What a great neighborhood place! So much fun at the Matt Geer solo art show tonight!…read more The owner, Simon Lamb is incredibly supportive of local artists. He is heavily involved in the Chicago and Oak Park art communities. He brings new artists into the space frequently inviting all different types of art - sculpture, resin, acrylic - anything. There are shows to attend, both solo and collective shows and you can visit the gallery with an appointment. The artists are incredible, each has a unique view and are usually available for lively discussions. There is even a chocolatier that attends and has product for sale - try the bourbon chocolate, it's amazing. Included at the events: beer and wine. It makes for a really nice evening out. The gallery is close to other galleries and several restaurants, the location is perfect to bring a group and hang out.

Wonderful gallery in Oak Park showcasing local artists and musicians!read more

I prefer my art on the weird side, perhaps breathing fire, or at least squirming. I don't think…read morethat's covered under this place's definition of "funky," but then again, I don't live in Oak Park. Looks like a fine place to decorate a home with some good old fashioned bourgeoise art.

We all had a great wine and beer fueled private painting lesson! The instructor was friendly,…read moreapproachable, and helpful. Very quaint exterior as well!

This small in space Art League packs a lot of history. I enjoyed the classes taught by respected…read moreprofessionals. The classes lean more on studio time and community space then pure instruction and specific prjects which is nice. The classes were affordable and provide gallery shows once a year for students.

The Studio 312 is an awesome art studio/gallery. I've ordered a metal print in the past via the…read moreonline store and had great customer service and really quick delivery, as well as bought another "chromolux" (wood board with shiny finish) at the Bucktown art fest. Really reasonably priced & great quality, with a wood backer to the print to hang easily. This artist has some really cool work, mostly Chicago based street photography with a colorful graphic art modification, as well as photographs. I just recently came across the storefront on Paulina & Milwaukee & was super excited! The small (hence the name Crawl Space) yet gorgeous gallery has a few more artists displayed now also, all Chicago based artwork with the same options for materials. This studio also functions as a print shop, I'm an artist myself and am looking into having a few things printed on their materials. I recommend stopping by or contacting online. Also great for gift ideas!

Exceptional work!…read more Tim helped me decide between Chromaluxe printing and per his recommendation I couldn't be happier. He's an exceptional artist who was able to explain the entire printing process and happy to answer all of my questions. Highly recommend for a stand-up guy and a unique printing process that is guaranteed to be the center piece of conversation. Thanks again!

Love the store and the owners. They are very friendly and helpful. You will find some of the most…read moreunusual items in this store. It's been a few years since I traveled back to Forest Park and I am so glad we visited and caught up.

Fine pieces of Afrocentric art and etc. You'll be glad you visited this spot for the authentic…read moreAfrican art objects!!!

Belen is a fabulous teacher - she's knowledgeable, patient & kind…read more Our first time throwing and we are already to book again. Such a fun activity for families with teens. The kids enjoyed using the skills learned in HS Ceramics class. Can't wait to see our finished pieces!

My husband and I had our anniversary in Chicago. This was a very sweet experience. We loved our…read moreteacher. Very patient and it was both our first time doing pottery! Just waiting for our items to get shipped to us! We will definitely doing this again!!!

I was looking for a print of Chicago as a souvenir so my niece brought me to All Star Press. She…read morelives nearby and visits frequently. They specialize in limited edition artist prints. It seems as though they mostly focus on sports, Chicago culture, films and concerts. If you are interested I saw a lot of officially licensed Chicago Bulls prints. The store is clean and reasonably priced. It would be easy to spend lots of time going through their inventory. There are lots of hidden treasures. I saw the print that I wanted fairly quickly and was in and out of there within minutes but I will return for a longer visit.

Inspirational, beautiful, meaningful art and artists are tucked away in this arts district;…read moregrass-roots businesses with unique productions. Karen Schuman's Dancing Krow Studio, artist collective and gallery, is free to artists to show their work; Expressions Graphics is a working/teaching studio and gallery; Whatever Comes to Mind gallery features the 3-D creations of artist Tia Etu, to name a few of the galleries. An eclectic mix of restaurants, specialized shops, art galleries, and teaching studios in dance, crafts, and children's education are all there for the people. It's worth an afternoon visit!

There has been a recent revitalization happening in this part of the village. It's very exciting to…read moresee all the new additions to Harrison street including Happy Apple, Rare Bird, Centre PT, Actors Garden, Jake' Books, District Kitchen, Mora and more in just the past year to two years. There is a big annual community festival every year, "What's Blooming on Harrison", that's always very festive. Free parking. Easy Blue Line access. A great way to spend a couple of hours. We especially enjoy shopping at the Brown Elephant then lunch at Eastgate, followed by PIE at Happy Apple Pie Shop! So many cute galleries, too many to name.

