Thanks to Kathryn Eli’s pair of designs and construction/installation work by Cyd Smillie, Oscar, Jeff and Jerry Rogowski, Clarendale Six Corners pedway will make you smile.
Category Archives: Artwork/Partnerships
Examples of when Arts Alive Chicago supplies artists, artwork materials or mentorship to businesses, associations or groups.
Six Corners – New Art – New Artist
3-D Mural Project with Dunning Library
Summer Library Projects 2023
Mythology Tells the Story
Hibbard Elementary School (host of the previous 3 stairwell murals) is creating and painting its 4th and final stairwell mural with animal themed myths and legends under the direction of Cyd Smillie. Students designed and painted their own creations below the the chair rail (in the style of Lauren Asta), while Cyd painted the story … Continue reading Mythology Tells the Story
Lucky Loteria Mural
Merrimac Park Sports Mural
As part of the 38th ward’s Year of Public Art (YOPA) project funded by DCASE and Alderman Sposato, a 36′ long mural on panels was installed on the east wall of Merrimac Parks main building. Arts Alive Chicago worked for almost one year with the ward art committee, DCASE and the Chicago Park District to … Continue reading Merrimac Park Sports Mural
Henderson Students Dedicate Their Murals
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
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
AAC Celebrates the Interns!
2018 was the summer of GREAT INTERNS! With 10 new interns and 3 returning experienced interns Arts Alive Chicago shared opportunities and resources with more young people across the city interested in a concentration on brush-based art. Thank you Lindsey Grace, Wil D., Stella A., Elliana G., Zoe P., Ewa M., Tyler, Brian, J, Speedy, … Continue reading AAC Celebrates the Interns!