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  • Welcome to the Oak Park Area Arts Council (OPAAC)! For over 40 years, the Arts Council has been the focal point for artistic activity in our communities. Our goal is to celebrate, support, and promote the local artists and arts organizations that strengthen and connect our communities. The arts have an immeasurable and intrinsic value to the tri-village area of Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park. We hope to foster the integral and enriching impact that the arts contribute to the lives of everyone in our community.

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    • OAK PARK AREA ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021

      • By Kaidrea Stockman
      • On January 8, 2021
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      The Oak Park Area Arts Council is offering the following 3 scholarship opportunities to arts involved graduating seniors who will pursue an arts major in college.   The Oak Park Area Arts Council Fine Arts Scholarships are open to any graduating senior going on to major in the arts in college and are residents of Oak […]

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    • ArtsFunds 2020 Final Reports

      • By Kaidrea Stockman
      • On January 4, 2021
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      ArtsFunds 2020 Final Report is due Tuesday, January 19th. Please click here to submit. 

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    • Leslie Ann Jones Memorial Fund

      • By Kaidrea Stockman
      • On April 17, 2020
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      Leslie Ann Jones was a long-time Oak Park resident and supporter of the arts. Leslie was a talented knitter, jewelry-maker, basket-maker, Japanese ink painter and screen-printer. Her philosophy as an artist and crafter was “Wabi Sabi,” which translates to “a way of living that focuses on finding beauty within the imperfections of life and accepting […]

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    • Oak Park Community Mini Murals

      • By Kaidrea Stockman
      • On April 14, 2020
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      Due to COVID-19 and the closing of Village Hall, the VOP Community Mini Mural Project is on hold at this time. Staff is working remotely from home until Village Hall reopens. Please hold onto your applications until confirmation is decided as to when the building will reopen.  Take care and Stay Safe, Camille 

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    • Message of Hope

      • By Kaidrea Stockman
      • On April 14, 2020
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        Hello everyone,   The Oak Park Area Arts Council hopes that you are sheltering in place and staying safe. This is such a difficult and challenging time for all of us. I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Let’s hope that it starts to flicker soon.   We would […]

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