Evanston Plein Air Festival

Evanston Made presents the 3rd Annual Evanston Plein Air Festival. This citywide summer arts festival invites the community to plein air art events and competitions hosted in every neighborhood, accessible and free for all!

Watch competing artists paint in the Plein Air style, capturing the beauty of Evanston’s natural and built environment and favorite landmarks.

Call for Artists – Registration form

Artist Prospectus – Here

2pm-3pm: Artist Orientation

Schedule:

Paint Outs are "quick paint" competitions for competing plein air painters! Watch painters work during the painting time. Join us for award ceremonies at the end of the day. See below for times and locations across Evanston, free to attend, RSVP here.

Painting Area: Arrington Pond, Judges: Matt Puchalski and Katherine Gotsick

8am – 12pm: Painting Time

5pm-6pm: Award Ceremony: CoCo Design & Build, 602 Dempster St.,

5:30pm: Award Time

6pm-8pm: After Party: Artist Reception for Mark Cleveland and Nina Weiss, Plein Air Exhibit, POUR Evanston, 528 Dempster St.,

6pm-8pm: Plein Air Judges Exhibit Opening Party

The exhibit includes examples of plein air and studio work from our judges;  award winning artists and educators Nina Weiss and Tom Trausch joined by Festival Founder Mark Cleveland. POUR, 528 Dempster St., RSVP here.