This local gathering place is dedicated to play, self-expression and enrichment. It hosts a variety of classes and workshops such as jewelry making, painting, drawing, infant massage and prenatal and mommy and me yoga. It also showcases local artists in its gallery and rents its space for private parties and events.
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art is a fine arts museum offering numerous types of visual and meaningful programming for the greater Chicago area. The museum offers numerous exhibitions and showings throughout the year and also holds all types of lectures, classes, programs, and workshops with artists and scholars from around the country. The museum has numerous collections and pieces, including contemporary art, sculptures, computer art, film and more.
Located on Noyes Street in Evanston, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center is a facility housing Evanston's Cultural Arts Division. The center features two fine arts galleries and a 190-seat theater. For information about upcoming performances and showings, visit the Noyes Cultural Arts Center website.
Bottle & Bottega in Evanston is one of several locations throughout the US. People of all skill levels can partake in artist-led courses at the studio or at a location of their choosing, and learn to "uncork" their creative side while enjoying good company and a good glass of wine. The studio also features a rotating selection of work by local artists and craftspeople for both viewing and purchase.
The Block Museum at Northwestern opened in 1974. It puts on several exhibitions each year from artists all around the world. It focuses on visual arts and artists. In addition to the museum, it organizes workshops and seminars and reaches an international audience through traveling shows. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
Perspective Group and Photography Gallery is an Evanston art gallery that specializes in fine art photography by a variety of artists. Perspective Group and Photography Gallery is a nonprofit, collective institution. For further inquiries, visit the website or call the number provided.
Serving this community since 1985, Image Gallery is the premier stop for custom framing. The sizes and price range are on a wide spectrum and all the work comes with a satisfaction guarantee. Customers can also buy frames and pieces of art, some of which are done by Image Gallery's owner, Raymond Chen. Passport pictures are available for $9.00.
Alley Gallery is a custom framing shop tucked in an alley between Sherman and Benson avenues. The shop offers hundred of styles of frames and custom mats along with fine art prints. Stop in with your treasures and let the friendly staff at Alley Gallery help you show off your prized pictures.
Founded by architect David Roberts, this design-build firm has served clients throughout the North Shore since 1982. The firm specializes in green building, working with residential clients and offering comprehensive planning, design and construction services for new homes, renovations and remodeling projects. Visit the website to view a portfolio of the firm's past projects.
Opened in 1979, As You Like It Hair Design and Gallery is a wonderful hair salon that offers skin care, nail care, waxing and massage therapy. The shop is nicely decorated with antiques and the space also serves as a gallery for local artists. Check out the web specials here.
