TAKE PRIDE:Hair & Fiber Exhibition Reception
Join us to meet the artists and see the Pride month exhibition.
Crochet Coral Club
OPAL invites the community to monthly meet-ups to create coral shaped forms out of crocheted plastic.
No experience necessary. Come learn crochet techniques as well as facts about plastic impacts on the environment and commune with fellow artists and help build something bigger.
Artwork Pick-up/Drop-off
Retrieve work from the previous exhibit and drop off for the next one during weekend gallery hours, 1-4pm.
SPIRALING: Eco-Art for Kid’s Sake Exhibition Reception
Join us to meet the artists and see the exhibition.
BAKE SALE @ OP Farmer's Market
The Oak Park Art League will be at the Oak Park Farmer’s Market, holding a Bake Sale fundraiser on JULY 19, 2025.
Artwork Pick-up/Drop-off
Retrieve work from the previous exhibit and drop off for the next one during weekend gallery hours, 1-4pm.
Day in Our Village
We’ll be in Scoville Park sharing our mission and having fun doing it. Stop by and say hi or volunteer to help out.
OPEN Critique 6-8pm
Anyone can bring in a single piece of their own artwork and get feedback from fellow artists.
Artist CV and Headshots- Professional Development Series
With Shanelle Harrison and
Bryan Northup
Saturday, May 24, 1 -4 PM
Sunday, May 25, 1-4 PM
Book your spot for a one-on-one CV consultation on creating or improving your CV and a 10-minute photo shoot to update your artist headshot.
Crochet Coral Club
OPAL invites the community to monthly meet-ups to create coral shaped forms out of crocheted plastic.
No experience necessary. Come learn crochet techniques as well as facts about plastic impacts on the environment and commune with fellow artists and help build something bigger.
Mi·cro·cosm: Group Micro Art Gallery Exhibition Reception
Join us to meet the artists and see their mini artwork.
ARTIST TALK: The Grand Tour
The talk will cover the history of The Grand Tour, a series of routes across Europe travelled by artists and writers during the 18th Century, and draw connections between their experiences and the potential for artists travelling today.
Artwork Pick-up/Drop-off
Retrieve work from the previous exhibit and drop off for the next one during weekend gallery hours, 1-4pm.
WORKSHOP
Join us for a Construction Poetry Workshop with Cynthia Breunlin. We will select poems and images in order to create playful constructions.
EXPO + OPAL Exhibitor’s Critique 6-8pm
Anyone can bring in a single piece of their own artwork and get feedback from fellow artists.
Storytelling Night with OPALGA+
We are proud to facilitate a night of queer storytelling with OPALGA+ specifically featuring our friends in the transgender / non-binary / gender-fluid community.
Crochet Coral Club
OPAL invites the community to monthly meet-ups to create coral shaped forms out of crocheted plastic.
No experience necessary. Come learn crochet techniques as well as facts about plastic impacts on the environment and commune with fellow artists and help build something bigger.
OPAL + EXPO Member Exhibition Reception
Join us to meet the Artist Members of OPAL and see their best work.
Multi Model Figure Session 5:30 - 9:30 pm
OPAL is partnering with The Registry Of Figure Models And Artists to host a unique figure model training and drawing session for artists. Spaces will be limited to 10 spots for artists.
Artwork Pick-up/Drop-off
Retrieve work from the previous exhibit and drop off for the next one during weekend gallery hours, 1-4pm.
Spring Studio Sale
April 2-4, online sale
Saturday April 5, 9-11am
Come to the in-person sale at OPAL to shop what’s left.
OPEN Critique 6-8pm
Anyone can bring in a single piece of their own artwork and get feedback from fellow artists.
Artist Talk 2-4 pm
PLANET POSITIVE PRINTING FOR ARTISTS
with Print Innovation Lab
MARCH 22, 2-4 pm
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.