See the Arts District Schedule for 2010
Wed, 23/12/09 – 4:33 | Comments Off

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.

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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.

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See the Arts District Schedule for 2010
Wednesday, 23 Dec, 2009 – 4:33 | Comments Off
See the Arts District Schedule for 2010

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.

“Let It Snow” Third Friday Gallery Walk - 12/18
Wednesday, 16 Dec, 2009 – 17:11 | Comments Off
“Let It Snow” Third Friday Gallery Walk - 12/18

Finish your holiday shopping in the Oak Park Arts District this weekend. We’re open late this Friday (6-9 PM, with some restaurants open later!), and will light the street in your honor. Don’t forget to support Oak Park schools with your purchase of Origami Gratitude Cranes!

Santa on Harrison & Other Events - 12/11-13
Tuesday, 1 Dec, 2009 – 20:36 | Comments Off
Santa on Harrison & Other Events - 12/11-13

Get your photo taken with Santa. All proceeds will benefit Longfellow PTO, Sarah’s Inn and the Food Pantry. The children also receive a goody bag from Santa, while parents get a list of street coupons — and then wander the street to fill the goody bag and take advantage of the coupons! Look for hands-on creative activities at Calypso Moon, Creative Changes, Prodigy Glassworks, and Pamela Penney Textile Arts.

Express Your Gratitude beginning 11/20
Thursday, 19 Nov, 2009 – 15:50 | Comments Off
Express Your Gratitude beginning 11/20

Join us for Holiday Lights on Harrison. Stroll our multi-block luminary display and support local charities while shopping artfully this holiday season!

Arts District Celebrates Gratitude by Giving
Thursday, 19 Nov, 2009 – 15:43 | Comments Off
Arts District Celebrates Gratitude by Giving

Support local charities, including District 97 PTOs, OPRF Food Pantry and Sarah’s Inn.

Fish Fry Friday in the District! - 10/16
Thursday, 8 Oct, 2009 – 14:56 | Comments Off
Fish Fry Friday in the District! - 10/16

Something fishy is going on during our Third Friday Gallery Walk on Friday, October 16, 2009, from 6-9 PM.  We’ll keep our doors open late so you can join our art party on Harrison Street …

ArtRageous Studio Art Walk Features District Artists - 10/10
Tuesday, 29 Sep, 2009 – 15:46 | Comments Off
ArtRageous Studio Art Walk Features District Artists - 10/10

Arts District artists join a total 17 of Oak Park’s legendary artists in opening their studios for this much anticipated event!  Janice Elkins, Elizabeth Gaylord Schutt, Terry Mueller, Lisa Nordstrom, Pamela Penney, and Prodigy Glassworks will be open on …

Arts Retreat Weekend in the District - 10/2-4
Tuesday, 29 Sep, 2009 – 10:28 | Comments Off
Arts Retreat Weekend in the District - 10/2-4

Experience a hands-on weekend of visual, culinary and healing arts in the Oak Park Arts District. The retreat is ideal for artists looking to jump start their creative process, friends seeking to reinforce their bond or couples craving a weekend getaway. Select from different arts and healing workshops, ranging from printmaking and collage to stress reduction and yoga. This event kicks off the 10-day ArtRageous Oak Park arts celebration.

Entertainment at the Street Party - 10/2
Monday, 28 Sep, 2009 – 15:24 | Comments Off
Entertainment at the Street Party - 10/2

Join us for the kick-off to the Arts Retreat Weekend, and the larger ArtRageous arts celebration.  Join us for wine tasting, a sampling of delicious appetizers, and an eclectic selection of silent auction items. Learn …

Last Chance to Register for Arts Retreat Classes!
Saturday, 29 Aug, 2009 – 2:08 | Comments Off
Last Chance to Register for Arts Retreat Classes!

Experience everything from fiber arts to culinary arts, yoga stretching to glass blowing, jewelry design to intuitive painting.