main-dempster mile shopping guide: art & Culture

Women-Owned

I’m a painter, a maker, a gallery owner, mom, and sometimes I teach art to people who think they are not artistic​.

1310-A Chicago Ave

amanda@amandaevanston.com

SHOP ONLINE

Women-Owned

Art made by means of creative reuse and community partnerships, coupled with environmental consciousness & social responsibility.

609 South Blvd

847-868-8425

info@artmakersoutpost.com

• PURCHASE AT-HOME ART KITS
• CLICK FOR GIFT CARDS
• CONTRIBUTE TO THE AMO SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Women-Owned

A carefully curated, diverse selection of new titles and classics for youthful readers of all ages

506 Main St

847-701-5707

info@bookedevanston.com

• SHOP FEATURED TITLES DIRECT
• SHOP BOOKSHOP FOR THOUSANDS OF TITLES
• SHOP AUDIOBOOKS FROM LIBRO
• CLICK FOR GIFT CARDS
• DONATE TO BOOKED's GOFUNDME

Hard-to-find magazines and books for all ages and tastes

860 Chicago Ave

(847) 425-8900

Women-Owned

Independent plant shop and art gallery

704 Chicago Ave

847-418-1289

connect@cultivateurbanrainforest.com

Artwork for sale in-store only

Featuring small-batch, limited-edition items and classic Space designs. Simply select a category below to browse items and pre-packaged bundles perfect for gift-giving.

1245 Chicago Ave

847-492-8860

info@evanstonspace.com

• SHOP ONLINE
• CLICK FOR GIFT CARDS
• SPACE TO-GO CONCERTS: VIRTUAL EDITION
• "PERSONAL SPACE" PRIVATE CONCERTS
• DONATE TO THE SUPPORT SPACE STAFF FUND

Browse handmade items made by Evanston artists and makers

1100 Florence Ave

847-544-8205

info@evanstonmade.org

• SHOP ONLINE
• MEMBERSHIP GIFT CARDS

Helping musicians of all skill levels to find the perfect guitar, bass, mandolin, or amplifier, and to repair and maintain their beloved gear

709 Main St

(847) 475-0855

guitarworksltd@aol.com

• SHOP ONLINE
• CLICK FOR GIFT CARDS
• DONATE TO SUPPORT GUITAR WORKS' STAFF

Providing a welcoming environment to create art for personal growth, social-emotional intelligence, and community well-being

903 Sherman Ave

847-475-0390

info@openstudioproject.org

Online and limited capacity in-person classes added frequently. Check current offerings at https://www.openstudioproject.org/programs/

High quality woodwind instruments and repair

822 Custer St

(847) 869-7049
contact@pmwoodwind.com

Please call ahead to make an appointment.

• SHOP ONLINE

The Pot Shop is both a studio and a gallery. The studio space has 19 wheels and 2 kilns for classes. The gallery features the pottery of Dominic Mosca.

1224 Chicago Ave

(847) 864-7778

SHOP ONLINE

A performance based music school, giving people of all ages the opportunity to ROCK, onstage and in life

1311 Sherman Pl

(847) 864-7625

In-person classes available with masks and other restrictions. Call ahead to find out requirements

Email evanston@schoolofrock.com for Gift Cards and free online trial lessons

Squeezebox is a boutique style, thematically based used book and music store

743 Main St

{847} 943-9309

tim@squeezeboxbooks.com

• SHOP ONLINE 
• CLICK FOR GIFT CARDS

Women-Owned

Conservation/Restoration of Fine Art, Ornamental Frame Repair, Museum Quality Custom Framing, Purveyor of Fine Art and Antiquities

838 Custer St

(847) 866-9678

tremainart@gmail.com

• Original Artwork on sale in-store
• GIFT CERTIFICATES