Shout out to artists/dancers/musicians/businesses
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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.

Home » 4. In the News

Arts District Spurs Part of Oak Park (Crain’s Chicago Business, 7/28/08)

Submitted by libbey_paul on Wednesday, 20 August 2008

When Gustavo Rodriguez and Gabi Bovio decided to buy a home in Oak Park this summer, they narrowed their focus to the Harrison Arts District.

“It’s very trendy right now,” says Ms. Bovio, 32, a stay-at-home mother, of the neighborhood built around the Oak Park Arts District on Harrison Street. “It’s a little piece of the city in Oak Park.”… Read more of this 7/28/08 Crain’s Chicago Business article by Darci Smith.