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.

July Events at Buzz Cafe
Wed, 1/07/09 – 0:14 | Comments Off

Wednesday 1st
7-9pm
Spirituality Cafe
Interfaith discussion on Faith as a Source of Strength and Resiliency in times of need PART 2, sponsored by Bahai’s of Oak Park
7-9pm
Oak Park PALs
a peace group that works to inform the community …

South Oak Park Style House Housewalk - 6/20
Thu, 18/06/09 – 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
Thu, 18/06/09 – 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)
Thu, 18/06/09 – 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.

Airline Security (Zip Lock Bag) Art Show
Wed, 17/06/09 – 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 …

Buzz Cafe June Events
Tue, 2/06/09 – 19:21 | Comments Off

Monday, 1st
6-8pm
Stitch and Bitch knitting group—all are welcome
6:15-8:15
Open Mic with Buzz—All are welcome to perform!
Tuesday, 2nd
6am
Bible Study, all are welcome
Wednesday 3rd
7-9pm
Spirituality Cafe
Interfaith discussion on Faith as a Source of Strength and Resiliency in times of …

Expressions Graphics Hosts Laura Myntti Show
Tue, 19/05/09 – 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
Tue, 19/05/09 – 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.

Call for Submissions for Beatles Mail Art
Wed, 13/05/09 – 23:55 | Comments Off

Art Gecko invites artists to contribute to “The End”, a mail art exhibit commemorating the 40th anniversary of the breakup of The Beatles.

What’s Blooming Generous Sponsors
Tue, 12/05/09 – 4:56 | Comments Off

A big thank you to: Oak Park Residence Corporation, JE Images, Trattoria 225, Wednesday Journal, Stillwater Creative Group, Buzz Cafe, Standing Wave Bodyworks, Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect, Ltd., Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Co., and Pieritz Bros Office Supply.