GP Tetrev Pottery is my absolute favorite place to shop for beautiful, functional pottery for my…read morehome and also gorgeous pieces to gift to others. I've purchased over a dozen pieces since the shop opened earlier in the year. My plan is to buy a few more each month while I build up my kitchen collection. I want a whole set of dishes from here. And I plan to buy more holiday gifts here too. The large bowls, vases and tumbler sets make great gifts. The $20 bowls and mugs would be perfect to bring to all those work holiday gift exchanges where you are supposed to spend $20 on a gender-neutral gift and 90% of your co-workers wrap up a Starbucks gift card. Trust me, a $20 piece from this shop would be a way better gift!! I used to use glasses and plates from Pier One -and in a house full of busy teens and clumsy me many end up chipped or broken and we just toss them out- but this year I've been eating and drinking out of the hand-crafted mugs, bowls and plates from this shop. It makes a difference in how I approach meals and care for the items!! I get excited to eat off these truly beautiful creations and it makes me smile to know that each was crafted intentionally by a local artist. And I'm extra careful doing dishes now as I've grown so fond of each piece and I've watched the potters in the shop actually making the items so I know how much care and attention go into their work. I love how several different artists contribute to the inventory at the shop and I'm pretty sure I have items from everyone by now. Different colors, glazes and forms appeal to me in different ways and I always find something when I visit. Like I just learned the owner Gabe can do dog bowls! The prices are really amazing. Today I got 3 stunning pieces- bowl, mug and tumbler- for $50. They were supposed to be gifts but I've already put them in my dish cabinet. Gabe can do custom orders too. I encourage everyone to stop in and see this place in person. Shop local. Spread the word.

My 8th wedding anniversary was coming up and Bronze/Pottery are the Traditional materials. I…read morenormally search Etsy to find something unique for my wife, but I walked past this pottery studio recently and thought keeping it local would be nice. Gabe, the artist/owner, was amazingly accommodating to work with on a commissioned piece. I loved the original piece so much that I added on 2 additional smaller pieces that he had in the studio ready for sale. Everything was affordable, unique, beautiful and made by hand! I highly recommend checking him out if you are in the market for shelf decoration or really unique cups, bowls, etc.... Such an awesome experience that I came out of Yelp retirement to post! #SupportYourLocalArtist

We are absolutely over the moon with the beautiful work Paul and Jude did to create a memorial…read moreframe for my mother to honor my dad, who recently passed. Exceptional customer care, too! Thank you both for your kindness and compassion, as I was a bit emotional when I dropped off the materials. My mom loves her gift. It was ready in just over two weeks. It came in under the price point I needed to stick to as I'm on a budget, so that was awesome. I will definitely return with more frame projects. So grateful!

I cannot say enough great things about my experience from start to finish with Frame Warehouse,…read morespecifically with Paul and Ava! I went to 3 other frame stores before I found them. I brought in a large textile that I wanted framed and every other store I went to found an obstacle with everything due to the size of the piece. The biggest difference with Frame Warehouse was that they said "yes!" And found ways to make my requests happen, which turned into a piece that is unique and that I truly LOVE! Thank you, Ava, for your knowledge and guidance. Paul went above and beyond from the moment I called him to see if they could work with a piece this size, to the moment it was delivered. Yes, delivered, which we never discussed, but I got a text from Paul saying that they were renting a truck to bring it to me. I didn't even have to ask, they just made it happen at no extra cost to me. I about fell off my chair- the customer service was SO spectacular and is rare these days. All of this to say, I cannot recommend Frame Warehouse enough. I am SO beyond thrilled with my piece, my experience, and with Ava and Paul. Save the time that I spent looking at other stores and go straight to Frame Warehouse. I cannot say enough great things about my experience from start to finish with Frame Warehouse, specifically with Paul and Ava! I went to 3 other frame stores before I found them. I brought in a large textile that I wanted framed and every other store I went to found an obstacle with everything due to the size of the piece. The biggest difference with Frame Warehouse was that they said "yes!" And found ways to make my requests happen, which turned into a piece that is unique and that I truly LOVE! Thank you, Ava, for your knowledge and guidance. Paul went above and beyond from the moment I called him to see if they could work with a piece this size, to the moment it was delivered. Yes, delivered, which we never discussed, but I got a text from Paul saying that they were renting a truck to bring it to me. I didn't even have to ask, they just made it happen at no extra cost to me. I about fell off my chair- the customer service was SO spectacular and is rare these days. All of this to say, I cannot recommend Frame Warehouse enough. I am SO beyond thrilled with my piece, my experience, and with Ava and Paul. Save the time that I spent looking at other stores and go straight to Frame Warehouse.