See the Arts District Schedule for 2010
Wed, 23/12/09 – 4:33 | Comments Off

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.

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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.

Record Stores 101: What is Val’s Halla? (Examiner.com, 8/24/09)
Fri, 28/08/09 – 10:28 | Comments Off

By Robin Zimmerman
From eight tracks and cassette decks to digital downloads and satellite radio, the American recording industry has been in a constant state of flux for the past forty years. But, in the village …

Chit-Chat & Video: Beatles Mail Art Exhibit… (Suburban Life On the Go Online, 8/17/09)
Fri, 28/08/09 – 8:35 | Comments Off
Chit-Chat & Video: Beatles Mail Art Exhibit… (Suburban Life On the Go Online, 8/17/09)

By Alicia Spates

The Beatles left its stamp on the world, so it’s only fitting that Art Gecko owner Lisa Nordstrom of Oak Park is remembering the Fab Four with a mail art exhibit. On display at …

Global Activism: Children Helping Haitian Children (NPR’s Worldview, 8/20/09)
Fri, 21/08/09 – 2:25 | Comments Off
Global Activism: Children Helping Haitian Children (NPR’s Worldview, 8/20/09)

Jerome McDonnell, Host of Worldview, interviews Judy Hoffman, Co-Founder and President of Art Creation Foundation for Children. The kids produce traditional Haitian arts and crafts pieces. Some of their art work is on display at Ridge Art here in Oak Park.

Say Good-Bye to Summer on 8/21
Thu, 20/08/09 – 1:50 | Comments Off

Celebrate the last days of summer with Oak Park Arts District this Friday, August, 21, from 6-9 PM.  Join us for our Third Friday Gallery Walk, when we keep our doors open late so you …

Art in the Streets (Pioneer Local, 8/7/09)
Thu, 20/08/09 – 1:35 | Comments Off

By Chris LaFortune
The Oak Park Area Arts Council, Oak Park Arts District and Downtown Oak Park all joined forces Thursday to present “Art dans la Rue,” or Art in the Streets, at the corner of Lake and Marion streets Thursday. …

Reception at Newly Remodeled Gallery Pink - 8/27
Tue, 18/08/09 – 22:22 | Comments Off
Reception at Newly Remodeled Gallery Pink - 8/27

Come to a Reception for the newly remodeled Gallery Pink at 149 Harrison, Oak Park, IL, on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 5 – 8 pm.

Art Dans La Rue in Downtown Oak Park
Mon, 3/08/09 – 14:00 | Comments Off

Art dans la Rue  - Ooh la la!

Downtown Oak Park will host the Oak Park Arts District and the Oak Park Area Arts Council in a mini-celebration of the arts on Thursday, August 6, from 5-9pm on …

Buzz Cafe August Events
Mon, 3/08/09 – 13:11 | Comments Off

Saturday 1st
7 -8:30pm
Smoke—Belly dancing troupe
Monday, 3rd
6-8pm
Stitch and Bitch knitting group—all are welcome
7-9pm
Open Mic with Buzz—All are welcome to perform!
Tuesday, 4th
6am
Bible Study, all are welcome
Wednesday 5th
7-9pm
Spirituality Cafe
Interfaith Discussion on
Religion, Politics and the Baha’i’s Unique Perspective on
Transcending …

“Dime a Dance” at INTUIT Dance - 8/31-9/5
Fri, 31/07/09 – 18:16 | Comments Off

INTUIT Dance, 237 Harrison Street in heart of Oak Park Arts District, is hosting Dime a Dance.  
Monday August 31- Saturday September 5 
Children’s classes 10 cents and teen and adult classes $1.00.  
Click here for …

Cristina Beller’s Rain Barrel at Field Museum
Wed, 22/07/09 – 20:39 | Comments Off

Artist Cristina Beller, painter of the rain barrel in front of Val’s halla (239 Harrison), has another rain barrel that is being featured in the Water exhibit at the Field Museum of Chicago from July, …