Welcome to Our Art Community

Tall Grass Arts Association promotes public education and appreciation of visual art through exhibitions, classes and the Park Forest Art Fair.

Holiday Hours:

New Years Eve: Closed (12/31/24)

New Years Day: Closed (1/1/25)

Love attending Holiday Markets?

“Tis The Season For Art”

Tall Grass Artists will present their Annual Holiday Show and Sale, ‘Tis the Season for Art 2024, featuring hundreds of affordable, high-quality artworks ideal for holiday gifts.

The event opens with a reception on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 12-3 PM. This is open to the public. Visitors can explore a diverse selection of original art and crafts available for purchase at reasonable prices. Items include glass bowls, vases, ornaments, photographs, prints, paintings in various mediums, jewelry, notecards, ceramics, handmade dolls and hats, pillows with unique designs, and needle-felted figures.

“Tis the Season for Art” holiday show and sale will end Jan 3,2025. Do not miss your chance to purchase a unique gift for a friend or loved one.


Up Coming Events

2024 Annual Fund Drive!

Tall Grass Arts Association: A Call to Action

The Tall Grass Arts Association is dedicated to celebrating and educating our community through the arts. We recognize the importance of arts education for children and its enriching impact on our lives. To sustain this mission, we are reaching out for your support!

We are excited to announce the launch of our 2024 Annual Fund Drive, which includes a generous Donor Matching Grant from the Village of Park Forest, a strong advocate for the arts. We invite you to contribute with a generous donation!

January Workshop

Layers and Glazes

Using acrylic paint and collaged tissue papers, we will create a beautiful nature-inspired piece of art.

We will begin by creating a base painting with acrylic paint. We will then work with tissue paper layers to create depth and interest. You will learn about collage, stamping, glazing, dripping and layering techniques. At the end, we will embellish the piece with metallic flakes and hand-made papers.

When: Tuesday January 21, 2025

Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Instructor: Karen Leader

Tuition: $65

Location:

Tall Grass Arts Association School

70 Lester Road

Park Forest IL, 60466

Phone Number: 708-748-3377

Coffee and Art

Coffee and Art

Watch Judi in action as she demonstrates various felting techniques, providing insights into her creative process. Discover the essential materials needed for successful felting. Judi will present her favorite tools and supplies, ensuring you leave with a clear understanding of what to use for your projects.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skills and connect with fellow art enthusiasts in a supportive environment. Join us for an inspiring session that promises creativity, community, and plenty of fun!

When: Wednesday Jan 22, 2025

Time: 11:00am-12:20pm

Location: Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery

367 Artists Walk

Park Forest IL, 60466

Non Members: $3 Donation

Members: Free

What to bring: A sharable appetizer and your favorite mug

RSVP: Call 708-748-3377 or click link below

Check out the information below

Are You An Artist? 

Call For Entries

SANCTUARY”

An exhibit of works that illustrate, portray,

or interpret the theme of Sanctuary.

Deadline for Entries: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Exhibit Dates: January 18 – February 22, 2025

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Artists are invited to submit entries for this

upcoming exhibit at Tall Grass Gallery.

Consider:

Places or times, objects or thoughts of calm, peace,

quiet, isolation, fellowship, friendship.

Creativity or rest. Freedom and release, safety and refuge. Protection. Asylum. Recovery. Drawing in, holding close.

 Sharing. Silence or voices joined in celebration, prayer, work.

Possible directions – home, places of worship,

faraway journeys, hidden forest trails, your workshop,

studio, kitchen, bedroom, family dining table, nursery,

classroom, gym, golf course, garden.

Caring for pets, reading in a favorite chair, performing

 on a theatre stage, playing a musical instrument. 

The symbols of your escape - telescopes, hiking boots,

 running shoes, maps, trains, planes. Driving alone in your car. Floating on the water. Writing in your personal journal.

 Sharing your secrets with a best friend over lunch.

 

Shelter from storms, noise, conflict, loss, pain.

Incubator. Laboratory. Places and times to refresh,

 rediscover, reconsider, recreate.

Objects that inspire renewal.

 Rebirth.

Want to be a Tall Grass Gallery Artist?

The application process is currently open for individuals interested in becoming an artist with Tall Grass Arts Association.