Evanston Plein Air Festival
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Sat, Jul 11 – Sun, Jul 19, 2026
1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Art meets nature and architecture during Evanston Made's Plein Air Festival. Experience this citywide art festival with painting demonstrations, parties and an art market.
Evanston Made presents the fifth annual Plein Air Festival, July 11-19. This citywide summer arts festival invites the community to plein air art events hosted in every neighborhood, accessible and free for all! Artists are invited to paint in the Plein Air style, all over Evanston, capturing the area's beautiful natural and built environment and favorite landmarks.
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