Art Encounter Information

At Art Encounter, we believe that there are many ways to see, and that art can be a powerful vehicle to better understand ourselves and the world around us. We are a 42 year-old non-profit organization located in Evanston, Illinois dedicated to educating and empowering people of all ages and backgrounds through interactive encounters with visual art in public and private settings. Our programming areas include: Art Tours and Travel Programs, Community Outreach Programs , and the Mural Arts Program. Our unique approach to connecting art to people, and people to art promotes the the powerful purpose of art in our society, and creates community among its viewers.