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Announcements/News, Artwork/Partnerships, Murals

2026 ART IN THE ALLEYS

HYDE PARK HERITAGE MURAL In support of the University’s Court Theater ARTS ALIVE CHICAGO painted a 3 part mural of one of the early families in Hyde Park – on a 3 Car Garage! Meet Edgar Goodspeed (Biblical Scholar), Elfleda Bond Goodspeed (wife, activist and leader of the NOYES HALL in her day.) and their … Continue reading 2026 ART IN THE ALLEYS →

Announcements/News, Artwork/Partnerships, Education Partnerships, Murals

Henderson Students Dedicate Their Murals

A group of children are sitting on the escalator.

Students from Englewood’s Henderson Elementary School led by Principal Ivy walked to their murals in the fall’s first cold day to dedicate and celebrate their two murals, “Messages” designed by Cyd Smillie with the students and “King of Peace” designed by Darrell Pulliam. Alderman Raymond Lopez and DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly led the students in … Continue reading Henderson Students Dedicate Their Murals →

Announcements/News, Artwork/Partnerships, Murals

Veterans Gather to Dedicate Murals 11/11

a man painting a mural under a bridge

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 →