You’ve admired the stunning murals along the train tracks in Oak Park—maybe you even have a favorite. Now, step into the creative world behind these masterpieces!
Join the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Park District of Oak Park for an exclusive evening at Cheney Mansion, where you’ll meet the artists who brought these vibrant murals to life.
Some of these talented muralists will be on hand, showcasing miniature canvas versions of their large-scale works and sharing the stories behind their inspiration, vision, and artistic process. This is your chance to engage with the creators, ask questions, and gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry that brightens our community.
Enjoy delicious light bites, sip on your favorite beer, wine, or soda, and mingle with fellow art enthusiasts in an atmosphere of creativity and conversation.
The evening will culminate in an exciting raffle where you can take home one of these exclusive canvas recreations—a unique piece of Oak Park’s art scene! $15 of your registration fee goes directly to supporting the Oak Park Area Arts Council, ensuring that public art continues to thrive in our community. Ages 21+
Meet the artists. Support local art. Take home a piece of history.
Welcome to your ticket to two hours of hands-on crafting, painting, and pure artistic expression. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, Dive into our full range of art supplies—from paints, pastels, and markers to unique papers, stencils, and more. Whether you’re looking to unwind with a paintbrush or experiment with mixed media, our studio is your creative playground. Bring a friend, bring family, or just bring yourself, and let your imagination run wild in a fun, welcoming space.
Fridays are for FUN. Sign up to join a lovely group of friends for an afternoon of competition. Scrabble- two to four players score points by placing tiles, each bearing a single letter, onto a game board divided into a 15×15 grid of squares. The tiles must form words that, in crossword fashion, read left to right in rows or downward in columns and are included in a standard dictionary or lexicon.
Join us for an afternoon of party bridge. Bridge has been the favorite card game to many notable Oak Park residents including Elizabeth Cheney (of Cheney Mansion). Join your fellow Bridge enthusiasts for an afternoon of card etiquette and serious gameplay in a relaxing environment. No partner is needed. These are all one-day registrations.
Step out for hot nights of summer dance at Cheney Mansion. Join us in June, July and August for both instruction and open dancing on the patio at Cheney Mansion.
Each month will be themed music and instruction from our PDOP expert dance instructors. You will work up an appetite, so we will have tasty appetizers and your registration includes 2 drink tickets. Non- alcoholic beverages will also be available. Ages 21+
