Old Town Triangle Association

06/13/2024

Joseph Taylor is an oil painter, printmaker, and freelance illustrator. He has had a studio in Evanston, Illinois for over 25 years. An award-winning painter and printmaker, he studied art at Indiana University and the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and specializes in large scale oil paintings. Joe teaches painting at The Old Town Triangle Assoc...and he bakes a mean cherry pie.

Reception: Sunday June 30 | 2 – 4 PM
Exhibition: June 4 to July 9, 2024

04/29/2024

The Leslie Wolfe Gallery is proud to present Mike Turner's solo exhibition.

Mike Turner, a Chicago-based artist, paints and draws the paradox of comfort and convenience against the serene yet ominous backdrop of the suburbs. The tranquil facade of suburban existence gives way to a deeper exploration of the fragility of life, as themes of mortality and the passage of time are explored.

Opening Reception: Sunday May 5, 2 - 4 PM
Exhibition: April 29 - May 25

04/22/2024

The May 16, 2024 evening will feature a discussion on Entrepreneurship with experts in Craft Brewing/Organic Farming. Confirmed/invited participants include Old Town residents, John Hall and Fran Tuite, and former resident Greg Hall!

Register through our Linkinbio.

04/15/2024

Join us for a tasting of Greek wines that will make you forget you ever drank Roditis! 🍷

Vin Chicago's Mike Baker, Diamond Wine Importer's Ted Diamontis and Yaya Mas Greek Kuzina will have you dancing your way through a bouzouki medley. Check our Linkinbio to purchase your tickets.

04/08/2024

An inaugural meeting for the planning of the first "twin" event will be held Monday April 15th, at 5:30 pm, at the Old Town Triangle Center, 1763 N North Park Avenue (corner Menomonee & North Park). Lend your skills to create a community "twin" celebration of Bastille Day in Old Town on Sunday, July 14, 2024 and help decide what events to hold in the future.

Can't make the meeting? Contact us at [email protected] and let us know how you can help!

03/29/2024

The first of a regular series of speakers at the Triangle Center! Each month a different speaker/maker will address a topic of interest.

Clinical psychologist, spiritual intuitive, and Director of Mental Health at BIAN, Dr. Robbins invites you to tap into your own intuitive abilities as we explore Signs, Synchronicities, and Intuition in Everyday Life. Join us on Thursday, April 18 for a lecture, followed by a Q&A with Dr. Robbins. Light refreshments will be served.

Get your tickets here - everyone is welcome!

03/27/2024

The Leslie Wolfe Gallery is proud to present Patricia Patterson's solo exhibition.

Patterson's paintings create narratives with collected objects, collective memory, and a nod to art history. While the objects are chosen for their color, their placement results in relationships that suggest complex human relationships, archetypes and messages. The series was created in Mexico City and many of the rich cultural traditions of Mexico can be seen in the work.

Patterson, born in Illinois, is currently the Chair of Fine Arts at Loyola Academy. She worked and painted in Mexico City for the last 25 years and has a new studio in Evanston.

Opening Reception: Sunday April 7, 2 – 4 PM
Exhibition: March 30 – April 27 2024

03/15/2024

🌸 REMINDER that our Spring into Action Volunteer Fair is coming up soon! 🌸

Even MORE wonderful organizations will be present, with representatives eager to discuss what they do, and how you can get involved!

Do you have a passion for dogs and cats? Why not look at PAWS Chicago or Chicago Canine Rescue? Or maybe you're more of a craftsperson who delights in Pinterest before/afters - Digs with Dignity might catch your eye.

03/15/2024

As part of the Old Town Triangle Center renovation, we are clearing out our closets (so to speak) and offering you the opportunity to bring home a piece of Triangle history. There will be no charge for any of the items, but donations will be accepted.

There's something for everyone. We have a piano, a pillow, art, tools, books, art supplies, and everything in-between. NO HOLDS. You will have to be here to claim your treasure!

We encourage bringing your own resuable bag for the garage "sale." If you have extra bags of any kind and can donate them - paper, plastic, canvas - please drop them off at the Triangle.

Please join us on Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 10 am - 1 pm.

03/15/2024

Join the 2nd Annual Old Town Earth Day! 🌎️

🌳 On Saturday, April 20 from 9am-1pm, join our community-wide day of beautification in the parks. Meet at Ella Jenkins Park @ 333 West Wisconsin Avenue. Kids, families, dogs, & friends are welcome.

🫧 Supplies & refreshments will be provided - projects include gardening, painting, planting, and beautification. No cost to participate and your tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated. We hope you’ll join us and help us spread the word!

03/12/2024

Savor Lincoln Park, the much-anticipated annual indoor food festival, makes its grand return to Theater on the Lake on Wednesday, March 20.

Immerse yourself in Lincoln Park's incredible culinary scene featuring delicious bites and sips curated by over 20 neighborhood restaurants and bars, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Chicago's iconic skyline.

Use the promotional code OTTSLP24 to receive $5 off tickets at:

https://lincolnparkchamber.ticketsauce.com/e/savorlp2024

03/11/2024

Spring 2024 art class registration is now open!⁠
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Classes take place in the early evening or late morning/early afternoon. Pastel painting, acrylic and oil, charcoal drawing, and watercolor classes are available from three weeks to ten weeks. One is designed to work with your schedule. ⁠
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Check our Linkinbio to view additional information and register for the classes listed.⁠
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There's never been a better time for you to start taking an art class! Register soon - spring classes fill up especially fast!

03/06/2024

The Old Town Triangle Center is a polling place - make sure you cast your vote on Tuesday, March 19. There will be no classes or other events at the center on that day.

