Oak Park-River Forest

In 1954, the Oak Park-River Forest Community Associates was formed to serve the communities of Oak Park and River Forest. Oak Park-River Forest Associates became the second suburban group to affiliate with the Art Institute of Chicago and today has an active membership of approximately 200.

Among the creative programs presented annually are image-illustrated lectures at the Art Institute, which focus on both the current exhibitions and the permanent museum collection. Also sponsored are an opening coffee, a spring luncheon, multiple day trips, and most recently, an extended tour to art venues in other states. All programs are coordinated through the Art Institute.

Members reside in the following zip codes: 60305, 60302, 60301, 60126, 60304, 60707, 60546, 60523, 60521, and 60527.

Unless otherwise noted, programs are for Community Associates members only.

(g) Program is for Community Associates members and their guests. 
(p) Program is open to the public. 

For more information, e-mail CAcoordinator@artic.edu.

Upcoming Programs
2012-2013 

Lecture: Women’s Work—A Celebration of Art by Women
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Jeff Nigro, Art Institute 
Unity Temple, Oak Park, IL

Bus Trip: Chicago’s Guilded Age
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

About Tours
Glessner House, Palmer House lunch, and Chicago Cultural Center

Guest Artist Lecture: Glass Houses, Phantom Trucks, and Birds in Space (g)

November 8, 2012

Lecture by Inigo Manglano-Ovalle, artist
Optional lunch at the Art Institute

Lecture: A Celebration of the Ancient Mediterranean—The Jaharis Galleries
Thursday, December 6, 2012

Sarah Alvarez, Art Institute 
Morton Auditorium, Art Institute 

Lecture: They Seek a City—Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1900-1950
Sunday, January 27, 2013

David Stark, Art Institute 
Free lecture at Oak Park Public Library 

Lecture: Pablo Picasso—Classic Modernist
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Margaret Farr, Art Institute
Morton Auditorium, Art Institute 

Art and Music Seminar: Picasso and Chicago—100 Years (g)
March 18, 2013

Stephanie D’Alessandro, Art Institute 
Symphony Center 
Lunch optional at the Art Institute

Lecture: Painterly Monotype Printing
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Lecture by Ingrid Albrecht
Spring Luncheon at Oak Park Country Club

Bus Trip: Chicago Stained Glass
Tuesday, May 9, 2013

About Tours
Tiffany Stained Glass Ltd., Quigley Chapel, and two west loop galleries
Lunch at 437 Rush

Lecture: Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity—A Preview
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Gloria Groom, Art Institute 
Morton Auditorium, Art Institute