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Local Color: A Fine Arts Showcase

by Oak Park Arts District | November 22, 2024 | Arts Music Culture, Events, Featured, Lifestyle | 0 Comments

Come join us and enjoy the first Local Color Art Show featuring new work from four local artists. Fridays November 1–December 20 (Excluding November 29th) 5pm to 8pm Saturdays November 2–December 21 12pm to 4pm LOCATION The Office of Laura Maychruk Real Estate 911...

Give the Perfect Gift – Gift Card to Learn a new Language!

by Oak Park Arts District | November 22, 2024 | Arts Music Culture, Featured, Shopping Specials | 0 Comments

Register and give a gift card for Winter 2025 French classes with l’Institut français d’Oak Park! Get the new year off to a first-rate start by taking a professionally taught French class with l’Institut français d’Oak Park! Learn or improve your French in an...

Sip, Stroll, and Celebrate Local Art this Holiday Season!

by Oak Park Arts District | November 22, 2024 | Arts Music Culture, Events, Featured | 0 Comments

Get ready for a fun and festive afternoon at the Art & Wine Walk in the Oak Park Arts District! On Saturday, December 14, from 3-7 PM, sip on curated wines, explore stunning local art, savor tasty small bites, and shop for unique holiday gifts—all while supporting...

The Art and Wine Walk Returns to the Arts District

by Lindsay Ambrose | August 26, 2024 | Blog, Events, Featured | 0 Comments

It’s time for a little Sippin’ & Shoppin’ in the Oak Park Arts District! Our Second annual Art & Wine Walk takes place on Saturday, December 14, from 3-7pm. It’s a perfect time to treat yourself to some wonderful wines, magnificent art, delicious hors...

Enhance your Mental Health and Well-Being in the Arts District

by Oak Park Arts District | May 2, 2024 | Blog, Featured, Health, Lifestyle | 0 Comments

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and many of the local shops and businesses within the Arts District offer services for enhancing mental health and whole body, mind, and spiritual wellness. From therapy and counseling to studios specializing in Reiki, meditation,...

Show up everyday and work hard – the journey to creating Maychruk Real Estate

by annette coffee | January 31, 2023 | Featured, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for The Buzz Cafe Laura Maychruk became a real estate agent in 1993. And now, thirty years later, she is achieving a long-realized plan of opening her own brokerage, Maychruk Real Estate, located above Buzz Café at 905 S. Lombard...

Jamilla Yipp Photography

by Oak Park Arts District | December 31, 2022 | Blog, Featured, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for The Buzz Cafe Jamilla Yipp has honed her craft as a photographer for fifteen years. Now, after four years in the Oak Park Arts District, she is moving to a new space just down the street. When Jamilla first considered moving her...

Steve Fisher Arts Now on Harrison

by annette coffee | October 4, 2022 | Blog, Featured, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

By Kelly Pollock, feature writer for The Buzz Cafe For years, Steve Fisher’s art studio has been in the basement of his home behind the Friendly Tap in Berwyn. “I’d been thinking of getting a dedicated studio space, and I finally said, ‘If not now, when?’” says...

Upcoming Events in the Arts District

Second Annual Art & Wine Walk - Saturday, December 14

Treat yourself to wonderful wines, magnificent art, delicious small bites, and great holiday shopping – all in the historic Oak Park Arts District! Support artists and local businesses all while treating yourself to a fun afternoon out.

Conversation Café @L'Institut Français d'Oak Park every second and fourth Wednesday

Join l‘Institut français d’Oak Park for a casual French-only conversation group every second and fourth Wednesday of the Month from 7-8pm via zoom and drop in.

2 for $22 Pizza Night at @Trattoria225 Every Tuesday and Thursday

Every Tuesday and Thursday, all wood-fired pizzas are 2 for $22 at Trattoria 225. Offer is good for dine in, curbside pick up and free delivery.

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“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” -Thomas Merton

Every day in Oak Park’s Art District, art comes alive. Sidewalks boast outdoor displays, vibrant street banners adorn the streets, and lively street festivals cater to families and neighbors. Meanwhile, numerous makers refine their craft, services, and offerings within shops, galleries, and businesses, catering to the diverse and thriving neighborhood that is Oak Park.

