Oak Park Education Foundation

Bird enthusiasts, art lovers and consumers of fine things…come to Fly Bird, 719 Lake Street in Oak Park, April 12 through May 2 for a visual and affordable treat.  Fly Bird, a design-oriented gift shop in Oak Park, is hosting the 6^th annual student art show/auction to benefit the Oak Park Education Foundation.

District 97 6^th grade students from Julian and Brooks middle schools, under the supervision of their art teachers, have donated their time and talent to create beautiful ink paintings in traditional Sumi-E style, with a bird theme.  The paintings will hang in the windows at 719 Lake Street, and can be observed at any time of day or night.

Oak Park Education Foundation's Art Start Program

Fly Bird is owned by an Oak Park and District 97 parent, Julia Nash. The store specializes in curiosities for the happy home, body and mind.  The staff at Fly Bird will make it simple for you to acquire one of these works of art. The bidding starts at only $10, will increase in increments of $5, with a “Buy Now” option for only $30! Bids can be made via email, telephone or in person.  And Frame Warehouse is offering $25 discounts on framing.

All proceeds from the auction benefit the Oak Park Education Foundation, which provides innovative enrichment programs (Art Start, Global Village, Architecture Adventure, Vex Robotics and Geared Up) in the Oak Park public schools, grades K-8. Our professional partners share their passion for art, science, architecture and engineering to more than 3,000 District 97 students every year.

Fly Bird is located at 719 Lake St. in Oak Park, and is open seven days a week, Monday thru Wednesday 10-6pm, Saturday 10-6pm, Thursday and Friday 10-8pm and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm. You can email headbird@fly-bird.net, call 708-383-3330 or come to the store with any questions regarding the show.   Stop by and take a look!

For more information, contact Deb Abrahamson, Oak Park Education Foundation, (708) 524-3023, dabrahamson@op97.org.