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 …

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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.

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, …

Val’s halla Celebrates 37 Years!
Wed, 22/07/09 – 20:20 | Comments Off

Val’s halla
Anniversary Weekend
July 25 & 26
 
Storewide sale & Music - both days:
 
    SATURDAY - Acoustic Duo - ELLA & TAVI - 1:30 pm
    SUNDAY - Indi/neo folk - THE DOGS - 1:30 pm

Everything will …

Town Focus on Oak Park (West Suburban Living, July-Aug 2009),
Thu, 9/07/09 – 20:38 | Comments Off

A welcoming blend of history, architecture, culture and human diversity

By Lynn Petrak

One notices a lot of things not typical of the average suburb when walking through the village of Oak Park — structures of global …