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2018 Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

November 17, 2018 - December 22, 2018

2018 Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

November 17, 2018 - December 22, 2018

Saturday November 17, 2018

The Evanston Art Center’s Winter Arts & Crafts Expo is one of the largest and most celebrated craft shows in the Chicago area. The 16th annual Expo features original arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans, featuring works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed-media, and more. To view and purchase original artwork and merchandise from Arts of Life, visit the Evanston Art Center. 1717 Central Street, Evanston November 17 – December 22 Monday – Friday, 9am–9pm Saturday & Sunday, 9am-4pm This all ages event is free and open to the public.
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Past Events

Landscapes Through The Seasons Evanston November 9, 2018
Join us to celebrate Chris Viau’s first solo exhibition! The exhibit, Landscapes Through The Seasons, will feature Viau’s signature chalk…
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10th Annual Charitable Chili Cook Off Chicago November 3, 2018
Join us in celebrating 10 years of heartburn with celebrity guests Doug Sohn (aka Hot Doug), David Eigenberg (of Sex…
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2018 Chicago Studio Award Show Chicago October 19, 2018
Join us for our annual celebration of the artists working at the Arts of Life Chicago studio. Each artist will…
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1:26 The Art of Epilepsy Chicago Hidden Truths Project Chicago October 14, 2018
Congratulations Amanda Gantner and Ted Gram-Boarini who were selected to exhibit artwork at 1:26 The Art of Epilepsy! This event…
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North Shore Studio Sale Glenview October 12, 2018
Join us for our annual North Shore Studio Sale! Tons of original artwork to choose from—up to 90% off! Live…
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The Other Art Fair Chicago September 27, 2018
The Other Art Fair (TOAF) is the leading artist fair to discover and buy art direct from the very best…
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The Beasts Chicago August 31, 2018
August 31, 2018 – October 12, 2018 The title of this exhibition is borrowed from the great American writer and…
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Humanity and Innocence Glenview August 10, 2018
Humanity and Innocence | 8.10.18 – 10.5.18 Amanda Gantner – Nate Otto – Joyce Polance – Andrew Sloan – Anne…
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