December Writer's Circle
Third Sundays in the gallery - writer's bring prose or poetry, approx 1,000 words to share and receive feedback from other writers. Free to attend.
November Writer's Circle
Third Sundays in the gallery - writer's bring prose or poetry, approx 1,000 words to share and receive feedback from other writers. Free to attend.
October Writer's Circle
Third Sundays in the gallery - writer's bring prose or poetry, approx 1,000 words to share and receive feedback from other writers. Free to attend.
September Writer's Circle
Third Sundays in the gallery - writer's bring prose or poetry, approx 1,000 words to share and receive feedback from other writers. Free to attend.
August Writer's Circle
Third Sundays in the gallery - writer's bring prose or poetry, approx 1,000 words to share and receive feedback from other writers. Free to attend.
July Writer's Circle
Third Sundays in the gallery - writer's bring prose or poetry, approx 1,000 words to share and receive feedback from other writers. Free to attend.
May Writer's Circle
Third Sundays in the gallery - writer's bring prose or poetry, approx 1,000 words to share and receive feedback from other writers. Free to attend.
June Writer's Circle
Third Sundays in the gallery - writer's bring prose or poetry, approx 1,000 words to share and receive feedback from other writers. Free to attend.
April Writer's Circle
Third Sundays in the gallery - writer's bring prose or poetry, approx 1,000 words to share and receive feedback from other writers. Free to attend.
March Writer's Circle
Third Sundays in the gallery - writer's bring prose or poetry, approx 1,000 words to share and receive feedback from other writers. Free to attend.
February OPEN Critique
Any artist member is welcome to bring one artwork to get feedback on from fellow artists in our ongoing monthly meet-up. You do not need to be in the current exhibit to participate. This is a benefit of artist membership.
Facilitated by Fran Sampson
Meets in the gallery
Figure & Faces Exhibitor’s Critique
Any exhibiting artist in the current exhibition Figure & Faces, is welcome to participate and receive feedback from fellow exhibiting artists on their piece in the show.
Unveiling the new mini gallery in OPAL
How could we fit more art in the gallery? You’re invited to come see! The Angelica Kauffman Gallery is filling a niche with a new mini gallery inside the Carriage House Gallery at the Oak Park Art League - literally, as an architectural niche has been turned into a micro gallery!
OPAL, in collaboration with @angelicakauffmangallery, has found a spot for a whole new art space and more exhibition opportunities.
Family StARTs Program Sunday January 29
Sunday, January 29
10am - 12pm
Ready to make some portable art?
Something to do for kiddos and their guardians! Join us Sunday January 29, between 10am and 12noon as we create our own individual pocket sculpture. What are pocket sculptures? Stop by the Gallery and find out.
CRIT TALK
Saturday Jan 28, 1pm-3pm. Stop by anytime!
Crit Talk is held in the Gallery in conjunction with the current exhibition, to enable a casual conversation about the works in the show. Just drop in to listen or discuss, but for sure to enjoy. Our guest facilitator may also have some insights for you to consider. If you want to talk about your work, it must be in the exhibition. Please do not bring any outside work with you. If you are art curious, stop by!
Family stARTs Holiday Program
Sunday, December 11th
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Let’s Make Some Ornaments !!
Join us Sunday, March 15 between 10am and noon as we create our own individual pocket sculpture. What are pocket sculptures? Stop by the Art League and find out.
End of the Year Appreciation Party
Please come by the Gallery on Saturday December 10th for an Open-House Appreciation Party from 1pm to 4pm. Everyone is invited, friends, family, and the art curious. There will be light refreshments.
Annual Giving Appeal
Giving Tuesday!
We hope that you will include OPAL in your end-of-year donations.
Knot a Problem
Thursday, November 17, 7-9pm
Join our group of knitters, spinners, weavers, sewers and felters for an evening of fiber art camaraderie. Beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome!
Knot a Problem
Thursday, October 20, 7-9pm
Join our group of knitters, spinners, weavers, sewers and felters for an evening of fiber art camaraderie. Beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome!
Family stARTs Program Sunday August 14
Sunday, August 14th
10am - 12pm
Ready to make some portable art ?
Something to do for kiddos and their guardians! Join us Sunday, August 14th between 10am and 12noon as we create our own individual pocket sculpture. What are pocket sculptures? Stop by the Art League and find out.
April Family stARTs Program
Sunday, April 10th
10am - Noon
It is finally spring! As flowers begin to bloom, butterflies are sure to follow. But you don’t need to enjoy them only from afar.
April Open Studio
Fridays in April
1-5pm
Artist Members are invited to work in our second floor classroom on their own projects in these self guided sessions.
The What, Why & Where of Social Media for Artists
Wednesday, March 23rd
6-7:30pm
Join Sarah Corbin as she digs into some of the whys and hows of social media for artists.
March Family stARTs Program
Sunday, March 13th
10am - Noon
Abstract art is often misunderstood. No more! Join Fran Sampson as she guides you through the gallery to learn what inspires artists to create work that represents an abstraction of reality.
March Open Studio
Fridays in February
1-5pm
Artist Members are invited to work in our second floor classroom on their own projects in these self guided sessions.
February Open Studio
Fridays in February
1-5pm
Artist Members are invited to work in our second floor classroom on their own projects in these self guided sessions.
Spoken Word
An evening of Spoken Word with the Oak Park Education Foundation’s Spoken Word Club
Tuesday, November 16th, 6-7pm
Fall Cleaning for a Cause
Saturday, October 2nd
1-4:00pm
Clean out your closets & cupboards and help OPAL raise a few dollars in the process. Proceeds will be put towards building improvements and general operating funds.
September Critique Night
Thursday, September 16th
6:30-8pm
Artist members are invited to gather for this IN PERSON event. Come with a WIP or completed piece for a group discussion..
June Critique Night
Thursday, June 27th
6:30-8pm
Artist members are invited to gather for this IN PERSON event. Come with a WIP or completed piece for a group discussion..