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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


“Purple Hearts Mural,” by artist Ryan Tova Katz, was painted across from Foster Station in 2020.

Local artist reflects on expansion of CTA murals

October 24, 2024

When local artist Ryan Tova Katz’s husband told her to quit her three jobs and donate a large-scale mural to a local building, she called the idea “insane.” Today, she remembers it as the project...

A person paints a bright, floral mural on a brick wall.

Evanston Mural Arts Program continues to bring art to Evanston streets

April 3, 2024

When Lea Pinsky and Dustin Harris moved back to Evanston from Chicago in 2012, they were eager to spread public art in their hometown.  The married couple had been painting murals together in Chicago...

A mural appears on the side of a brick building.

Captured: Evanston’s murals splash color on city streets

November 14, 2022

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You...

Max Sansing is cutting a red ribbon standing in front of his mural that depicts two faces looking out at a grayish blue sky. Two people stand on each side of Max Sansing holding the red ribbon.

Evanston Mural Arts Program paints the town, unveiling two new murals

September 21, 2022

The Evanston Mural Arts Program has unveiled two new murals. Situated at the new senior living development Trulee Evanston, a mural by Molly Zakrajsek depicts an abstract night garden and another work...

Evanston Mural Arts Program uplifts community through art

August 3, 2022

Launched in 2017, the Evanston Mural Arts Program aims to make art available to everyone. The program partners with community organizations, schools and businesses to transform walls into works of art....

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