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Paired Model Figure Drawing Event
Paired Model Figure Drawing Event

Sunday May 5th OPAL is partnering with The Registry Of Figure Models And Artists to host a Paired Figure Model Workshop, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Spaces will be limited for artists, so register ASAP. This is going to be fun!  Don’t miss it!

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Spring Family Starts
Spring Family Starts

The Oak Park Art League (OPAL) invites families with school-age children to visit our historic Carriage House Gallery for FREE family art-making events starting in April. All materials are supplied and free of charge. No advanced registration required. Just stop in! This drop-in event takes place between 10am-12pm on selected Saturdays.

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OPAL Shop
OPAL Shop

Discover new OPAL designs on swag you can wear and use to spread the word about the Oak Park Art League and help raise funds for our beloved organization. Find original artworks too!

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National Juried Call
National Juried Call

WE SEE YOU: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2024

SUBMISSION DEADLINE APRIL 28

Jurors: Pia Cruzalegui & Mia Garcia Hills

During this election year, the Oak Park Art League will host a national juried exhibition that aims to spotlight the values of the broader Oak Park community that celebrates inclusion, diversity and equity, during this time in our nation’s history when these very ideals are blatantly under attack.

This exhibition acknowledges that each artist’s journey is different and aims to include and celebrate contemporary expressions of artists from diverse backgrounds, identities and communities, understanding that these terms encompass a rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and perspectives.

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Tickets on Sale NOW!
Tickets on Sale NOW!

SATURDAY JUNE 8, 2024
Enjoy live music from the Woodstreet Bloodhounds, delectable bites, beverages and desserts along with raffle and silent auction packages and some surprises too. Join us in toasting the future of OPAL! If you can’t make the party, you can make a donation towards future art programs, exhibitions, and the care of our historic building.

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OPAL CALLING!
OPAL CALLING!

Ring! Ring!

Check your messages here and see where you can engage at OPAL and make it an even more vibrant art community!

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AKG Micro Gallery
AKG Micro Gallery

Check out what is on exhibit in the micro gallery as well as calls for mini art for the newest exhibit space in the Carriage House Gallery.

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SUNDAY Figure Workshops
SUNDAY Figure Workshops

Sundays 10am - 1pm

This is the traditional OPAL Sunday figure session for drawing from a live model. These are 3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions from 10am - 1pm. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!

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#100dayprojectOPAL
#100dayprojectOPAL

Share what you have been up to since starting February 18th when the project started by using #100dayprojectopal on social media. Our next check-in date TBA

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Carriage House Gallery

Founded in 1921, the Oak Park Art League (OPAL) is one of the longest, continually running non-profit arts organizations in Illinois. The Oak Park Art League's mission is to be a welcoming center of artistic inquiry, creative expression and art appreciation in Oak Park and the surrounding communities. Through the offering of dynamic public arts programming and exhibitions, our goal is to engage the beginner to professional artist in creative practices allowing for the refinement of their creative voice.