Evergood exhibited at the Victorian Artists Society, and the Royal Art Society of New South Wales, Sydney, before leaving for the United States in 1898 together with fellow-artist Frank (Francis) McComas. He worked for the Hearst newspapers in San Francisco before moving on to New York City, where he exhibited and was subsequently invited to be a member of both the Salamgundi and Lotos Clubs.
Evergood exhibited his work at prominent art societies in Australia before traveling to the United States in 1898 with fellow artist Frank McComas. He worked for Hearst newspapers in San Francisco, then moved on to New York City where he was invited to join prestigious art clubs.