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Arts & Culture

The arts and cultural community of Tinley Park continues to expand, providing plenty of opportunities for fun, enrichment and self-expression.

Vogt Visual Arts Center
The Tinley Park - Park District organized the award-winning Vogt Visual Arts Center in 1996. The facility itself is among Tinley Park’s most distinguished landmarks. The elegant 19th-century structure was once the home of Henry Vogt, Tinley Park’s first mayor. Since its establishment, the building has undergone restoration and now serves as the area’s hub for artistic and cultural endeavors. A number of engaging art classes are available for children and adults of all skill levels. Watercolor, stained glass, photography, cartooning and oil painting are among the various options found at VVAC. Additionally, the facility houses a gallery of local and well-known artists, and presents a new exhibition featuring the work of local artists each month. The VVAC also hosts free jazz concerts, an art show and sale, and other special events throughout the year. The Vogt Visual Arts Center is located at 17420 S. 67th Ct. in Tinley Park. For more information, call 708-614-6503 or visit www.tinleyparkdistrict.org.

Arts Alive! Community Band
The Tinley Park Arts Alive! Community Band is comprised of both amateur and professional musicians who are committed to providing live musical presentations to the greater Tinley Park area. Established in 1987 under the Park District’s “Arts Alive!” program, the band’s season lasts throughout the year, with many of the concerts free of charge. A full-sized concert band, a jazz band and small ensembles comprise the elements of the Community Band. Afternoon and evening productions are regularly held at local schools, parks, the Convention Center and other venues. For more information, call 708-342-4200 or visit www.artsalive.org.

Arts Alive! Community Theater
The Arts Alive! Community Theater is a very successful children’s theatrical troupe, made up of children ages 8-16. The theater welcomes children with or without previous acting experience to participate in several productions a year. For more information, call 708-342-4212 or visit www.tinleyparkdistrict.org.

PUBLIC ART: Benches on the Avenue
Instituted in 2004, Benches on the Avenue is a wonderful downtown public art project sponsored by the Tinley Park MainStreet Commission. The program was created as a way to promote local resident and tourist interest in our Downtown, as well as to promote an appreciation of the arts. In 2009, 19 functional benches adorn the streets of Downtown Tinley Park, featuring the theme “Classic TV.” Bench themes change annually, with previous years displaying themes such as “Hurray for Hollywood,” “Favorite Children’s Storybooks,” “Travel” and “Toyland.”

Tinley Park Arts Council
The Tinley Park Arts Council is a fairly young nonprofit organization, having been established in 2005 as a means to encourage the appreciation of the arts. Comprised solely of dedicated volunteers, the council sponsors a multitude of local arts and culture initiatives and events throughout the year. For more information, call 708-444-5278 or visit www.tinleyparkartscouncil.org.