03/04/2024

Local community service organizations will be in attendance with information about their programs, volunteer needs, and impact on the neighborhood. This event is open to everyone.

Registration is not required but will help us with planning - thank you, in advance, for signing up through our website. We can’t wait to see you at the volunteer fair!

03/03/2024

The Leslie Wolfe Gallery is proud to be hosting Chicago-based artists Angela McElwain and Sheryl Nieman for their upcoming paired exhibition. Stop by during our gallery hours, and come join us for the reception to meet the artists.
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Opening Reception | Sunday March 10 | 2 - 4 PM⁠
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Exhibition Open | March 2 - March 28

02/21/2024

The Old Town Triangle Association is partnering with Marillac St. Vincent Family Services for a children's book drive. We are looking for new and gently used books for kids of all ages, in both English and Spanish.

Thank you all for your help!

02/05/2024

The Leslie Wolfe Gallery is proud to be hosting Chicago-based painter , Amber Keene, for her upcoming solo exhibition. We hope to see you there!

Opening Reception | Friday, February 23, 2024 | 6 PM

Exhibition Open | February 6 – February 29, 2024

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Amber Keene is an art teacher in Northbrook. Her background includes a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Art Education From University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Master’s of Fine Arts in Art Education from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

“I am in constant awe of the beauty that can be found in this world we live in. As an artist I try to capture that feeling of inspiration, using oils and a mixed media approach. My landscape paintings are a result of my travels in the U.S. and abroad and the pieces in my self-portrait series consist of resin, oils, and collaged images from nature. "

01/27/2024

Join us for a magical evening of cello music from around the globe, with Ian Maksin and jazz pianist Danny Bauer!

Cellist Ian Maksin will be performing at the Old Town Triangle Center. Apart from being recognized as one of the leading classical musicians, Maksin plays jazz, world, blues, flamenco, rock, R&B, pop, and has taken the cello well outside its conventional scope.

Doors open at 4 PM. Performance is from 5 to 7 with one intermission. Light refreshments will be provided.

01/26/2024

The Old Town Triangle Association is currently calling for donations of diapers of all sizes and baby wipes to meet an urgent demand amongst recent migrants and other people in need. You can also drop off any donations at the office of .

We are also still accepting other donations of clothing and toiletries. This collection will be open indefinitely. If you have any questions, please DM us or reach out over email at [email protected].

Thank you so much for your help – as a community, we can accomplish a lot!

01/26/2024

We are so excited to officially announce CLIFTON HENRI as the poster artist for the 2024 Old Town Art Fair!⁠
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Clifton is a Chicago-based artist and a hometown favorite, winning multiple awards for his humanity-focused photography. His poster will be the first circular poster in OTAFs 74-year history, and we're looking forward to seeing more of his boundary-breaking work at this year's Art Fair.

01/25/2024

Don't forget to join our meeting tonight!

Everyone will be here for the Annual Membership Meeting, Dinner & Board of Directors elections! Get out of the house and join your neighbors to reconnect and plan for the coming year. Added bonus, be the first to see the 2024 Old Town Art Fair poster!

The meeting will take place January 25, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM.
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Be sure to register through this link:

https://www.oldtowntriangle.com/calendar-of-events/ #!event/2024/1/25/annual-members-meeting-and-elections

01/19/2024

The Old Town Triangle Association is currently calling for donations of diapers of all sizes and baby wipes to meet an urgent demand amongst recent migrants and other people in need.

We are also still accepting other donations of clothing and toiletries. This collection will be open indefinitely. If you have any questions, please DM us or reach out over email at [email protected].

Thank you so much for your help – as a community, we can accomplish a lot!

01/12/2024

Unfortunately, due to extreme weather conditions this weekend, the Leslie Wolfe Gallery is postponing the opening reception for Beverly Alice Nash. We are still committed to having an opening reception once the weather calms down a bit.

In the meantime, please stay home and stay dry!

01/12/2024

01/11/2024

Show Dates: June 8-9, 2024 74th Annual Old Town Art Fair (IL) June 8-9, 2024 Application Deadline 1/15/24 APPLY HERE WHAT: 74th Annual Old Town Art Fair WHERE: Residential streets of Chicago's Old To

01/10/2024

Everyone will be here for the Annual Membership Meeting, Dinner & Board of Directors elections! Get out of the house and join your neighbors to reconnect and plan for the coming year. Added bonus, be the first to see the 2024 Old Town Art Fair poster!

The meeting will take place January 25, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM.
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Be sure to register through this link:

https://www.oldtowntriangle.com/calendar-of-events/ #!event/2024/1/25/annual-members-meeting-and-elections

01/05/2024

The Leslie Wolfe Gallery is proud to be hosting Chicago-based painter Beverly Alice Nash for her upcoming exhibition. We hope to see you there.

Opening Reception | Sunday, January 14 2024 | 2 PM – 4 PM

Exhibition | January 9 – February 2, 2024

Beverly Alice Nash is a Chicago-based painter with a BA in English and an MA in Gerontology. She is also a member of the Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) and the Art Encounter Critique Group.

“I paint the things that come into my eyes. Lately I’ve been focused on full length portraits of my friends and family. I especially like to paint big men because I am moved by the solidity and sensuousness of their bodies. My portraits should pe*****te the surface and recognize the temperament and personality of the person portrayed. I slightly alienate viewers from reality so that they can see reality freshly through my eyes."

12/19/2023

Winter class registration is now open!

Classes take place in the early evening or late morning/early afternoon. Pastel painting, acrylic and oil, charcoal drawing, and watercolor classes are available from eight weeks to fifteen weeks. One is designed to work with your schedule.

Check our website to view additional information and register for the classes listed.

There's never been a better time for you to start taking an art class!