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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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    • Memorial Donation for Cecelia “Cele” Fox

      • By Kaidrea Stockman
      • On October 17, 2019
      Posted In Uncategorized

        Cele Fox was an artist and supporter of the Oak Park Area Arts Council’s Off the Wall program. Off the Wall is a summer arts employment program for 16-22-year-olds. All of the beautiful mosaic tile murals adorning buildings around the village are the work of the young apprentices the past 14 years. Cele’s grandaughter, […]

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    • Bobbie Raymond Memorial Sculpture Fund

      • By Kaidrea Stockman
      • On June 10, 2019
      Posted In Public Art

      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. […]

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    • Val Camilletti Memorial Mural Ribbon Cutting

      • By Kaidrea Stockman
      • On May 26, 2019
      Posted In Uncategorized

      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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    • Oak Park Sculpture Walk

      • By Kaidrea Stockman
      • On February 7, 2019
      Posted In Announcements, Public Art

        There will not be an Oak Park Sculpture Walk held in 2019.     We invite you to visit all of the wonderful sculptures permanently installed in the village.   Village of Oak Park permanent sculptures: Village Hall of Oak Park 123 Madison Street Geraldine McCullough, artist (deceased) Pathfinder Sheet brass, brass pipe, brushed brass […]

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    • 2019 OAK PARK AREA ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

      • By Kaidrea Stockman
      • On January 15, 2019
      Posted In Announcements

      Note: the Russell C. Lissuzzo scholarship has been extended to Friday, February 15, 2019 The Oak Park Area Arts Council’s Fine Art and Russell C. Lissuzzo scholarship applications are due Friday, February 1, February 15, 2019. Fill out a Russell C. Lissuzzo application here. Fill out a Fine Arts application here.

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