Evanston Made presents the Second Annual Plein Air Festival: July 9-16, 2023.

Plein Air Painters will descend on the city to compete for Best in Show. The juried invitational will be judged by Plein Air Painter, Nancie King Mertz.

Artists are invited to paint in the Plein Air style, all over Evanston, capturing the beauty of Evanston’s natural environment, favorite landmarks and built environment.

The festival’s grand finale on Sunday, July 16,  is an exhibit of one piece from each artist submitted for judging for a total of 8 prizes; Best of Show, Second, Third, 4 Honorable mentions and Festival Favorite.

RSVP here and join us to vote Festival Favorite.

The July 16th exhibit and judging is complemented by an open air art exhibit of the participating artists’ additional work for sale.

See plein air paintings by artist Mark Cleveland at Evanston POUR, 528 Dempster St., June 26 – July 31.

Opening reception and party Sunday, July 9, 6-9p. Click here to RSVP.

Monday, July 10

Painting Area: Greenwood Street Beach, Judge: Mark Cleveland

Painting time: 8am – 12pm

Award Ceremony: The Graduate Hotel, 1625 Hinman Ave., 5-6p

Award Time: 5:30pm

Tuesday, July 11

Painting Area: Downtown Evanston, Judge: Nina Weiss

Painting time: 12 – 5pm

Award Ceremony: The Alley Gallery, 1712 Rear 2, Sherman Ave., 5-6p

Award Time: 5:30pm

Wednesday, July 12

Painting Area: Lighthouse, Judge: Maria Delton

Painting time: 9 – 11am

Award Ceremony: Soul & Smoke Patio, 1601 Payne St. 5-6p.

Award Time: 5:30pm

Thursday, July 13

Painting Area: Central Street by Independence Park, Judge: Mark Cleveland

Painting time: 11am – 3pm

Awards Ceremony: DiSalvo’s Pizza, 1945 Central St., 3-4p.

Award Time: 3:30pm

Friday, July 14

Painting Area: Main Dempster Mile, Judge: Sarah Kaiser-Amaral

Painting time: 12-5pm

Award Ceremony: Plein Air Festival Block Party in Train Station Alley, 600 Main St., 5-6p

Award Time: 5:30pm

Best of Show Award Ceremony, Art Exhibit & Festival

Sunday, July 16

12-4p –  Evanston Plein Air Festival Award Ceremony and Art Sale in Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston.

Click here to RSVP and join us to vote for Festival Favorite.

Date : July 9, 2023 - July 16, 2023

Location : Various Location

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