The Oak Park Art League is rolling out the red carpet again this year for HOUSE of OPAL 2026,
our 105th Anniversary celebration fashion themed gala fundraiser, this time at
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association.
We are taking last year’s theme further down the runway and hosting a bigger fashion show as the centerpiece of the evening.
Expect tasty food and desserts, beverages (bar), silent auction and raffle as well as a chance to dress
in one of our three fashion categories that reflect our long history
1920's ~ OPAL Origins | 1970's Era | The Future
BECOME A SPONSOR DONATE TO AUCTION PRINTABLE FLYER
1 Ticket includes: 6:30 pm entry, tasty food and desserts, two drink tickets (adult beverages) for one guest. 6:30 - 9:00 pm
TICKETS
Includes a Michigan Gift Basket with goodies for your trip!
The Sawyer, MI lake home is nestled in the charming woods, and a quick 5-minute walk
to the association’s Lake Michigan beach (including lots of steps down to the beach and
back up). This beautiful and spacious home accommodates a maximum 8-10 guests.
There are four bedrooms, one with a king bed, and three with queen beds, and 4 full
bathrooms. There’s also a huge basement, with a pull-out bed and several twin
mattresses. The basement/game room has a pool table, a ping pong table, and a 75” tv
screen for your viewing pleasure. Outside there’s a hot tub, screened porch, fire pit, grill
and outdoor seating.
Nearby attractions - Sawyer Garden Center; The Historian Cocktail Lounge, Local Pour
- A Tasting Room with a Twist; Vickers Theater; Longstory Wine
Bar & Restaurant; Journeyman Distillery
Date range – October, 2026 thru September, 2027. Availability and actual dates must be agreed-upon and booked with homeowners.
Total package valued at $2,000.00
Raffle tickets $100.00 per ticket
Buy your raffle tickets now!
Ticket sales online through 8:00pm Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Winner will be chosen and announced at HOUSE OF OPAL 2026 at the 19th Century Club at 9 pm on Saturday, Sept. 12th. Winner need not be present at the event to win.
Consider a donation if you cannot attend
HOUSE of OPAL 2025
Thank you for celebrating House of OPAL with us!
Friends like you make it possible for OPAL to continue the tradition of art practice and appreciation
in our local community and beyond.
OPAL thanks these businesses and individuals who have generously supported HOUSE of OPAL
as a sponsor, partner, and raffle/silent auction donor.
OAK PARK • IL FILM FESTIVAL
Classic Cinemas
Comedy Plex
Cooper's Hawk Winery
Linda DeViller
Fitzgerald's / BabyGold
Laurie Freivogel / Kiku Handmade
Mia Garcia-Hills, PhD.
Maria Gedroc Art, LLC
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Jerusalem Café
Joe Malo
Jacqueline Lakely Original Artwork
Kim and Kevin Robinson
Sanders Fine Portraits
Scratch n Sniff
Shira Slack
Studio 19 Barre & Fitness
Swelter Coffee
The Travel Gallery, Inc.
Thank you to all the wonderful House of OPAL Committee Members, Board of Directors and numerous volunteers including our amazing Fashion Showcase Coordinator, Antane Phillips, and Designers, Models, Photographers and DJ Quan for bringing the HOUSE of OPAL fashion show to life!
