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.
The Oak Park Area Arts Council’s Fine Art and Russell C. Lissuzzo scholarship applications are due Friday, January 31, 2020. Fill out a Russell C. Lissuzzo application here. Fill out a Fine Arts application here.
CONTINUE READING →Provide 3-5 photos or jpeg files with the artwork(high resolution, 8mb limit) you would like to exhibit. Also include an artist statement or a bio. Art will be on exhibit for a two month period.
CONTINUE READING →A group of volunteers has come together to raise funds for a sculpture honoring the legacy of Bobbie Raymond and her lasting impact on Oak Park. Bobbie was a foundational figure in Oak Park’s history; this will be the first statue honoring a woman to be on display in Oak Park. All donations are tax-deductible. […]
CONTINUE READING →The mural is finished and it looks fabulous! There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration on Saturday, August 31st, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on South Blvd, east of Oak Park Ave, the mural is across from the original Val’s halla Record store location. Come on by and meet Joe, say hello to Shayne who […]
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