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A Leadership Award is presented annually by the Evanston Arts Council's Arts & Business Committee in recognition of the support of a business for the cultural arts in Evanston. The deadline for nominations is Wed., Jan. 20. Please help us celebrate a business that was supportive of the arts in 2009!
Leadership Award nomination form (Word file)
Each winter the Mayor's Award for the Arts are announced. The latest winners are Margherita Andreotti and Shorefront (recognized for service in 2008). In addition, the Evanston Arts Council’s Arts & Business Committee named Romano Brothers & Co. in Evanston as the recipient of its annual Leadership Award.
Evanston boasts one of the largest and most diverse arts communities in the state. The arts are celebrated often, and there are abundant opportunities to get involved in the arts here in Evanston...
Please visit www.evanstonartsbuzz.com for the buzz about what’s happening in Evanston’s vibrant art scene!
The City of Evanston's Cultural Arts Division also provides opportunities for people to participate in cultural arts activities throughout the community. Staff in this division managesthe Noyes Cultural Arts Center which serves the community by providing low cost studio, rehearsal, office and performance space to Evanston and area professional artists and arts organizations.
Link to Cultural Fund Grant Program
The City of Evanston's Cultural Arts Division staff manages two of the City's mostpopularsummer festivals: the Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival and the EvanstonEthnic Arts Festival, as well as the free Starlight Concert Series held at various parks every summer. Several summer arts camps for youth and teens are held at the NoyesCultural Arts Center and at local schools.
If you are interested in performing at a City of Evanston summer concert or festival next year, please send your demo to:
Cultural Arts Division, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201
For more information, please contact staff at 847.448.8260 or culturalarts@cityofevanston.org
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