OAK PARK ART LEAGUE – Art School and Gallery since 1921
720 Chicago Ave. www.opal-art.com Gallery Hours
Oak Park, IL 60302 opal2004@sbcglobal.net M-F 1-5pm & Sat 1-4pm
708.386.9853
The Oak Park Art League believes in the freedom of expression and the importance of the creative voice. For more than 90 years OPAL has sustained an environment to develop, nurture and exhibit the work of local artists, past and present while cultivating art appreciation in the community. Our mission is to provide access to the disciplines and development processes so that artists of all ages, from amateur to hobbyist, enthusiast to professional may refine their unique creative voice in our studios and galleries. One of the longest continually operating arts organizations in the Chicago area, the Oak Park Art League fulfills its mission through weekly art classes for adults and children, monthly exhibitions, open studio time, weekly live-model drawing sessions, artist lectures and promotion and sales of artist-made work.
The Oak Park Art League is a wonderful place to learn something new, express yourself and make some new friends! Join us and be a part of what’s happening at OPAL!
Board of Directors Meet our volunteer Board
Archives Dig into more OPAL history with images from our scrapbooks
Virtual Tour Take a look around OPAL right from your desktop
Permanent Collection View the paintings donated by Artist Members dating back to 1912
OPAL Staff
Executive Director: Faith Humphrey-Hill
Assistant Director: Bryan Northup
Lead Intern: Cary Pohlhammer
OPAL FY11 Accomplishments at a glance
- New Board President
- The Board Committees were expanded with a more formal structure.
- Designed new website with shopping cart capability
- Began additional free programs such as Plein Air Painting, and Open Critiques
- Scheduled Children’s workshops
- Partnered with area organizations to expand and enhance programming.
- Established art demonstrations as part of our opening receptions
Goals for FY12
Celebrate our 90th anniversary with the following events:
- Host the Carriage House National Exhibition
- Brick-a-Thon Fundraiser
- Two fundraiser dinners are being developed.
- Continued partnerships with the following groups in Oak Park: ArtRageous Oak Park, Oak Park Public Library, Celebrating Seniors Week, Not for profit shared services group and the NFP arts organization shared services forum.
- Continue to advance towards eco-friendly alternatives including a phasing in of energy efficient bulbs in the gallery.
