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.

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Articles by Libbey Paul

Moon Whispers Intention Doll Workshop - 3/21
Monday, 16 Mar, 2009 – 14:21 | Comments Off
Moon Whispers Intention Doll Workshop - 3/21

Intention Doll Workship - Spring Equinox Offering
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Fee: $65
Come laugh, play and emerge more deeply into a more authentic sense of who you are becoming!

What’s Blooming on Harrison, 5/15-16
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 8:30 | Comments Off
What’s Blooming on Harrison, 5/15-16

The Oak Park Arts District’s annual spring arts event, What’s Blooming on Harrison (5/15-16), has a green theme this year. Come learn how “It’s Easy Being Green” with local green experts in garden, food, transportation and home. Want to know how to optimize your recycling? Interested in building a green addition? Join us for this great, family-friendly community event!

Children’s Summer Dance & Costume Camp - Enroll Now!
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 7:58 | Comments Off

Enroll today in Dance & Costume Camp, a unique and creative performing arts experience combining costume design and dance. Intuit Dance and Pamela Penney Textile Arts are joining forces to offer this exciting camp during the week of July 13-17.

Children’s Summer Art Camp - Enroll Now!
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 7:41 | Comments Off

Enroll your children in the Oak Park Arts District’s Summer Art Camp and give them the opportunity to expand their skills with professional artists through dance, mixed-media, glasswork, beading, culinary arts, fiber arts, print-making, origami and more! There are two 2-week sessions: June 15-26 or August 10-21.

Come Celebrate Spring with Us! - 3/20
Saturday, 14 Mar, 2009 – 6:54 | Comments Off
Come Celebrate Spring with Us! - 3/20

Join us on Friday, March 20, as the Oak Park Arts District creatively welcomes in the long overdue spring season.  Every third Friday, we keep our doors open late so you can join our art …

Thanks for Your Support of Mardi Gras on Harrison!
Friday, 13 Mar, 2009 – 9:00 | No Comment
Thanks for Your Support of Mardi Gras on Harrison!

THE PARTY WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! On Tuesday, February 24, the Oak Park Arts District hosted Mardi Gras on Harrison, a mini arts festival and charity fundraiser. Roughly 200 guests joined in the revelry.

Thanks to our many old and new friends who helped make this event a success!

Local Shopping Finds, Unduplicated (Wednesday Journal, 2/3/09)
Friday, 20 Feb, 2009 – 1:00 | Comments Off

Peter and Karen Morava (Morava Studios, 11 Harrison, and Careful Peach, 128 Harrison) are featured in a 2/9/09 Wednesday Journal article.

Taking Green Concept to the Garage (Wednesday Journal Homes.com, 1/14/09)
Tuesday, 20 Jan, 2009 – 22:28 | Comments Off

Local Oak Parker, Tom Bassett-Dilly (Tom Bassett-Dilly Architecture, Inc., 301 Harrison), is featured for his innovative Green Garage design in an article by Brad Spenser on Wednesday Journal Homes.com.

Youth Artistry (Oak Leaves, 1/3/09)
Tuesday, 20 Jan, 2009 – 1:00 | Comments Off

The Oak Park Art’s District Winter Art Camp was featured in the Oak Leaves.

Arts District Spurs Part of Oak Park (Crain’s Chicago Business, 7/28/08)
Wednesday, 20 Aug, 2008 – 2:29 | Comments Off

Oak Park Arts District’s attractiveness to home buyers is featured in a 7/28/08 Crain’s Chicago Business article by Darci Smith.