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 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 […]
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 →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 […]
CONTINUE READING →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.
CONTINUE READING →Video from the Bohemian Rhapsody Benefit Premeire The Oak Park Area Arts Council will present a special benefit premiere of “Bohemian Rhapsody”! A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer, Freddie Mercury. Thursday, November 1, 2018 7:00 p.m. Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre 1022 Lake Street Oak Park, […]
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