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Veterans Gather to Dedicate Murals 11/11

Alderman Patrick Thompson and Commissioner Daley welcomed the Canaryville Veterans Riders Association , area veterans, their families and the community to dedicate and bless “Homefront” and “In Service” murals designed by AAC’s Cyd Smillie with production and painting by AAC’s Linda Vidmar. Summer interns Lindsey Grace and Ayana Buchanan joined return artists Eileen Fogerty and … Continue reading Veterans Gather to Dedicate Murals 11/11

Community Participation Captured

Thanks to localĀ artist Arthur Williams and his mates, Arts Alive Chicago has a beautiful video that captures the experience of community coming together to paintĀ the 35th street murals designed Cyd Smillie, and made possible by Alderman Thompson and ISFA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdTf3oCfpWo