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.

Plein Air Festival Grand Finale

Join us for an afternoon of art, awards and an Outdoor Art Market where artists will sell their work "off the easel". Enjoy food and drink vendors and family-friendly activities hosted by Downtown Evanston and festival partners. Free for all to attend.

Plein Air Festival competing artists will submit one work for judging.

12pm-3pm: View submitted art and vote Festival Favorite

3:30pm: Festival Award Ceremony

12pm-4pm: Art Market with Artists on Site

Hosted at Rotary International, Downtown Evanston, 1560 Sherman Ave., RSVP here