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 …
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.
Kleronomos hopes approval will pave way for new restaurant
By MARTY STEMPNIAK
Staff Reporter
First reported 2/19/2010 4:59 p.m.
A decision last Thursday could pave the way for a high-traffic alley closing and a long-empty building on Harrison Street …
New classes in Felting, Knitting, Dying and a ‘Tween Open Sewing Studio on Friday afternoons at Pamela Penney Textile Arts February through May 2010!
Join us this month for events and classes! Our Third Friday event is in conjunction with Kathy Reller’s Designs at 31 Harrison.
Karen Morava of the Careful Peach Boutique will be moving to Downtown Oak Park to expand her space. Best of luck, Karen, the Arts District will miss you!
Flashpoint Academy students filmed at Val’s halla Records for a documentary on the health of independent music stores.
Two Arts District members, Laura Maychruk and Georgina Mitchell, were runners up for Wednesday Journal’s 2009 Villager of the Year.
Learn more about Sallie Wolf of Calypso Moon through this interview by Scotti Cohn in the blog It Happened in Chicago.
By Laurie Borman
Chicago Street Smart
Chicago’s Magnificent Mile® and State Street are must-dos for any holiday strolling, of course. The store windows in Macy’s, the lights up and down Michigan Ave. But there are lots more places …
Finish your holiday shopping in the Oak Park Arts District this weekend. We’re open late this Friday (6-9 PM, with some restaurants open later!), and will light the street in your honor. Don’t forget to support Oak Park schools with your purchase of Origami Gratitude Cranes!
“Shop the Village” is back in Oak Park! This year, organizers outfitted a character “Super Shopper Spotter,” in a customized super-hero costume, complete with bright red cape, mask and boots. With the letter “S” in …