See the Arts District Schedule for 2010
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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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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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Awakening the Spine - March 20th
Tuesday, 9 Mar, 2010 – 18:09 | Comments Off
Awakening the Spine - March 20th

Melissa Simo

Awakening the Spine
A Feldenkrais Workshop

In this workshop, we will explore the potent power, mobility, and centering found within the spine.

Feldenkrais can help awaken parts of ourselves that are dormant.  By giving the spine attention, …

March 19 - Third Friday Gallery Walk
Tuesday, 9 Mar, 2010 – 16:10 | Comments Off
March 19 - Third Friday Gallery Walk

As with every third Friday, restaurants and galleries will be open.   There will also be various special events taking place throughout the district, some of which are listed below.  So please…. eat, drink and be …

Call for Artists & Vendors - What’s Blooming on Harrison - May 22, 2010
Tuesday, 2 Mar, 2010 – 19:33 | Comments Off
Call for Artists & Vendors - What’s Blooming on Harrison - May 22, 2010

The Oak Park Arts District is now accepting applications for artists and vendors to participate in the annual What’s Blooming on Harrison street event which takes place on May 21-22, 2010.

Book Signing at Ridge Art to benefit Haitian Reconstruction (3/19/10)
Friday, 26 Feb, 2010 – 20:31 | Comments Off
Book Signing at Ridge Art to benefit Haitian Reconstruction (3/19/10)

Ridge Art and Soweto West Press will host a Women’s History Month discussion with Suburban Promised Land co-authors Stan West, Peggy Tuck Sinko, Frank Lipo, and Yves Hughes, Jr. A portion of the sales of the book will go to reconstruction efforts in Haiti.

Children’s Summer Art Camp and “No School Day” Camps-2010
Tuesday, 1 Dec, 2009 – 16:58 | Comments Off
Children’s Summer Art Camp and “No School Day” Camps-2010

Enroll your children in the Oak Park Arts District’s Summer Art Camp and give them the opportunity to expand their art skills with professional artists through dance and movement, mixed-media, glasswork, beading, painting, culinary arts, fiber arts, print-making, yoga and more.