Shout out to artists/dancers/musicians/businesses
Sat, 3/07/10 – 18:52 | Comments Off

We are very excited to be working on Art on Harrison, our annual fall art show, which will be taking place September 10-11th, 2010.  This year’s theme is “Celebrate the Arts in the Oak Park …

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1. Businesses / Galleries

Descriptions of the businesses, galleries, and restaurants you’ll find in the arts district.

2. Street Events

We have many district-wide events – Art Festivals, Third Friday Gallery Walks, Celebrations and Retreats!

3. What's Going On

Many of our member galleries and business have exhibitions, events, and classes throughout the year.

4. In the News

Read what the press has to say about the Oak Park Arts District and our members.

5. Announcements

Public announcements and notices from our individual members and/or association.

5. Announcements »

RIDGE ART TO CLOSE PHYSICAL GALLERY
Sat, 24/07/10 – 15:03 | Comments Off

A note from Ridge Art:

Our lease is up at the end of August and after much going-back-and-forth we have decided to close our physical gallery and go strictly on-line. We’ve been open at 21 Harrison Street in the Oak Park Arts District outside of Chicago for 12 years and have many terrific and loyal clients. However, it is time to ease up on the physical work that a gallery requires. Most of our client base is no longer local but extends throughout most of the country and even into Europe and Latin America thanks to the internet. Closing our space will free us up to travel more, particularly in Asia and Latin America.

We will be doing shows locally and elsewhere from time to time. In fact, we are doing a show of vintage metal from Haiti at Gallery Pink, 149 Harrison Street, September 10th  through October 30th and we will be part of a group show at the same space during the holiday season.

For our many on-line clients nothing will change. Our toll-free number will remain the same. We will actually be expanding our on-line merchandise as we add pieces to the site that were previously only available in the gallery. We will miss chatting about art and politics with our local clients but we will continue to do our monthly e-letter and we encourage folks to reply. An on-line conversation would be fun. (I guess that’s what a blog is.) We will keep everyone informed about shows we are doing and the new pieces that we will be adding to our collection. We encourage everyone to stay in touch via email (ridgeart@comcast.net) and call us when you are in the Oak Park, Illinois area and you want a private showing

Thanks to everyone who made our presence in the Arts District such fun!

Third Friday Gallery Walk - July 16, 2010
Wed, 14/07/10 – 20:21 | Comments Off

This is a night when most of the galleries are open late.   Dinner, drinks, gallery walk?  Sounds like a nice Friday evening!
Below is a sampling of what you can expect:
Val’s Halla Records
239 W. Harrison Street
It’s …

Photography at the Kids Summer Art Camps!
Sun, 11/07/10 – 18:45 | Comments Off

KIDS SUMMER ART CAMPS
Photography 101 (ages 12 and up)
Tuesdays & Saturdays 9-11 AM
July 20, 24, 27 & 31st
Learn how to create beautiful art and self expression through photography.  In this class, you will learn the …

Creative Changes Studio - events for July/August
Sun, 11/07/10 – 17:29 | Comments Off

JULY

12   Process Painting Group begins
14   Process Painting Group begins
16   Third Friday Personal Victory Celebration
20   Kid’s Art Camp (OPAD Event)
Photography 101 - July 20, 24, 27 & 31
21   See Holistic Cycles  every Wednesday
at the Oak Park …

BEAD in HAND - July events
Wed, 7/07/10 – 22:09 | Comments Off

JULY 16 – 26 DAKOTA STONES TRUNK SHOW
We’re hosting a trunk show of semi-precious beads with the same vendor who supplies our Stone of the Month selections.  This week-and-a-half long show promises to offer unique …

Seeking studio partner….
Sat, 3/07/10 – 19:42 | Comments Off

Calypso Moon Studio is looking for a studio partner to share the space, rent, and energy of Calypso Moon Studio, 331 B Harrison St. Your share of the rent would be $300. For that you …

Third Friday Gallery Walk - June 18th
Fri, 18/06/10 – 14:50 | Comments Off

This is a night when most of the galleries are open late.   It’s the perfect time to have a nice dinner and then walk along Harrison Street to see what’s new.
Below is a preview…
Art Camp …

Garden Spirits - June 26th
Thu, 10/06/10 – 20:11 | Comments Off
Garden Spirits - June 26th

Ridge Art has been invited to do an installation of Haitian metal sculpture in a garden that will be highlighted during the 2010 Garden Walk in Oak Park and River Forest. We will …

June calendar for Creative Changes, 140 Harrison Street
Mon, 7/06/10 – 17:07 | Comments Off

JUNE

3 Barbara Roman (Featured Guest)
Relationship Marketing

5 Bike Class-Wheel Building

8 Bike Class-Rim & Disc Brakes

12 Bike Class-Derailleurs, Chains & Cables

15 Bike Class
Bottom Bracket Facing & Overhaul

18 Third Friday Personal Victory
Celebration (share stories & pot luck)

22 Bike …

June classes at Bead in Hand, 145 Harrison
Mon, 7/06/10 – 17:00 | Comments Off
June classes at Bead in Hand, 145 Harrison

Tuesday, June 8, Bead Crochet Rope. With a steel crochet hook, nylon cord and beads, create a flexible rope that makes a great bracelet or necklace, especially when paired with a handcrafted bead. You do …

June schedule for the Buzz Cafe
Mon, 7/06/10 – 16:48 | Comments Off

Buzz Cafe, 905 S. Lombard Ave.,  708-524-2899

Tuesday, 1st
6am
Bible Study, all are welcome

Wednesday, 2nd
7-9pm
Oak Park PALs
a peace group that works to inform the
community by showing documentaries and hosting speakers.

Thursday, 3rd
7-8:30pm
Mind Tango—join the newest …