Exhibitions

23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

Nov 22, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
1717 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo. The Winter Arts & Crafts Expo will be held in our Main Floor Gallery from November 21 – December 20, 2025.

The Winter Arts & Crafts Expo includes original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. All proceeds from the Expo will benefit the ongoing exhibition, education, and outreach programs at the Art Center. The Winter Expo is also the perfect opportunity for families to shop for everyone on their holiday gift list.

9am-6pm Monday – Thursday, 9am-5pm Friday, 9am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays (closed Thanksgiving)

The Winter Arts & Crafts Expo includes original handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. All proceeds from the Expo will benefit the ongoing exhibition, education, and outreach programs at the Art Center. The Winter Expo is also the perfect opportunity for families to shop for everyone on their holiday gift list.


General Shopping – November 22nd – December 20th, 2025, 9am-6pm Monday – Thursday, 9am-5pm

Friday, 9am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays (closed Thanksgiving)


Preview Party – November 21st, 6-9pm Shop before the general public!

Tickets are $40 for early registration and $50 at the door


Silent Auction – November 21st – November 23rd, closes at 4pm

Featuring artworks donated by participating Expo artists


EAC Student Expo – December 7th – December 20th

Handcrafted items made by our very own Art Center students!


The Winter Expo is free and open to the general public from November 22nd – December 20th, 2025.


Evanston Art Center, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and expression of the arts among diverse audiences. The Art Center offers extensive and innovative instruction in broad areas of artistic endeavor through classes, exhibitions, interactive arts activities, and community outreach initiatives.


Evanston Art Center is located at 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL. Evanston Art Center Gallery Hours:

9am–6pm, Monday – Thursday; 9am–5pm Friday; and 9am–4pm, Saturday & Sunday. First and Second


Floor Gallery spaces are handicapped accessible. Limited free parking is available.

For more information please visit us online at www.evanstonartcenter.org or contact Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development & Exhibitions, at (847) 475-5300. Visit the Evanston Art Centeron Facebook: www.facebook.com/evanston.art, follow us on Twitter:

www.twitter.com/#!/evartcenter, or on Instagram: @EvanstonArtCenter.

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