Art Encounter is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and connecting people of all ages and backgrounds through interactive engagement with visual art. All programming is built around the belief that meaningful encounters with original art can open a window to learning and help us better understand ourselves and the world around us.
We have three areas of programming:
Interactive art tours and exclusive visits to local artists’ studios, galleries, private collections, and special exhibitions in the Chicago area, plus domestic and international art travel. Programs are open to the public, and members of Art Encounter receive discounts and special access, as well as other benefits throughout the year.
Hands-on educational programs and creative art workshops for public school students, residents of assisted living facilities, and adults with disabilities throughout the Chicago area with fewer resources or access to arts engagement.
Our local public art initiative, bringing world-class murals to the Evanston area and beyond.
We welcome you to learn more about our upcoming programs for the public and more at artencounter.org
The cohesive thread between all our programs is the art encounter: an engaging, inclusive approach to learning rooted in the power of bringing people together through art.
Photo by Alyce Henson; artwork by Kelly Sinnapah Mary at the DePaul Art Museum
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Link to Register: https://www.artencounter.org/weekend-art-walk
Image Credit: Mural by artist Max Sansing in Downtown Evanston
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