Opening Party! Evanston Paints Exhibit

Inspired by Herve Tullet's “Art of Play,” Evanston Paints are free, community art workshops that invite all of Evanston to paint and create in a fun, playful environment. The project opens Evanston residents to the importance and enjoyment of making art, and engages Evanston kids to express their creativity.

Art created in the workshops will be collected, organized and exhibited  at the Evanston Art Center in June 2024 in celebration of Evanston Made’s 10-year anniversary. 

Painting workshops

The workshops are based on the idea and directions from the book Herve Tullet “Art of Play.” There is an open space, well laid out, with all the materials necessary: paper, brushes, paint. Participants will be guided and instructed in each workshop, and accompanied by a playlist to accompany the art making to encourage movement.

Workshops for kids ages 5-10yo

Saturday, March 2

11 a.m. - 12 p.m

.Evanston Public Library - Main Branch

Children ages 5-10

Click here to register

Saturday, March 9

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Evanston Public Library - Main Branch

Children ages 5-10

Click here to register 

 All art created in workshops is collected, organized and exhibited. 

All Ages Workshops 

Saturday, April 13

2:30 - 4 p.m.

Robert Crown Community CenterAll ages

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Thursday, May 16, 4-8 p.m.

Location, TBD

Main Dempster Mile Arts & Craft Crawl

All art created in workshops is collected, organized and exhibited. 

Call for Volunteers

We are looking for artists to help make these events a success! Help lead workshops, painting events and more! Click here to fill out the volunteer form and we will be in touch!

Evanston Paints at Evanston Art Center, June 1-28

Participants and the public are invited to see the Evanston Paints art on  exhibit at the Evanston Art Center June 1-28, in celebration of Evanston Made’s impact on Evanston’s arts community over the last 10 years. 

Host or Publisher Evanston Made