Opportunities for Artists
JOIN ARTIST Critique Group: A Monthly Series for Practicing Artists
Develop your ideas through in-depth group discussion of your work and the work of the other artists, led by Art Encounter’s Artistic Director and co-founder, Joanna Pinsky. This series covers exhibition opportunities, presentation of work, gallery information, discussion of current art controversies, and interesting art journal readings. Critique Series participants have free access to all Art Encounter Weekend Art Walks. All mediums and skill levels welcome.
View dates and information for our current season here.
APPLY TO BECOME A TEACHING ARTIST
Art Encounter teaching artists facilitate programs in schools, senior homes, community centers, and for the general public. All teaching artists are trained in our signature approach to discussing art by Art Encounter's Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Joanna Pinsky.
We are currently accepting applications for new teaching artists. If you are interested in applying, please click here.
Open Your Studio: Host a Tour
Are you a professional artist looking to share your work and studio space with the community? Art Encounter brings tour groups to studios for in-depth discussions. Email us to learn more or let us know if you are interested, or visit our Art Tours page to learn more about the programs we offer in artist studios.
WORK WITH OUR MURAL PROGRAM
Our mural program, founded in 2017, pairs professional artists with community members and youth to create large-scale public works of art that transform and uplift our home town of Evanston for years to come.
If you are an artist interested in working with our mural program, please complete this Artist Interest Form. Visit our mural page for more information.