ART ON HARRISON 2008

The Oak Park Arts District presents the 13th Annual Art on Harrison on Friday, September 19, 6-10 pm; Saturday, September 20, 12-8 pm; Sunday, September 21, 12- 5 pm. The art walk will occur along Harrison Street from Austin Blvd to Elmwood Ave.

During the three-day art walk the galleries will host special exhibits and events including an earring workshop at Bead in Hand, chair painting contest at Buzz Café, make your own paperweight class at Prodigy Glassworks, and fall fashion preview at Pamela Penney Textile Arts. An outdoor art festival with over 25 guest artists will take place on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday at 2 pm there will be a local Oak Park boutique fashion show, produced by Exodus Magazine and Majamas, on the stage at Harrison St. and Lombard Ave. The first 200 attendees to the fashion show will receive a free goody bag!

Many activities for children and families are in store all weekend long.  On Saturday from 2 - 6 pm House of Heat will sponsor the Soil Action Mobile from Chicago’s Field Museum where children can learn about the science of wiggling worms, natures’ cycles and how soil supports everyday lives.  On Saturday, 12- 6 pm, and Sunday, 12- 4 pm, Wonder Works will host a kids’ craft table.  On Saturday from 12- 8 pm on the Harrison and Lombard stage there will be live music, demonstrations by Akeido and Yoga Trek, and an Animal Hour to meet various Dog Rescue Organizations and learn proper dog and human etiquette.

About Oak Park Arts District:

The Oak Park Arts District has been in existence for over a decade. This area is located on Harrison Street, and spans the distance from Austin Boulevard to Elmwood Avenue. With a variety of galleries, specialty boutiques and unique restaurants, in addition to businesses that focus on the healing arts, this district is a rich, artistic and cultural shopping destination in Oak Park.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Andrea Rubin
312-399-4333