art under glass event

The Arts & Business Committee of The Evanston Arts Council and EvMark present:

Please join us

for an

Opening Night Reception

Wednesday, June 17th

at 5:30 pm

708 Church Street lobby

and an evening

walk through the

several windows beautified

with our local Evanston artists.

Works of photography, sculpture, glass and painting will be displayed. Artists involved include Carlo Lo Cascio, David Gista, Lisa Harris, and Judy Koon from the Evanston Art Center; Wren Campbell, Ted Harris and Erin Mooney from Open Studio Project, and Lena Freireich and Doniece Malia-Wall.

"This project will enrich the experience of residents and visitors alike, and expose everyone to the great talent in our midst," said Carolyn Dellutri, EvMark's executive director.

e v a n s t o n a r t s b u z z . c o m

a guide to arts and cultural events in evanston

Calling All Volunteers!

Are you an art lover with time to spare? Then come out and volunteer for the City of Evanston at the 2009 LAKESHORE AND ETHNIC ARTS FESTIVALS!

Both festivals are located at the beautiful Dawes Park (at the intersection of Sheridan Rd. and Church St.) and house some of the best artwork that Evanston and Chicago have to offer. With a myriad of entertainment and food vendors, these events are sure to be fun and exciting!

Volunteer Positions Available are:

Lakeshore Arts Festival – August 1st and 2nd

FAMILY CRAFT TENT - working with children to create original craft pieces
SILENT AUCTION - loading in, setting up, watching bid sheet, and processing transactions
INFORMATION BOOTH - selling merch, folding shirts and answering questions
FLOATERS - walking around helping artists in their booths

Ethnic Arts Festival – July 18th and 19th

FAMILY ARTS ACTIVITY AREA - working with kids and crafts; HOSPITALITY - greeting artists and helping the load-in
INFORMATION BOOTH - selling merch, folding shirts, and answering questions
PARADE OF NATIONS - presenting the nations represented
FLOATERS - walking around to aid artist vendors with booth sitting and questions

PLUS, FOOD VOUCHERS AND A FREE T-SHIRT WILL BE PROVIDED!!!!

If interested please contact Lauren Echevarria by e-mail at lechevarria@cityofevanston.org OR by phone at (847)448-8260.

Thanks!

-L.A.U.R.E.N.

Get Your Art Fix This Weekend - Art Chicago and NEXT

Art invades the city this May 1st through 4th with Art Chicago 2009 and NEXT, the annual international fair of contemporary, modern, and emerging art. Enjoy the best of both art worlds with these two excellent events located at the beautiful Merchandise Mart. Art Chicago houses a unique variety of current and classical work in an array of mediums, with everything from modern installations to historic paintings. NEXT focuses on Chicago’s emerging art with “works from both commercial and non-commercial arts organizations--galleries, project spaces, art publications and key private contemporary collections from around the world.” Although the number of exhibitors is down this year, there is still plenty of excellent work to see. Browse through over 200 gallery mini exhibitions and enjoy all that Art Chicago and NEXT have to offer!

General Ticket Information

Tickets may be purchased onsite and will be available online.

Adults: $20 daily or $25 multi-day pass

Seniors, Students or Groups: $15 multi-day pass

Children 12 and under are free

The Merchandise Mart

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, 12th Floor

Chicago, IL 60654

General Show Hours:

Friday, May 1, 11am - 7pm

Saturday, May 2, 11am - 7pm

Sunday, May 3, 11am - 6pm

Monday, May 4, 11am - 4pm

For more information visit http://www.artchicago.com/ .

-L.A.U.R.E.N.