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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


The grant will help support instructors and keep the class free, according to Piven Artistic Director Jennifer Green.

Piven Theatre named NEA grant recipient for supporting artists with developmental disabilities

February 8, 2024

Kevin D’Ambrosio has worked as a stage and voice actor for more than two decades, but he said he’s rarely seen projects like the Piven Empowerment through Enrichment Program. “As a person with...

The Evanston Arts Center building with an illustrated background featuring multicolored pops and art supplies.

Evanston Arts Council releases 2022 Cultural Fund Grant recipients

June 27, 2022

The Evanston Arts Council will fund 20 local artists, art organizations and community art groups, awarding $70,000 in grants.  The Cultural Fund Grant recipients range from Claudia Renteria, who works...

Evanston Public Library is hosting a community-wide reading program this year called “The Big Read,” which focuses on engaging Latinos in the city. Evanston received $15,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to help fund the program.

Evanston library debuts reading program aimed at increasing opportunities for Latino community

September 22, 2015

Evanston Public Library launched a community-wide reading program Sept. 19 to engage the city’s Latino community. More than 100 people attended two events over the weekend put on by the library as...

After receiving a $100,000 grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Block Museum will open an exhibit in January 2016 focused on cellist and artist Charlotte Moorman. This is the first time the museum has received a grant from the foundation.

Block Museum receives $100,000 grant, prepares Charlotte Moorman exhibition

January 5, 2015

The Block Museum of Art has received a $100,000 grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Block Museum director Lisa Corrin said the Warhol grant will fund an exhibition the Block...

Task force meets to move forward with downtown Evanston arts center

Task force meets to move forward with downtown Evanston arts center

February 7, 2014

The Downtown Performing Arts Task Force started its search and evaluation Thursday night of possible locations for an arts center. The group, which will explore the feasibility of a downtown arts center,...

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