Artists Applications Now Available for Evanston Arts Festivals
Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival -
March 18 artist application deadline
Artist applications are available for the 39th Annual Lakeshore Arts Festival which will take place August 6-7, 2011 at Dawes Park along Evanston's lakefront. Deadline for Lakeshore Arts Festival artist applications is March 18.
Since 1973, the City of Evanston has presented the annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival. The festival takes place the first weekend in August on Evanston's stunning, historic lakefront at Dawes Park, Sheridan Road at Church St.
The festival showcases live jazz and classical music, a silent art auction, and the popular Children's Craft Tent. The festival hosts a dozen restaurateurs serving a variety of culinary delights.
Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival -
April 25 artist application deadline
Artist applications are now available for the 26th annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival, which will take place on July 16-17, 2011. Deadline for Ethnic Arts Festival artist applications is April 25.
Each July, the Festival transforms the idyllic lakefront Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. at Church St., into a global village. Surrounded by the flags of more than 100 nations honoring the diversity of our planet, attendees experience the colors, sounds, and aromas of world cultures. Every continent is represented in song, dance, spoken word, visual arts and food.
There is live music, dance performances and art and craft work of juried artists. People can also learn the folkdance of a far-away country and explore the intriguing spices and seasonings of new ethnic foods.