Shout out to artists/dancers/musicians/businesses
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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.

Home » 4. In the News

In Chicago area’s Oak Park, a portrait of suburban renewal, one artist at a time (True/Slant - 9/23/09)

Submitted by libbey_paul on Wednesday, 23 September 2009

By Lou Carlozo
Confessions of a Pop Culture Pilgrim

Just west of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a stretch of Harrison Street in Oak Park, Ill. is revitalizing once-sleepy (and empty) storefronts with a force retrograde to any Great Recession.

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