e-ART Newsletter 11/13-24
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The Oak Park Area Arts Council is hosting an artisan market during the upcoming Holiday season. Our goal is to support artists of all kinds this season by providing a space where they can sell their work, build community, and create holiday joy. Location: 217 Harrison Street, Oak Park
We are looking for artists to be vendors and sell items such as:
Artwork - Crocheted Items - Knitwear - Jewelry
Textiles - Ceramics - Pottery - Clothing - Woodworks
Stained Glass - Leather - Artisanal & Handcrafted Goods
We're also looking for artists who are interested in performing at the artisan market:
Singers - Choirs - Musicians - Poets - Storytellers - Magicians - DJs - Puppeteers - Stand Up
The market will take place over two weekends with the following schedule.
Wednesday, December 3 & 10 (Set Up Days, Times TBD)
Thursday, December 4 & 11 (4pm-8pm)
Friday, December 5 & 12 (4pm-8pm)
Saturday, December 6 & 13 (2pm-8pm)
Sunday, December 7 & 14 (12pm-5pm)
Apply to be a vendor here
Apply to be a performer here
Community Calendar
November 13
FitzGerald’s presents Naomi Ashley’s Other Band live in the Sidebar. 7pm.
More info here.
Robert's Westside presents Songwriters In The Round: Matt Scharpf, Blue Rose & Terry White 6:30pm.
More info here.
Oak Park Public Library presents Otherworldly Reads Book Discussion: "The Way Spring Arrives & Other Stories" 6pm.
More info here.
Comedy Plex presents Ron Baker Jr. 7:30pm.
More info here.
November 14
Park District of Oak Park presents Try-It: Ceramics
6pm
More info here.
Dominican University Performing Arts Center presents Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B
14th & 15th @ 7:30
More info here.
FitzGerald’s presents Ron Baker Jr. 7:30pm.
More info here.
November 15
Park District of Oak Park presents Try-It: Ceramics
6pm
More info here.
November 16
Park District of Oak Park presents Try-It: Ceramics
6pm
More info here.
Dominican University Performing Arts Center presents Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B
3:00
More info here.
Ongoing & Upcoming Events
The Oak Park Area Arts Council is pleased to present the artwork of Tom Basset Dilley in The Gallery at Village Hall The show will be up until the middle of December. Village Hall of Oak Park, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, IL.
Business Hours: M-Fri. 9:00-5:00 p.m., Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
The Oak Park Area Arts Council (OPAAC) is pleased to present the artwork of Naomi Pollak in the OPAAC gallery at Forest Park National Bank. The exhibit will be on display until the end of November. Forest Park National Bank, 7348 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL. Business Hours: M-Fri. 9:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00-1:00 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Be sure to head over to the Oak Park Arts District for art, shopping, dining and so much more! Click here to view their newsletter.
Historic Home Tours!
Cheney Mansion will be open for free self-guided tours Wednesday from 11:00A - 2:00P. A $2 donation or non-perishable food item is appreciated to benefit Beyond Hunger.
Pleasant Home is open for free self-guided tours Thursdays from 11:00A - 4:00P!
Give an old instrument new life by donating it to PING!
Your instrument donation helps them ensure that all of thier students get their first choice of instrument when they sign up in the fall. Contact them at info@pingoprf.org for details.
Dancing Krow Studio
Daylight Harvest (maximizing natural light)
See artwork from 20+ artists
Open September 16 to November 11
Tue. 11am-3pm and Fri. 4pm-7pm
Expressions Fine Art Printmaking and Paper Arts Co-op shop features over 10 artists - printmakers, painters, jewelry makers, crafters, and textile artists. Each purchase supports the artists as well as Oak Park’s oldest print collaborative.
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday 10am-12pm; Friday - Sunday 1-4pm
Dominican University Performing Arts Center presents The Nutcracker
Join Ballet Légere for their landmark 40th Anniversary production of "The Nutcracker!"
Sat, Dec 6 2025, 2pm & 7pm
Sun, Dec 7 2025, 12pm & 4pm
More info here.
Chicago a cappella presents HOLIDAYS A CAPPELLA
Sun., Dec. 14, 3:00 PM at Pilgrim Congregational Church
More info here.
INTUIT Dance presents Dance Along Nutcracker!
11:00am-2:00pm
Pleasant Home
More info here.
Opportunities
The Oak Park Area Arts Council is looking for artists to exhibit in the gallery at Forest Park National Bank in Forest Park, 7348 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 and The Gallery at Village Hall, 123 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302. Fill out an application here.
Traditional Fine Arts Organization has multiple grant opportunities. They are offering exhibit grants for upcoming exhibits and other types of presentations. They are looking for American representational art. More infon here.
Berwyn Shops: A Homegrown Project is looking for artists. Call for Artist: Live Painting at Berwyn Shops. Apply to paint a mural here.
Kribi Coffee is gathering a curated selection of only hangable artwork from local artists to display and sell on their lower level gallery walls. 15% of sales will go to Kribi Coffee for hosting. If you would like them to showcase your work, please submit through the submission form here.
Heritage Chorale is recruiting singers to join its 50-member chorus based in Oak Park, IL. Rehearsals are Monday evenings. For more information or to schedule an audition, please call (708) 207-2960 or email Carol Hopkins at mizotti@comcast.net.
The Chicago Artists Coalition is an excellent resource if you are looking for work, commission, space, etc. Click HERE to get more info.
Are you looking for a great booking company? Big Fish Booking Company specializes in booking and artist management. Based in Chicago, Big Fish is an artist-run boutique agency. Find out more at: bigfishbookingco.com
The Park District of Oak Park has several job positions open, full & part-time. More info.
Oak Park businesses are hiring! Check out more than 20 local job listings open now.
CLICK HERE for all local listings!
Looking for employment opportunities in the arts? Be sure to visit the Arts Consulting Group.
West Cook YMCA has job openings for Life guards, Swim Instructors
Front Desk Representatives More info here.
Classes/Camps
Kidcreate Studio Oak Park
Kidcreate Studio Oak Park
Has new classes. Click HERE for full calendar!.
Bead in Hand
2025 Classes
Weekday classes start at 2pm. Saturday classes start at 11am. They will also work with you to schedule a private class. More info on their website here.
Winifred Haun & Dancers presents Beginning Modern Dance Class
Every Tuesday
6:00p to 7:15p on Zoom
Register for class here
In person at: Pineapple Dance Studio, Forest Park
