Shout out to artists/dancers/musicians/businesses
Sat, 3/07/10 – 18:52 | Comments Off

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 »
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.

Generate Business with Creative Marketing Workshop at Creative Changes - 10/1
Mon, 14/09/09 – 15:03 | Comments Off

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.

Wonderwall: Shopping Destination For World Renown Rock Musician!
Mon, 14/09/09 – 14:14 | Comments Off
Wonderwall: Shopping Destination For World Renown Rock Musician!

World renowned rock musician, Greg Hawkes of The Cars, shopped at Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium!

ArtRageous! Oak Park Is 10/2-11
Mon, 14/09/09 – 13:15 | Comments Off
ArtRageous! Oak Park Is 10/2-11

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!

Children’s Fall Art Classes
Thu, 10/09/09 – 23:39 | Comments Off
Children’s Fall Art Classes

Expand your child’s creativity through classes with Studio Light, Prodigy Glassworks, Pamela Penney Textile Arts, INTUIT Dance and Bead in Hand.

Rebuilt. Retooled. Recyled Art. (Wednesday Journal, 9/8/09)
Thu, 10/09/09 – 13:55 | Comments Off

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 …

Sarah’s Inn Open House - 9/30
Thu, 3/09/09 – 16:05 | Comments Off

Please join Sarah’s Inn in celebrating their new location in the Oak Park Arts District! You can see their new space and learn more about their programs that promote freedom from domestic violence. The open house is from 5-8 PM.

Harrison Street Ukulele Players Perform on 9/8 in Elgin
Mon, 31/08/09 – 19:32 | Comments Off
Harrison Street Ukulele Players Perform on 9/8 in Elgin

The Harrison Street Ukulele Players, will be performing at the upcoming Blockbuster Release Party for The Beatles Rock Band Game on September 8 in Elgin.

He’s Got the Experience - Even with Martha (Wednesday Journal, 8/25/09)
Fri, 28/08/09 – 10:47 | Comments Off
He’s Got the Experience - Even with Martha (<u>Wednesday Journal</u>, 8/25/09)

Craig Charlton of Trattoria 225 is featured in the Wednesday Journal

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 …