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Open Studio Project, based in Evanston, Illinois, has been serving the Chicagoland community for more than 30 years. OSP is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to providing award-winning arts programming in a safe, welcoming atmosphere.

We believe that creating art is a powerful tool for personal growth and well-being. OSP offers a variety of classes, workshops, and programs for adults and children of all ages and abilities. Our programming is designed to foster confidence, foster creativity, and strengthen social-emotional learning in a welcoming and supportive environment.

At Open Studio Project, we invite you to reconnect with your own creativity and share the joy of making art with others. We believe that art can be a powerful way to connect with ourselves and our community. Our experienced staff and instructors are dedicated to helping you make the most of your experience here. Join us and discover the transformative power of art!

Visual Arts

Painting

Art & Crafts

Drawing/Sketching

Pottery

Affordable

Plunge into the magical world of dragons, fairies, castles and more. Campers will have the opportunity to create magnificent art such as designing their own crests, shields, pet dragon making, castle building and portraits of mythical creatures.

Fantasy Quest 6-12 year old camps

Our highly visual and tactile children’s programming is a highlight of our studio. Whether it is creating paintings on our colorful walls, crafting miniature forest scenes, attending our highly rated summer camps, or just exploring art for the first time, kids absolutely love these  classes. But don’t just take our word for it – explore our options below and find out why families can’t stop coming back.

Art Programming for Children and Their Parents

Explore the world of pirates as we sail the depths of art making. Campers will be invited to explore maps, ships, hidden treasures, sea monsters and mermaids using clay, paint and a rich variety of mediums to complete our adventures.

Ahoy Matey

Coed

Preschool

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Tweens

Open Studio Project

a welcoming, healthy setting that is ideal for learning and creating art! the highest praise.

Stephen R

a supportive setting that offers a secure setting for using the power of art to explore your inner landscape. fantastic individuals. Here, magic happens. And along the process, you realize that you already possess all of that magic. I heartily endorse it for excellent self-care and, of course, for enjoyable play.