We have a quite a line up of creative activities for 2010, and can’t wait to share them with Oak Park residents and the surrounding community.
Read the full story »Descriptions of the businesses, galleries, and restaurants you’ll find in the arts district.
We have many district-wide events – Art Festivals, Third Friday Gallery Walks, Celebrations and Retreats!
Many of our member galleries and business have exhibitions, events, and classes throughout the year.
Read what the press has to say about the Oak Park Arts District and our members.
Public announcements and notices from our individual members and/or association.
By Scotti Cohn
It Happened In Chicago!
Today’s guest is Sallie Wolf, author of Peter’s Trucks, illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith (Albert Whitman, 1992) and Truck Stuck, illustrated by Andy Robert Davies (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2008). A resident of Oak Park, Illinois, Sallie is also an award-winning artist whose work has been displayed at dozens of art shows and exhibitions. Her newest book, The Robin Makes a Laughing Sound: A Bird’s Journal (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2010) is a book of bird poetry illustrated by images from her sketchbooks, with pages designed by Micah Bornstein. Read More.
For the holiday ritual that drove people out of town, Longfellow moms and a whole bunch of helper elves put together a neighborhood fundraiser. See more of the article in the Wednesday Journal by Matthew Wilson.
The new addition to Dancing Krow Studio, the Third Friday Gallery (43 Harrison), looking for new artists to join us in showing their work during the January and all future Third Fridays. If you are interested in being seen, …
Check out how busy the Buzz is in December - from Bible study to Mind Tango, Farmer’s Market Band to Ella Gill acoustic guitar.
Amy Pappageorge from Musikgarten (344 Harrison) is featured in this Oak Leaves article.
Wonderwall’s Harrison Street Ukulele Players pay homage to George Harrison on the 8th anniversary of his passing with songs written and performed by George Harrison as a Beatle and in his solo career. Free event at Eastgate Café from 6-8 PM.
Submit your ukulele artwork to Wonderwall’s 2nd annual juried art show. Deadline is 4/25. Photo: Yellow Submarine George Harrison Playing Ukulele by Jeff Elbel from the 2009 show.
This fundraiser benefits a Chicago nonprofit that provides educational opportunities to children who miss school because of their need for extended medical treatment. View the collection of work from the students of Snow City Arts.
This beautiful blanket created by Pamela Penney Textile Arts and participating artists will be auctioned off to benefit Sarah’s Inn.
Ridge Art will host local author and artist Stephanie Rose Bird during the opening night of Holiday Lights. She will be signing her new book A Healing Grove.
Director Diane VanDerhei has humorously interpreted both the first and second acts of the traditional ballet.
Check out how busy the Buzz is in December - from Bible study to Mind Tango, Farmer’s Market Band to Ella Gill acoustic guitar.
By Scotti Cohn
It Happened In Chicago!
Today’s guest is Sallie Wolf, author of Peter’s Trucks, illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith (Albert Whitman, 1992) and Truck Stuck, illustrated by Andy Robert Davies (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2008). A resident of Oak Park, …
The new addition to Dancing Krow Studio, the Third Friday Gallery (43 Harrison), looking for new artists to join us in showing their work during the January and all future Third Fridays. If you are interested in being seen, …
