ART ON HARRISON - our annual fall art show
Sat, 3/07/10 – 18:52 | Comments Off

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th
The street will be lined with luminaries as galleries & stores stay open with special guests and events.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th
More than 50 artists will be exhibiting along the sidewalk.
Live Music and Dance performances …

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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

Town Focus on Oak Park (West Suburban Living, July-Aug 2009),
Thursday, 9 Jul, 2009 – 20:38 | Comments Off

A welcoming blend of history, architecture, culture and human diversity

By Lynn Petrak

One notices a lot of things not typical of the average suburb when walking through the village of Oak Park — structures of global …

Art Camp a Success
Thursday, 9 Jul, 2009 – 3:06 | Comments Off
Art Camp a Success

The Arts District members would like to extend thanks to families who participated in the June Art Camp. Check out Children’s Art Camp (August 10-21) or Dance & Costume Camp (July 13-17) for more creative opportunities.

Chicago Hip, Right in Oak Park’s Arts District (Wednesday Journal, 7/8/09)
Thursday, 9 Jul, 2009 – 2:37 | Comments Off
Chicago Hip, Right in Oak Park’s Arts District (<u>Wednesday Journal</u>, 7/8/09)

“Only place in town you’ll hear Morrissey,” a Friday night bar regular will tell you about Briejo, the newest restaurant in the Oak Park Arts District and hands-down the hippest dining spot around.
It’s blue jeans …

South Oak Park Style House Housewalk - 6/20
Thursday, 18 Jun, 2009 – 20:41 | Comments Off

The South Oak Park Housewalk is this Saturday, June 20, from 3-8 PM. A free trolley will be running down Harrison during the hours of the walk, with our own Val Camilletti of Val’s halla providing the guided tour of the …

Third Friday Gallery Walk - 6/19 from 6 to 9PM
Thursday, 18 Jun, 2009 – 18:53 | Comments Off
Third Friday Gallery Walk - 6/19 from 6 to 9PM

Usher in the summer with Oak Park Arts District this Friday, June 19, from 6-9 PM. Join us for our Third Friday Gallery Walk, when we keep our doors open late so you can join our art party on Harrison Street between Ridgeland and Austin.

Save these Dates, and Mark this Site (Wednesday Journal, 6/9/09)
Thursday, 18 Jun, 2009 – 10:08 | Comments Off
Save these Dates, and Mark this Site (<u>Wednesday Journal</u>, 6/9/09)

The 6/9/09 Wednesday Journal announced the village-wide arts celebration, ArtRageous! Oak Park. The Oak Park Arts District’s newest event, the Arts Retreat: Feed Your Senses • Nourish Your Soul, kicks off the 10-day ArtRageous celebration.

Call for Artists for Art on Harrison - 9/11-12
Thursday, 18 Jun, 2009 – 4:16 | Comments Off
Call for Artists for Art on Harrison - 9/11-12

We are seeking artists to exhibit and sell their work on the street at Art on Harrison on Saturday, September 12, from 12-6 PM.  This year’s theme for the larger event is “Oak Park Trash - The Art of …

Airline Security (Zip Lock Bag) Art Show
Wednesday, 17 Jun, 2009 – 20:05 | Comments Off

Expressions Graphics is hosting a show zip lock bag art show.  If you have traveled by airplane lately you probably know about the rules regarding taking liquids and gels on an airplane.  These rules are …

Expressions Graphics Hosts Laura Myntti Show
Tuesday, 19 May, 2009 – 18:35 | Comments Off
Expressions Graphics Hosts Laura Myntti Show

River Forest artist Laura Myntti shows a body of new work titled
“WOMEN IN LOVE” at Expressions Graphics from June 5 – July 5 2009. Reception for the Artist will be on June 19 - 6-8:30pm

Raffle Winners Announced from What’s Blooming
Tuesday, 19 May, 2009 – 17:16 | Comments Off

On Saturday, May 16, families participated in the “Find the Frog” scavenger hunt at What’s Blooming on Harrison, and were entered in the raffle to win prizes from Arts District businesses.