Lisa Degliantoni
Using my life experience to make a difference for artists in my community. As the Founder and co-director of the nonprofit arts organization, Evanston Made, I work with a team to create programs and events that bring visibility and opportunity to the artists in Evanston, IL.



EVANSTON MADE
By far one of the most rewarding initiatives I have undertaken, my work as the Founder and Executive Director of Evanston Made has given me the opportunity to connect Evanston creatives with the public and build Evanston's art community.
Started as a artist studio tour in 2013, Evanston Made has grown into an initiative impacting hundreds of artists.
Noteworthy:
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Launch community arts initiative to create awareness and appreciation for Evanston’s creatives
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Cultivate community partners (civic & private) like Evanston Art Center, Evanston Arts Council , Backlot Coffee, City of Evanston
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Recruit a board of volunteers to focus on sustainability
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Obtain 501c3 status, photo of Founding Members INFO
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Transition to Membership model
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2019 Evanston Mayor's Award, middle photo
Check Evanston Made out:
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Website: evanstonmade.org
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Twitter: @EvanstonMade
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Facebook: @EvanstonMade
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Instagram: @evanston_made
Top photo, left to right; Jennifer Presant, Fran Joy, Joe Taylor, Heather Hancock. Photos by Chris Bradely.
Middle photo: Founding Members INFO
Bottom photo: Flyer on left created by Evanston Art Center, 2017