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.

9am-11am: Painting Demonstrations

See artists Mark Cleveland (oil), Claire Tarnaki (acrylic) and Maria Delton (watercolor) work in plein air. Fountain Square in Downtown Evanston, FREE