The art instillation will feature the work of abstract expressionist painter and Oak Park Arms resident, Frank Schaben.

The exhibition can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay – a weekend, a week, a month or longer.

The reception is free and open to the public. Call Jill Wagner at 708-386-4040.

Veronica Hallissey, an artist and author, will be displaying her “Wall Quilts.” This exhibition will feature a series of “want to be touched 18th and 19th century” winter scenes in the form of quilted wall hangings.

“I find my greatest peace when working with winter scenes from the 18th and 19th centuries,” Hallissey said. “I find refreshment pouring into me when I work with wall quilts. Old memories are brought forth making new ones for the young.”

In addition, the exhibit will feature a reading from her book of poetry, “Kiss the Moon.” Her latest book, “The Last Bird Sings,” along with “Kiss the Moon,” will also be available for purchase.

Hallissey has been writing since the 1960s. Born in Lockport, NY, she graduated from the University of Buffalo. Her poetry has been published in a variety of small press magazines. She is known for bringing her unusual point of view to her poetry, combining strong natural images with a deep spiritual language. She currently lives in Gurnee, IL with her husband.

The gallery can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Friday, March 15th.

The Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay – a weekend, a week, a month or longer.

The reception is free and open to the public. The works will be on display until Friday, March 15th. Call Jill Wagner at 708-386-4040.

Photos from members of the Oak Park Photography Club (OPPC) will be debuted and displayed. In addition, a one-day sale will allow guests the unusual shopping opportunity to purchase photographers’ pieces.

The OPPC is a diverse group which spans three generations and all skill levels. But all members share a passion for photography. Together, they sharpen their skills and share their knowledge and experience.

In monthly meetings the club hosts guest photographer presentations and uses other mediums, such as group discussions, to allow members to learn from one another through an informal setting for critique.

The gallery can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Friday, Feb. 1st.

The Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay – a weekend, a week, a month or longer.

The reception is free and open to the public. The works will be on display until Friday, Feb. 1. Call Jill Wagner at 708-386-4040.

She writes, “With all of my clients, my motivation and mission is to paint for them a portrait which goes beyond simply an accurate rendering of the physical features and reflects the personality and characteristics of each beloved pet.” For more information please check out her website here. The Oak Park Arms is very excited to include Weiderman in our growing collection of spotlighted artists. We hope you’ll come over and check it out!

The Oak Park Arms Narrow Gallery is a wonderful space we’ve dedicated to housing local artists. Collections are rotated every couple of months and range from photography, watercolors, oils and sculpture. We’re constantly on the look out for new artists to highlight. Inquiries or requests for more information should be directed to Desi Vasquez at (708) 368 – 4040 or desi@oakparkarms.com.