Artist Critique Group:
A Monthly Series for Practicing Artists
When: Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 pm
Fall 2026 Series Dates: Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, 2026; Jan. 19, 2027
Where: Space 900, 816 Dempster St., Evanston
Member Price: $35 per session; $140 for full series of 5 sessions
Non-Member Price: $45 per session; $175 for full series of 5 sessions
Flexible pricing is available for anyone who inquires. Please email sarah@artencounter.org for our “pay what you can” registration form.
Are you looking for an opportunity to share and discuss your creative practice? Our monthly Artist Critique Group offers a positive and productive space to develop your ideas through in-depth conversations. Bring your complete or in-progress work and join our supportive artist community. All mediums are welcome!
This series, led by Art Encounter Co-Founder and Artistic Director Joanna Pinsky, also covers exhibition opportunities and discussions of current happenings in the art world. Participants who sign up for the full five-session series have free access to all of Art Encounter's Weekend Art Walks.
Visit our Opportunities for Artists page to learn more about other ways that Art Encounter engages with artists.
TRANSFORMATIONS 2026
An Art Encounter Critique Group Exhibition
September 12 – October 26, 2026
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, First Floor Gallery
927 Noyes St, Evanston, IL
Open Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 am–9:30 pm | Sat 9:00 am–6:30 pm | Sun 10:30 am–4:30 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 27, 2026, 2:00–4:00 pm
Join us at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center for a special exhibition of work by participants from our monthly critique. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists at a special reception on Saturday, September 27.