Garfield Park Arts Center

Happy Halloween from GPAC!

Celebrate Día de Muertos in a few short days on November 2 from 6:30-8 PM at GPAC. Learn more about this Mexican holiday and partake in the traditions by enjoying cultural music, dance performances, storytelling, creating Mexican-inspired crafts, and more!

Join us on Saturdays for Arts for All - a free, self-guided art project. This month: Abstract Wire Portraits - Learn how to “draw” a self-portrait sculpture using craft wire.

Today is the last day for the SALI National Abstract Art Exhibition XVIII! This unique exhibit is dedicated to showcasing the best two-dimensional abstract paintings from across the United States. Visit the link in bio for more info.

Tonight is the night! Join us for an evening of spooky stories in our Main Gallery from 5:30-7:30 PM. We encourage families to show up in costume to listen to storytellers share creepy, kid-friendly tales. Grab a take-home craft kit on your way out!

Join GPAC and Garfield Park neighbors to celebrate Día de Muertos in one week, November 2, from 6:30-8 PM. Learn more about this Mexican holiday and partake in the traditions by enjoying cultural music, dance performances, storytelling, creating Mexican-inspired crafts, and more!

We're also partnering with Ivy Tech for an exhibit! I Am Unique (November 5 - 19) acknowledges how different our backgrounds are and how one of a kind that makes each of us. This exhibit features artwork by students at Ivy Tech Community College. Visit link in bio for more info.

GPAC and Ivy Tech have partnered for this year's Spirit & Place Festival! Join us on Saturday, November 5 (12-2 PM) for an all-ages event where guests will explore interactive arts activities designed to create community. Register online at weaving-the-web.eventbrite.com.

GPAC, in partnership with the Southside Art League, hosts the 18th annual SALI National Abstract Art Competition. This unique exhibit is dedicated to showcasing the best two-dimensional abstract paintings from across the USA. Visit the link in bio for more info.

Today is the day for Vintage Movie Night! Drop-in tonight, October 22 at 8 PM for Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948). No pre-registration required; guests will pay $5/each at the event and concessions are available for $1/each. Visit the link in bio for more info.

Need Friday night plans? Join Garfield Shakespeare Company as they perform The Tempest, a play about magic, betrayal, love and forgiveness. Free performances will be at the MacAllister Amphitheater on October 21-22 at 7:30 PM. No reservations-seating is first come, first served.

We're one week away from Spooky Stories! Join us for an evening of spooky fun in our Main Gallery on October 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM. We encourage families to show up in costume to listen to storytellers share creepy, kid-friendly tales. Grab a take-home craft kit on your way out!

The Garfield Park Arts Center has temporarily adjusted their facility hours. GPAC will be open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 1 – 5 PM, or by appointment.

This weekend, Garfield Shakespeare Company returns with The Tempest, a play about magic, betrayal, love and forgiveness. Free performances will be at the MacAllister Amphitheater on October 20-22 at 7:30 PM. No reservations - seating is first come, first served.

Artist Call Out! Bismillah: The Intrinsic Art of Muslims (Jan 6 - 28) will feature a diverse range of Islamic Art. This exhibit will embody the talent, culture, and diversity in the local Muslim community. Deadline: December 5. Visit link in bio for more info.

This month GPAC, in partnership with the Southside Art League, features the SALI National Abstract Art Exhibition XVIII. This unique exhibit is dedicated to showcasing the best two-dimensional abstract paintings from across the United States. Visit the link in bio for more info.

We're one week away from Vintage Movie Night! This month, we're watching Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) on October 22. Movie starts at 8 PM, tickets are purchased upon entry for $5. Concessions are $1/ea - cash only. Visit the link in bio for more info.

When planning a visit to GPAC, don't miss out on the amazing solo exhibits we have this Fall. View 'Waves' by Moumita Mukherjee through Nov 22. Visit the link in bio for more info.

English Country Dancing has been cancelled for this month - thank you!

This weekend, Garfield Shakespeare Company returns with The Tempest, a play about magic, betrayal, love and forgiveness. Free performances will be at the MacAllister Amphitheater on October 13-15 and 20-22 at 7:30 PM. No reservations - seating is first come, first served.