Your Creative Home in Oak Park and Beyond
Classes, exhibitions, and a welcoming community
for artists at every level — since 1921
Why OPAL?
Learn from Experienced Artists
High-quality instruction for all skill levels.
A Creative Legacy Since 1921
One of the region’s longest-standing community art centers.
A True Art Community
More than classes, a place to exhibit, connect and grow.
Exhibitions & Events
Showcasing artists from Oak Park and across the region
OPAL NEWS
April - June 2026
Elise Holowicki is OPAL’s next Artist in Residence. She is an award-winning filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist driving stories for film, digital, and exhibition spaces. Look for more about the workshop and mural projects Elise will be leading this spring.
We invite contemporary artists to explore the timeless yet ever-evolving relationship between humanity and the botanical world in BLOOM: Art of Flowers, Foliage & Fruit. This juried exhibition celebrates the diverse ways artists interpret, reimagine, and respond to floral and botanical subjects through contemporary perspectives.
Start Making Art
Workshops & Figure Sessions
Join the OPAL Community
Membership connects you to a vibrant community of artists and supporters. Enjoy access to exhibitions, special programs, and a creative network rooted in over a century of artistic tradition.
Members enjoy:
A historic setting to exhibit your work
Access to special member events & community activities
Discounts on classes
Taking a class or becoming a
member also supports OPAL.
Support Art in Our Community and Region
Your support helps OPAL provide classes, exhibitions, and outreach programs that serve artists of all ages.
Why it matters:
Your support helps expand access to art education and exhibitions for people of all ages.
Impact:
Scholarships and accessible classes
Support for local artists
Community partnerships and outreach
Serving Oak Park and the greater Chicago region since 1921