Eden Juron Pearlman: Bringing the WPA Home to Illinois and Evanston

Sun Jan 12 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm UTC-06:00

Evanston Art Center | Evanston

Evanston Art Center
Publisher/HostEvanston Art Center
Eden Juron Pearlman:\u00a0Bringing the WPA Home to Illinois and Evanston
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This lecture will highlight the contributions of local and nationally recognized artists, showcasing examples of WPA art in our community.
About this Event

Eden Juron Pearlman (she/her/hers) is a seasoned consultant focusing on the not-for-profit sector. She has broad experience in executive leadership and nonprofit strategy and enjoys serving the not-for-profit community through fractional leadership and project management. Pearlman has worked extensively in the not-for-profit sector, including serving as Interim Executive Director at Meals on Wheels Northeastern, Illinois and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company. She was the longtime Executive Director of the Evanston History Center.
Eden Juron Pearlman’s interest in WPA art has led her to explore its rich history and influence in Illinois. Following her recent talk on the WPA murals at Haven School, she discovered the remarkable variety of WPA work throughout the state, including many significant pieces in Evanston. This lecture will highlight the contributions of both local figures and nationally recognized artists, showcasing some of the unique and enduring examples of WPA art in our community.


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Eden Juron Pearlman holds a Bachelor's degree in Art History from the University of Illinois, as well as a Master’s degree in History of Architecture and Art and a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies, from the University of Illinois, Chicago. She has been on the faculty of University of Illinois, Chicago, and Roosevelt University, teaching Introduction to Art History. She has published widely including entries in Women Building Chicago 1790-1990 and The Union League Club of Chicago Art Collection.

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Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, United States

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