ARTOPIA
One Nite Only!: A benefit for Open Studio Project
Join us to celebrate 25 years of Open Studio Project in Evanston, and support our newest program, YEA! (Young Evanston Artists). The city’s beloved community youth arts festival is now a member of the Open Studio Project family, and we’re excited to share our vision for its future with you.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
6:30 - 10 PM
SPACE Evanston
1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Cover Charge:
General Ticket: $85 (Live music, dinner buffet, and one drink ticket)
VIP Ticket: $175 (Live music, dinner buffet, one drink ticket, reserved VIP seating, backstage passes, and merch.
Featuring a dinner buffet and live music performances by
WIDEMOUTH & NO REGRETS
Honoring Hope Washinushi with the Don Seiden Award
Headliner
NO REGRETS
No Regrets is a soulful local band with some serious chops. They’ve been performing together for 8 years, bringing their signature brand of rock to covers from the ‘70’s, ‘80’s, and ‘90’s. You’ve seen them at Main Street Art Fair, Pumpkin Fest in Highwood, and numerous other gatherings to support the causes and communities they believe in. Wherever they play, the vibe is lively and nostalgic, with (you guessed it) no regrets.
Opening Band
WIDEMOUTH
Mak and Jamie have been making music since the summer of 2023. Jamie responded to a flier that Mak put up in a Northwestern building which said something like "Looking for Bandmates that like Big Thief," and Jamie likes Big Thief. Their voices and brains seem to just fit; they write the songs together, about each other, their friends, whatever feels important. Lily (drums) joined in about six months later, in December—she responded to the same flier that netted Jamie. Levi (bass) responded in February to a different flier, but a flier nonetheless. They are based out of Chicago, and have been playing shows around Chicago, and are having a lot of fun, and are hoping to keep it going.
Don Seiden Award
HOPE WASHINUSHI
Hope Washinushi is a dedicated artist with a clear passion for fostering creativity in her community. Hope took on the leadership of YEA! in 2018 and breathed new life into an established youth art event, transforming YEA! Fest into a vital and interactive community happening. Revamped with family-friendly activities, hands-on art-making opportunities, and food trucks, the annual event has engaged a wider audience and brought fresh energy to Raymond Park. Combining forces with Open Studio Project, Hope’s vision for YEA! extends beyond the festival to new collaborations, expanded school partnerships, and increased support for young Evanston artists.