OPAL NEWS
The themed exhibition calls for art have been announced! Check out what will be coming to the Carriage House Gallery in 2026.
Artist Reception & Talk - Sunday November 2, 2-4pm
Terrain Biennial is here and OPAL is hosting two artists, Bethany Cordero and Pia Cruzalegui, with works in our courtyard exhibition space - October 1 - November 15, 2025
Giving Tuesday will be here soon! Look for our special letter and social media coming later in November. If you'd like to give early, click here to donate your end-of-the-year gift now.
Thank you for supporting OPAL!
The Oak Park Art League is once again offering members a chance to display their work outside our main gallery, in local businesses we have partnered with to provide more exposure for artists. There are a few options now and you can sign up to exhibit at
West Cook YMCA
Prairie Title
Print Innovation Lab Pop-Up
Community Fridge Project & Oak Park Art League unite art and action this holiday season
This Nov-Dec, join us in tackling food insecurity through creativity and community. Our partnership unites artists, neighbors, and changemakers to make a real impact during the holiday season.
Holiday Crafting Fundraiser
Saturday Dec. 6, 10:30 - noon
$35. per person - Limited seats, ALL AGES WELCOME!
This is where you will find all the opportunities we come across or that come in especially to be shared with the OPAL artist community.
The Oak Park Art League has partnered with La Romita School of Art in Umbria Italy to form a group artist retreat in summer 2027. Currently we are sharing this opportunity and gathering interested artists who would like to learn more join in this exciting art adventure!
A weekend-long holiday market Pop-up at the Oak Park Art League and will feature local makers selling their creations in our gallery on
Saturday Dec 13 from 10am - 4pm and Sunday Dec 14 from 1-4pm.
Please submit this form to be considered for the market.
Submissions will be reviewed for acceptance.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE November 23, 2025
Carriage House Gallery