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.

(Paint Out & Member Mixer)

Painting Area: Noyes Street, Judge: Nina Weiss

8am – 12pm : Painting time

6pm-8pm: Award Ceremony: Sarah Kaiser Artist Studio, 927 Noyes St.,

7pm: Award Time