Huge Turnout For Tiny Art Show In Oak Lawn

OAK LAWN, IL — Miniature masterpieces occupied a big space with 96 pieces submitted to the Oak Lawn Public Library’s Tiny Art Show. The pieces will be on view through the end of July.

Attendees packed the show’s opening reception on July 13. Organized by programming librarian Kate Donley, the show is just one part of the “Find Your Voice” Summer Reading celebration at the Oak Lawn Public Library.

The library collaborated with Acorn to Oak Studio, a new non-profit youth and community art center that meets at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ and offers fine art classes across all mediums. Acorn to Oak curated the show.

Earlier this summer, registered library patrons received tiny art kits from the library, containing a miniature canvas, paints and a brush. Patrons submitted their completed works for the community art exhibit.

Eli O'Grady, a student at Oak Lawn Community High School, won the youth award for best painting. Oak Lawn resident Heidi Jachna, received the adult award for the best painting, selected by one of Acorn to Oak’s resident artists, Linda Vorderer. Prizes included folios of high quality supplies from Blick Art Materials and Jerry’s Artarama.

Patrons can stop by the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Over 200 votes have already been submitted.