First Saturday Evanston Art Events

First Saturdays Evanston are a citywide arts Initiative, inviting everyone to explore and experience Evanston's thriving art scene. Evanston Made invites arts patrons to “design an art-filled day” using the list of events and a Google Map at here.

Hosted on the First Saturday of each month, Evanston Made, a nonprofit arts organization based in Evanston, IL, collaborates with artists, arts organizations and business owners to showcase Evanston’s Creative Community. Join the celebration and host an Art Event and we’ll promote! Click here to fill out the host form.

Artist-run, this monthly event is entering its fourth year, and includes Open Studio Tours, Pop Up Exhibits, Artists Talks, Art on Exhibit and more. One highlight is the partnership between Evanston businesses and the artists, where businesses display art in windows and walls.

SAVE the DATES • First Saturdays in 2024

January 6, February 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7

Host or Publisher Evanston Made