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The Oak Park Arts District on Harrison Street shines as a lively, real-world community. Enthusiastic owners of galleries, shops, and businesses actively engage with each other and visitors, encouraging you to weave into the fabric of this vibrant and spirited community.

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2024 Oak Park Arts District Board

LAURA MAYCHRUK

President

As owner of Maychruk Real Estate, Laura is focused on providing a high-quality client-centered approach to real estate services to those looking to buy, sell, and invest in the Oak Park, Forest Park, and River Forest Communities. Laura has worked in the Arts District to bring it to its full potential for over 20 years.

MIMI COMERFORD

Vice-President

Mimi and her husband moved to the Arts District 2 years ago after buying the building at 341 Harrison and renovating it into their home with one retail space. We have been awarded 2 stewardship awards in that short time. I want to see the neighborhood continue to prosper so am proud to serve as a new board member and co chairing the What’s Blooming event.

MONA NAVITSKY

Treasurer

Principal of Harrison Street Ventures, the largest owner and developer of commercial property on Harrison Street. Their portfolio includes investment properties throughout the Midwest.

Carey Carlock

Director

Founder of Mosaic Counseling & Wellness, Carey Carlock passionately believes in therapy. Carey served as the CEO of Riveredge Hospital, the largest psychiatric hospital in the state of Illinois, for 13 years. The need to create and provide high-quality, integrated outpatient care within her own community has become her newest calling/mission.

MARCIA BROWN-JACKSON

Director

Marcia-Brown Jackson owns Studio 144 Boutique, a cozy space offering women’s apparel and accessories located in the heart of the Arts District. We provide a personalized shopping experience for every guest, even those who don’t like to shop. Marcia chaired the 2018 Harvest on Harrison event and manages all aspects of the stages for What’s Blooming on Harrison.

KIM HUMPHREY

Director

Bead in Hand opened in 1993 at its current location before there was an arts district. Kim Humphrey, a frequent customer since 1996 and later an employee, became the new owner in March, 2012. She has seen how the coordinated efforts over the years of the district’s businesses, working together through the OPADBA, have helped the area develop into a busy and friendly neighborhood with restaurants, unique shops, and artist galleries.

DR. ANN VIERNES

Director

Purple Sun Arts LLC is an immersive arts experience located in the Heart of the Oak Park Arts District designed for those who seek purpose and meaning. Our space offers purchasable art, wall decorations, jewelry, collectable glassware and crystals. In addition to the shop we offer Cosmic Smashbooking™ and Cosmic Coaching™ lounge where Dr. Ann Viernes, our founder, holds her workshops and transformational life coaching sessions..

Deep Roots

Val Camilletti is our Vice President in-memorium. Owner of Val’s Halla Records for 45 years, Val was an incredible force during her time in the Arts District and on the OPAD Board. Her energy and passion for the District was boundless—she was always willing to try new things and to participate in every event with full force. She will be sorely missed.

Mark Finger, Neighborhood Dimensions, is our Treasurer Emeritus. In 1993, he launched the business association on Harrison Street known then as the Harrison St. Business Alliance and later renamed the Oak Park Arts District Business Association. For over three decades he has worked to sustain a prosperous and appealing commercial environment for the community where he also resides. We are indebted to his tireless efforts.

How We Got Started

Beginning life as the Harrison Street Business Alliance in 1993, the rebranded Oak Park Arts District captured the new reality of a growing artistic community on Harrison. Encompassing the half mile of Harrison Street from Austin Boulevard west to Elmwood, the area is home to a thriving artistic community as well as a diverse variety of small enterprises.

Our Mission

To further establish the Oak Park Arts District (“the District”) as an important gateway to Oak Park by promoting the interests of its business community and, in cooperation with other stakeholders, by developing the area as a desirable destination for shopping, entertainment and dining, enriched by cultural activities and community service. The District boundaries shall be defined as Harrison Street from South Austin Boulevard to Elmwood Avenue and beyond.