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03.27.08: Open Studio on WBEZ's Eight Forty Eight:
"For some time, people have created art as a way to relieve stress and explore their feelings and subconscious. It’s not usually meant for public consumption. But this month an exhibit of works made for art therapy goes on display for all to see. Evanston’s Open Studio Project is designed to provide a glimpse into the artists, but also into ourselves. Eight Forty-Eight contributor Jennifer Brandel has the story." Read and listen »
Workshop: Embracing Change
Saturday, April 12, 1-3pm
A fun and safe 2 hour workshop. Join a community of women for an afternoon of information, sharing, writing and art making design in support of self exploration.
Call 847-475-0390 or 847.864.3153 to register or for more information.
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All Under One Roof
Opening Friday, March 21, 2008 from 6-9pm
(runs through April 18, 2008)
Free event, donations accepted
Call 847-475-0390 for additional viewing hours
An exhibit of work by tenant artists living independently in permanent supportive housing
All Under One Roof is an exhibit of art and creative writing by tenant-artists who participate in the art therapy program at Mercy Housing Lakefront (MHL). The exhibit is a celebration of the diverse community of MHL's tenants, their talents and how creating art in a permanent supportive housing program enriches their lives and the communities they live in.
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WORKSHOP
One-Day Workshop for Adults
Sunday, April 6th, 1-4 pm
$65 for non-members, $55 for members
Class limited to 10
Call 847-475-0390 to sign up
Open Studio Project wins 2007 Mayor's award for the arts.
Each year, the Mayor's Award is given to one Evanston artist and one Evanston arts organization for their contributions to the community through excellence in the arts. Recipients are selected from nominations from the public at large.
Left: Mayor Lorraine Morton congratulates Operations Director Ted Harris and Advisory Board Member Ellen Glassmeyer of the Open Studio Project as they hold their prize, a print by Elizabeth Ockwell, an artist at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
Evanstonnow.com: Excerpted from an article by Bill Smith on Fri, 02/16/2007
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