The Brickhouse Gallery

Stellar experience!I met the gallery owner by chance of an intentional stop by The Underground, one of only 54 Black bookstores left in America. Mama Rose saw my cultural interests, and suggested I walk down the street to The Brickhouse.Beautiful building with an artistic courtyard. We read the window, and saw there was an interesting exhibit showing--opening that evening. We returned to conscious art and poignant discussion. A great eve--with hospitality.Talking to the owner, she shared other prolific thoughts and connected us to more cultural opportunities.

I have gone to several events at the Brickhouse Gallery. Everyone single one of them were wonderful. I would encourage anyone and everyone to attend a function or just walk on through.Kimberly Austin

The Brickhouse Gallery served as the perfect backdrop for my daughter's baby shower. Barbara (owner) was very sweet and professional. Here are a few pics from our event.

Haven't been here to attend a gallery or for the art on the wall specifically, but I love the layout and the form and function of the build, its an open flow of space, with the viewers and the art interacting in such a way where all can be seen.I went here for an open mic night last Monday (The Most Open Mic in the City, where there was poetry, hip-hop, rap, music..), and it was beyond enjoyable, interactive, great location for all the arts, performances and just to get communities of people together. It's one of a kind.

I discovered this gallery on 36th St & Broadway when I went out exploring a few days ago, they weren't open at the time, so resolved to return on 2nd Saturday and did.It is an old, industrial, brick building with character of it's own, and is a lovely space for displaying art of various forms. There is also an outdoor area in back.The web site says they want "to bring art and art education to the community", "teach art in all its forms", and they provide a venue for new, as well as established, and would be artists.I enjoyed my visit to see the current exhibit, and signed up to receive email notification of future events and am looking forward to what is to come.

The Brickhouse has live Jazz Jams every Sunday evening from 6 - 8 pm - $10. at the door - great music and different musicians every week! The art changes regularly - amazing displays in a cool, peaceful environment. They also have an amazing pizza oven outdoors built by artisans. Great additional to historic Oak Park.

I attended a "theatrical event" - a performance of "A Good Egg" by Elaine Gale. The show/reading was excellent. The brick House is charming. More than that though, I am an artist. I had met one of the partners that run Brick House where she was speaking at an art event. She impressed me so much that I couldn't wait to see the Brick House. The performance was very soon after that. That night I met the other partner. Again I was struck by her realness, and deep compassion. This common dream of theirs exudes the power of real people who really care and live their prayers.

When I moved to Oak Park this was an abandon gas station/mechanic shop eye sore, but now it has transformed into a movin' and shakin' art gallery. Located on the corner of Broadway and 36th street it is a fantastic addition to my Oak Park Neighborhood. It is a group of art studios and a gallery. The Sacramento Bicycle kitchen has a space there too! I've seen all mediums of art being made and shown here, from wood carvings and metal work, to paintings and ceramics. Second Saturdays are alive with so many different themes! I've seen South American Dancers, fire twirlers, and cool movies on the lawn! Dave Davis is the owner, a fantastic artist as well, he really loves what he does and he is building a wonderful showcase to share it with everyone. If you haven't been out to the Brick House take the time to have a look, you just don't know what you may see.

Cool venue right off Broadway. I had never been here but was invited to attend a play so I went. The space is small and industrial but welcoming. The back is a large yard with a huge fireplace and a small gender neutral bathroom located in the back. I liked the venue and would be interested to come back for other exhibits.

Came here for a special exhibition. Fun location & layout, I'll keep my eye on this place for upcoming shows.When I went the place was packed, the outdoor area made it easy to hang out after seeing the art.PS A wonderfully friendly cat is a neighbor of this place, looking forward to seeing him again too!