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 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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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. …
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 - 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 …
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 …
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.
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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, …