The Oak Park Public Library welcomes local artists to exhibit their work and engage with the community. Our commitment to equity and anti-racism guides access to opportunities and spaces. We invite artists of all backgrounds and mediums to submit a proposal to exhibit their work in a library space designed to showcase wall-mounted paintings, photographs, and two-dimensional art.
Submissions are reviewed by a cross-departmental committee representing diverse employment classifications and organizational levels. The library will contact selected artists to coordinate a one-month exhibition of their work. The selection process is guided by multiple factors:
- The library’s commitment to equity and anti-racism;
- Prioritization of local and Oak Park affiliated artists;
Submit a proposal
Before submitting a proposal, please review the library’s Exhibiting Art in the Library policy and review the submission deadlines below.
| Proposals submitted by… | Will be considered for display: |
|---|---|
| March 1 | August-December |
| September 1 | January-June |