History Through Art Event
Event details
3pm - 6pm on Saturday June 6, 2026
Held at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum located at 110 W Fremont St, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. This event is a free art exhibition where local artists apply their creative talents to several historic themes to bring them to life.
Background on the event
In order to engage with our community and connect with the stories from our history, we are organizing an event that brings important narratives to life through artistic expression by local artists. It is a joint effort between the Art Guild and the Historical Society. The event will culminate in an open art competition where the creative works will be judged by members of the Art Guild community in a fun and supportive way. The stories will be constrained to two themes. The story of Harmony Park (how The American Tavern->The Vail->Harmony Park) and the story of the demolition debate for a historic home that is part of the HANA neighboorhood.
Themes
HANA theme
HANA stands for the Historic Arlington Neighborhood Association. It is a not for profit focused on retaining historic homes in the HANA neighboorhood boundaries.
Harmony park theme
This theme is about the building of a community staple, its accidental destruction and the building of the new community around the current Harmony Park.
Timeline
- HANA and Harmony Park themes
- March: release themes to artists
- April: Artist brainstorming sessions and painting begins
- May: All submissions are due
- June 6: HANA and Harmony Park theme unveiling exhibition
Sign up form for artists
Sign up form for event attendees
Walkins are welcome but an RSVP guarantees your spot.