D65 Art Exhibition

D65 Art Exhibition is on May 18, 2024 that will feature15 district 65 schools, showcasing their visual & media arts for one day in the parking lot at 727 Main St. This event is the only student art showcase that the Evanston community and family members will be able to see in one location on one day. The event features hands on art making, visual  & media arts in the parking lot and student videos being on display in the Open Studio Project studio space as well as  food vendors. It is an event that is cherished by the students as they are proud to express their creativity in a era where so many arts programs have been cut. 

This year Yea! has been put on pause as we navigate the future with the potential merge with Open Studio Project. With this potential change the Yea! board agreed that is was okay for OSP to sponsor and run this event with the district 65 schools. It is unfortunate not to have all schools participate but the amount of fundraising and logistics to run the event at Raymond park was a bit overwhelming. Having a smaller event and having it right in our own backyard was the logical move for this year. With the Main St construction project it also will bring our community together to support our local merchants who are feeling the strain of the construction.

We are hoping that Yea! and OSP will merge in 2024 and that we can bring Yea! back to Raymond Park in 2025!