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 READINGA 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 READINGThere 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 READINGNote: 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 READINGVideo 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, […]
CONTINUE READINGTo view videos from the 2018 One State Together in the Arts Conference click here The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is offering scholarship support of up to $750 to attend the conference. Applications will be accepted from eligible Illinois not-for-profit arts organizations, units of government & institutions of higher education […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Oak Park Area Arts Council will present the premiere of “Bohemian Rhapsody”! A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer, Freddie Mercury. November 2018 Classic Cinemas-Lake Theatre More info coming soon!
CONTINUE READINGProvide 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 READINGThanks to all who attended the OPAAC Annual Meeting Thursday night at Pleasant Home. CONGRATULATIONS to all of the 30 ArtsFunds grant recipients! SPECIAL CONGRATS to the Community Bank of OP&RF Best in Class recipients who were honored for In Their Words: Stories Well Told. Congratulations to the following organizations: 16th Street Theater Chicago a […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Oak Park Area Arts Council’s Fine Art and Russell C. Lissuzzo scholarship applications are due Friday, February 16,2018. Download a Russell C. Lissuzzo application here. Download a Fine Arts application here.
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