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Help keep the Arts alive in our Community!

Because we believe art is intrinsic to the quality of life in our communities, the Oak Park Area Arts Council celebrates supports and promotes artists and arts organizations in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.  By raising funds for the arts, and advocating for policies that promote the arts, we enhance the social, economic, and cultural foundations of our communities.

Membership Categories:

Individual Business Special rate for artists!
Builder $1,000   Catalyst $5,000   Literary Artist $20
Benefactor $500   Guarantor $2,500   Visual Artist $20
Sustainer $250   Partner $1,000   Performing Artist $20
Sponsor $100   Investor $500   Nonprofit Organization $50/$75
Family/Dual $50   Principal $250    
Friend $35   Associate $100    

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Contributions to the Oak Park Area Arts Council, a nonprofit organization,
are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.


Oak Park Area Arts Council
123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302
Phone (708) 358-5690 • Fascimille (708) 383-6692 • E-mail: info@oakparkareaartscouncil.org.

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"It is gratifying and exciting to have an active arts council directly involved with artists like myself. I particularly appreciate the exhibition opportunities I received in the past and the ongoing guidance to identify a suitable studio/gallery space."

Rene H. Arceo, Artist

"I see the arts as an extraordinary influence on our community's sustained economic growth. The Work of the Oak Park Area Arts Council is invaluable in assuring that the performing, visual and literary arts remain a cornerstone of the Oak Park area's quality of life."

Carl Swenson, Former Manager Village of Oak Park.

"The Oak Park Arts Council's belief in the vision of our new organization, their encouragement to put ideas into action, and their demonstration of support for our repertory company made a critical difference."

Lance Taylor, Mary Pat Sieck & Peggy Goodman, Open Door Repertory Company

"IN 1974, artists and arts groups began a movement to revitalize the artistic and economic environment in Oak Park. In 1979, we were one of the first groups to receive regranting money from the Illinois Arts Council. As a founder of the Council, I congratulate all who have kept our dream alive for over 25 years."

Stepanie Clemens, Executive Director, Academy of Movement and Music. Founding member, Oak Park Area Arts Council (formerly called the Civic Arts Council of Oak Park)

"Oak Park has a very strong arts community, especially in the Harrison Street area which has become an artistic hub of activity. The Council helps those of us involved in the arts by giving us the expertise and direction we need to promote ourselves."

Janice Elkins, Owner, Gallery Pink.