Arts & Entertainment

Scout the Next Public Art Location in Oak Park

Commission seeks feedback for installation of next project.

Ever found yourself walking or driving around Oak Park and thought a particular spot could use a big splash of artistic enhancement? 

The village wants your input. 

Oak Park's public art advisory commission, an 11-member group appointed by recommendations from the Oak Park Area Arts Council, is asking residents to submit locations for its next project, which could take the form of a mural, mosaic or sculpture. 

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The commission recently oversaw the installation of Arched Rings, south Oak Parker Patrick McDonald's sculpture at the corner of Ontario Street and Harlem Avenue. 

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McDonald's sculpture is the latest in a series of public art projects, including painted benches along Harrison Street and the . 

Have a good idea for a location? Email it to public art advisory commission chairman at dmsokol@uic.edu. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.


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