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Evanston boasts one of the largest and most diverse arts communities in the state. The arts are celebrated often, and there are abundant opportunities to get involved in the arts here in Evanston...
Please visit www.evanstonartsbuzz.com for the buzz about what’s happening in Evanston’s vibrant art scene!
The City of Evanston's Cultural Arts Division staff manages two of the City's most popularsummer festivals: the Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival and the Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival, as well as the free Starlight Concert Series held at various parks every summer. Several summer arts camps for youth and teens are held at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center and at local schools.
Each winter the Mayor's Award for the Arts are announced. The latest winners are Margherita Andreotti and Shorefront (recognized for service in 2008). In addition, the Evanston Arts Council’s Arts & Business Committee named Romano Brothers & Co. in Evanston as the recipient of its annual Leadership Award.
Link to Cultural Fund Grant Program
The City of Evanston's Cultural Arts Division also provides opportunities for people to participate in cultural arts activities throughout the community. Staff in this division manages 
the Noyes Cultural ArtsCenter which serves the community by providing low cost studio, rehearsal, office and performance space to Evanston and area professional artists and arts organizations.
If you are interested in performing at a City of Evanston summer concert or festival next year, please send your demo to the address listed below.
Cultural Arts Division, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201
847.448.8260
culturalarts@cityofevanston.org
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