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.
Read the full story »Descriptions of the businesses, galleries, and restaurants you’ll find in the arts district.
We have many district-wide events – Art Festivals, Third Friday Gallery Walks, Celebrations and Retreats!
Many of our member galleries and business have exhibitions, events, and classes throughout the year.
Read what the press has to say about the Oak Park Arts District and our members.
Public announcements and notices from our individual members and/or association.
By Jessica Pierce
If the change in seasons and the dour economy have you a little down, you might want to head to Oak Park for a creative pick-me-up during ArtRageous, a new 10-day art festival.
The …
Harrison Works (15 Harrison) is hosting two shows: Seated Stories (through Sunday, Oct. 25), and the 7th Annual Art of & About Baseball Show (through Sunday, Oct. 11).
By Lou Carlozo
Confessions of a Pop Culture Pilgrim
Just west of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a stretch of Harrison Street in Oak Park, Ill. is revitalizing once-sleepy (and empty) storefronts with a force retrograde to any Great …
Steve Petergal plays the music of John Lennon on the ukulele at Eastgate Café at 7 PM. Free admission.
Capping off a near perfect day at Art on Harrison (9/11-12) was a successful silent auction of the beautifully decorated rain barrels. Below is the list of rain barrel winners. Thank you all for participating …
In this 90-minute workshop, small business owners will learn how to use creative communication tools to boost new business opportunities. Call Terry Mueller at Creative Changes to register at 708 805 2441.
World renowned rock musician, Greg Hawkes of The Cars, shopped at Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium!
This celebration will showcase Oak Park as a destination for people in the Chicago area to experience the arts – see art, create art, meet authors, enjoy music, dance & more!
Expand your child’s creativity through classes with Studio Light, Prodigy Glassworks, Pamela Penney Textile Arts, INTUIT Dance and Bead in Hand.
By Andrea Mikenas
Cheese plates made from wine bottles. Bowls made from cement bags. Jewelry made from junk-drawer odds and ends.
Repurposing, always a passion among gallery owners in Oak Park’s eco-friendly arts district, is becoming a …