The Oak Park Arts District has been in existence for over a decade. This area is located on Harrison Street, and spans the distance in the nine blocks west of Austin Boulevard. With a variety of galleries, specialty boutiques and unique restaurants, in addition to businesses that focus on the healing arts, this district is a rich, artistic and cultural shopping destination in Oak Park.

A 501(c)6  non-profit organization, the Oak Park Arts District Business Association (OPADBA) represents many of the studios and galleries in the Arts District.  The organization’s mission is to establish the Arts District as an important gateway to Oak Park, a desirable place to live, and a destination for retail shopping, restaurants, cultural activities, arts and health education, and community service.

The OPADBA has monthly membership meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at Bead in Hand (145 Harrison).  Each year the membership elects a board to serve as leaders for the organization.

2010-11 Board

President - Georgina Mitchell (Animal Aunt Pet Sitting Service)
Vice President - Elizabeth Gaylord (Harrison Works)
Treasurer - Mark Finger (Neighborhood Dimensions)
Secretary - Laura Maychruk (Buzz Café)
Director - Karen Light (Studio Light)
Director - Terry Mueller (Creative Changes)
Director - Mary Jane Neumann (Ginkgo Acupuncture)
Director - Lisa Nordstrom (Art Gecko)
Director - Diane VanDerhei (INTUIT Dance)

2010 Calendar

• 3rd Friday Gallery Walk - Jan 15
• Mardi Gras - Feb 16
• 3rd Friday Gallery Walk - Feb 19
• 3rd Friday Gallery Walk - Mar 19
• Easter Egg-Art Event - April 2 (Good Friday)
• 3rd Friday Gallery Walk - April 16
• What’s Blooming - May 21-22
• 3rd Friday Gallery Walk - June 18
• 3rd Friday Gallery Walk - July 16
• 3rd Friday Gallery Walk - August 20
• Art on Harrison - September 10-11
• Arts Retreat Weekend - October 8-10
• ArtRageous - October 8-17
• 3rd Friday Gallery Walk - November 19
• Holiday Lights - Dec 10-11
• 3rd Friday Gallery Walk - Dec 17