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.

Easter EGG-Art Hunt - 4/10 (1-3 PM)
Thu, 2/04/09 – 11:00 | Comments Off
Easter EGG-Art Hunt - 4/10 (1-3 PM)

Join us for a creative family adventure. Includes a photo with the Easter Bunny and an opportunity to decorate paper Easter eggs.

April Events at Buzz Cafe
Tue, 31/03/09 – 23:27 | Comments Off

Wednesday, 1st
7-9pm
Oak Park PALs
a peace group that will work to inform people in the community by showing documentaries and hosting speakers.
7-9pm
Spirituality Cafe
Discussion on Race, Religion and Putting an End to Racism, Sponsored by the Bahai’s …

OPAD Donates $1000 to United Cerebral Palsy (3/13/09)
Fri, 20/03/09 – 23:07 | Comments Off
OPAD Donates $1000 to United Cerebral Palsy (3/13/09)

Oak Park Arts District Business Association president, Pamela Penney (Pamela Penney Textile Arts, 130 Harrison), and board member, Karen Light (Studio Light, 27G Harrison), presented a check for $1000 to United Cerebral Palsy…

Gobsmacked on Harrison (Wednesday Journal, 3/17/09)
Fri, 20/03/09 – 2:09 | Comments Off

Eastgate Cafe (102 Harrison) was featured in an article in the 3/17/09 Wednesday Journal.

Painting as a Spiritual Exercise (Wednesday Journal, 3/11/09)
Tue, 17/03/09 – 10:00 | Comments Off

Terry Mueller (Creative Changes, 140 Harrison Street) is featured in a 3/11/09 Wednesday Journal article by Tom Holmes.

Moon Whispers Intention Doll Workshop - 3/21
Mon, 16/03/09 – 14:21 | Comments Off
Moon Whispers Intention Doll Workshop - 3/21

Intention Doll Workship - Spring Equinox Offering
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Fee: $65
Come laugh, play and emerge more deeply into a more authentic sense of who you are becoming!

Children’s Summer Dance & Costume Camp - Enroll Now!
Sat, 14/03/09 – 7:58 | Comments Off

Enroll today in Dance & Costume Camp, a unique and creative performing arts experience combining costume design and dance. Intuit Dance and Pamela Penney Textile Arts are joining forces to offer this exciting camp during the week of July 13-17.

Children’s Summer Art Camp - Enroll Now!
Sat, 14/03/09 – 7:41 | Comments Off

Enroll your children in the Oak Park Arts District’s Summer Art Camp and give them the opportunity to expand their skills with professional artists through dance, mixed-media, glasswork, beading, culinary arts, fiber arts, print-making, origami and more! There are two 2-week sessions: June 15-26 or August 10-21.

Come Celebrate Spring with Us! - 3/20
Sat, 14/03/09 – 6:54 | Comments Off
Come Celebrate Spring with Us! - 3/20

Join us on Friday, March 20, as the Oak Park Arts District creatively welcomes in the long overdue spring season.  Every third Friday, we keep our doors open late so you can join our art …

Local Shopping Finds, Unduplicated (Wednesday Journal, 2/3/09)
Fri, 20/02/09 – 1:00 | Comments Off

Peter and Karen Morava (Morava Studios, 11 Harrison, and Careful Peach, 128 Harrison) are featured in a 2/9/09 Wednesday Journal article.