Lea Pinsky discusses Shawn Bullen’s mural during a tour of Downtown Evanston’s EMAP murals

Downtown Evanston Mural Group Tour

Looking for a fun and engaging experience in Downtown Evanston? Let us take your group on an expertly-guided tour of large-scale public art by renowned muralists from around the country!

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Our annual fall walking tour of Art Encounter's Downtown Evanston murals is now available to book for group tours, on demand! Lea Pinsky, Art Encounter’s Executive Director and co-founder of our Evanston Mural Arts Program will lead your group on a 60-90 minute interactive walking tour of EMAP murals throughout Downtown Evanston, where you’ll see extraordinary works of public art by talented and prolific Chicago artists such as Ruben Aguirre, Shawn Bullen, Cheri Charlton, Anthony Lewellen, Max Sansing, Molly Z, Jeff Zimmermann, and more! Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the artists who brought each mural to life, and learn what it takes to make these murals happen—from the logistics of choosing and preparing a wall to the fascinating artistic process of creating and installing the final design! Please use the inquiry form above to learn more.