Forest Park Arts Alliance

Forest Park Arts Alliance We bring artists and residents together to enrich our lives through the power of art.

‘Sit & Savor’ a wonderful Summer day in Forest Park’s Constitution Court, the heart of downtown Forest Park. Spend the d...
06/20/2026

‘Sit & Savor’ a wonderful Summer day in Forest Park’s Constitution Court, the heart of downtown Forest Park. Spend the day and enjoy nearby drinks and delicacies in an outdoor setting at 10 hand-painted bistro tables and chairs.

June 27, 2026
10:30 am
Constitution Court
Forest Park, IL

Bid on your favorite Garden Post, and own a lasting piece of Forest Park’s vibrant arts community while supporting futur...
06/12/2026

Bid on your favorite Garden Post, and own a lasting piece of Forest Park’s vibrant arts community while supporting future public art projects. Don’t miss your chance to make one of these extraordinary creations your own!

You can place your bid by going to https://givebutter.com/c/garden-posts-pbse6a

The auction is open until Jun 11, 2026 @ 9:00 PM CDT with beginning bids ranging from $50 - $95.

If you are the winning bidder, plan to pick up your garden post at 7410 Madison Street, Forest Park on Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 1pm.

** Proceeds from this post will be donated to support future Arts Alliance programming.

Any questions, please email [email protected]

Stoop Sessions: Brad and JulesJune 23, 20261041 ThomasForest Park, IL7 pmForest Park Arts Alliance connects local musici...
06/09/2026

Stoop Sessions: Brad and Jules
June 23, 2026
1041 Thomas
Forest Park, IL
7 pm

Forest Park Arts Alliance connects local musicians with residents to host a 1-hour concert on their front porch during the Summer months (June - August).

Stoop Sessions are open to the public and free of charge. Join your neighbors, pull up your chair or a blanket and enjoy local entertainment in the summer breeze. Stoop Sessions are sponsored by Mark Hanson, State Farm Agent.

Brad & Jules are a harmonic duo based in the Chicagoland area. With roots in jazz, they perform an eclectic playlist ranging from James Taylor to Daniel Caesar. The soon-to-be married couple let their deep connection shine through their music, playful banter, and energy. They regularly perform at venues all around the area, including Bobby’s Eastside, Robert’s Westside, Scratch Restaurants, Friendly Music Community, FitzGerald’s, and others. For more information and dates, you can follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at Brad & Jules Music ().

Join us for year SIX in 2026!June 6th & 7th10am-5pm The Northern Illinois Pottery tour is a gathering of artists working...
06/03/2026

Join us for year SIX in 2026!

June 6th & 7th
10am-5pm

The Northern Illinois Pottery tour is a gathering of artists working in clay in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago, IL.

The studios are a short drive from each other, allowing some or all to be visited in a single day, and all are within an hour drive of Chicago. Admission is free and open to everyone.

Check out these Forest Park artists, and learn about all of the locations at https://www.northernilpotterytour.com

Forest Park Arts Alliance connects local musicians with residents to host a 1-hour concert on their front porch during t...
06/02/2026

Forest Park Arts Alliance connects local musicians with residents to host a 1-hour concert on their front porch during the Summer months (June - August).

StoopSessions are open to the public and free of charge. Join your neighbors, pull up your chair or a blanket and enjoy local entertainment in the summer breeze.

Kathleen Lane
1529 Elgin, Forest Park
June 9, 2026
7 pm

Kathleen is a professional Vocalist and Independent Artist based in Chicago, Illinois. Kathleen has written and performed her own music since a young age and now holds a degree in Vocal Performance with a focus in Jazz repertoire from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Kathleen blends classic rock and indie influences to create her heartfelt, melancholic sound within her original music. Kathleen has pursued multiple musical projects, both solo and with fellow musicians. Kathleen released two albums available on streaming platforms. Her most recent album, ‘Fat Chance,’ was released under her solo project Kathleen Lane. Her previous album ‘Like Havoc’ was released in her duo group called The Jades.

Kathleen has performed at various Chicagoland venues including Foundation Room, Wire, Pierogi Festival, Rockopelli Music Festival, Elbo Room, Beat Kitchen, Underground Lounge, Cubbie Bear and more.

