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Stay up-to-date on OPAAC’s public art launches and funding opportunities as well as inspiring stories of local artists and organizations.

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e-ART Newsletter 11/13-24

Published biweekly to our mailing list, e-ART has the latest arts events & happenings in the Oak Park, Forest Park & River Forest area.

David Nala 8/1/25 David Nala 8/1/25

10 Reasons to Support the Arts

Think the arts are just for fun? Discover 10 reasons they’re essential to thriving communities.

David Nala 7/14/25 David Nala 7/14/25

How Local Artists Are Shaping Oak Park's Future

A look at the impact of artists across the community—from classrooms to public spaces.

David Nala 7/14/25 David Nala 7/14/25

What Happens When Kids Make Art

Exploring the transformative power of youth arts programs in our local schools and beyond.

David Nala 7/28/16 David Nala 7/28/16

Mural bridges worlds, builds community

When a group of apprentice artists from Off the Wall, the paid summer internship program facilitated by the Oak Park Area Arts Council (OPAAC), were installing a mural on the Oak Park side of the Austin Boulevard and Lake Street viaduct last summer, they were approached by residents of Austin, who wondered aloud when one would be installed on their side of the viaduct.