The Evanston Art Center’s Annual Winter Arts + Crafts Expo features original, handmade arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans. We feature original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. This month-long event attracts visitors all over the Midwest region. Important Dates: Application Deadline: October 7. General Shopping: Nov 23- Dec 20, 9 am-6 pm, Mondays – Thursdays; 9 am -5 pm, Fridays; 9 am - 4 pm Saturdays - Sundays (closed Thanksgiving). Inventory Drop-off: Nov. 14, 15, and 16. Inventory Pick-up: Dec 21, 22, and 23. Jewelry, ceramics, wood, glass, metal, fiber, leather, wearable textile accessories, mixed media, small 3-D sculpture, and small 2-D works including printmaking, photography, and painting (must be ready to hang). Beautifully crafted ornaments or menorahs are deemed acceptable as long as the artistic quality is very high. Not To Be Included: Commercially oriented or mass-produced holiday items. Please note: All work must be original and made by the artist within the last few years. Commercial items will not be accepted. The Expo Committee reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work not consistent with these guidelines.