StoopSessions are sponsored by Mark Hanson, State Farm Agent.

Bid on your favorite and own a lasting piece of Forest Park’s vibrant arts community while supporting future public art ...
06/02/2026

Bid on your favorite and own a lasting piece of Forest Park’s vibrant arts community while supporting future public art projects. Don’t miss your chance to make one of these extraordinary creations your own!

You can place your bid by going to:
givebutter.com/c/garden-posts-pbse6a

The auction is open until Jun 11, 2026 @ 9:00 PM CDT with beginning bids ranging from $50 - $95.

If you are the winning bidder, plan to pick up your garden post at 7410 Madison Street, Forest Park on Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 1pm.

Any questions, please email [email protected]

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mArt in the Park & Concerts in the Park are back! A perfect opportunity for families and friends to enjoy outdoor entert...
05/31/2026

mArt in the Park & Concerts in the Park are back! A perfect opportunity for families and friends to enjoy outdoor entertainment in a relaxed setting. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a great evening of local art, live music, and community.

Arts Alliance Forest Park will be returning this year for mArt in the Park, where local vendors and creators will be on-site selling all sorts of fun and unique goods!

Event dates:
June 17
July 15
August 12

6:30-8 pm
7501 Harrison Street
Forest Park, IL

Arts Alliance Forest Park is pleased to bring you the mArt in the Park, a free-to-attend outdoor market where you can browse, and purchase, goods made by local artists and artisans, while enjoying the Concerts in the Park series.

If you missed our Makers Market, this is a great opportunity to find hand-crafted art pieces, home goods, and personal care products.

05/23/2026

Would you, your business, or your organization like to sponsor or own an artist-created bistro table? 

Businesses, organizations, and residents throughout Forest Park are invited to provide “Sit and Savor” bistro tables where friends, employees, and customers can enjoy the Forest Park vibe. 

Each bistro table-top will be covered with a unique work of art painted by a local artist

*Cost is $300 per table (Includes artist fee and materials) 

*Sponsors will provide their own chairs 

*You or your business/organization will be identified on the “Sit & Savor” table tour map

*Promotional efforts and social media posts will tout your table.
 
*Table sponsors can keep/display table after this Arts Alliance program ends OR table sponsors can elect to receive the proceeds of an AAFP auction of their table at the end of the project (anticipated in October) 

The deadline for ordering a table is Tuesday, May 24.

To learn more about a Sit & Savor table at your business, please complete the form at this link https://forms.gle/DkYt8aoDEWYefhWX8 and the Arts Alliance will contact you with detailed information.

If you have general questions, contact the Arts Alliance Forest Park at [email protected]

The Arts Alliance of Forest Park is partnering with the Village’s Pride Committee to host a community banner and sign-ma...
05/19/2026

The Arts Alliance of Forest Park is partnering with the Village’s Pride Committee to host a community banner and sign-making event on June 5 at 5 pm in Constitution Court.

Open to all ages, the event invites participants to create Pride-themed messages to display around the community, celebrating love, identity, and inclusion while fostering connection and visibility.

The AAFP will provide the community banner, individual lawn signs, paint, and brushes.

Are you an artist, or know an artist looking for a paid opportunity to display their work? Arts Alliance Forest Park, in...
05/13/2026

Are you an artist, or know an artist looking for a paid opportunity to display their work?

Arts Alliance Forest Park, in collaboration with the Village of Forest Park and the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development (Explore Forest Park), invites experienced artists to submit proposals for original works on a 26-inch metal round tabletop.

The deadline for submitting a tabletop art application is May 24th.

Please complete the online application at https://forms.gle/kYvszDyRozB7YPqP9

These tables will be in Constitution Court - the heart of downtown Forest Park for visitors to enjoy nearby drinks and delicacies in an outdoor setting. Additional tables will be placed in sponsoring businesses throughout the community.

Tabletops will be primed before they are given to artists, and artists will be required to use the provided paint. Arts Alliance and its partners will control the selection process for artists. Submissions that include political messaging or inappropriate content will not be considered. Each artist will receive an honorarium of $200 upon return of the tabletop to AAFP.

If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]

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415-431 Thomas Ave
Forest Park, IL
60130

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