Inside or outside, large scale artwork designed, executed or mentored in part or entirely by Arts Alive Chicago.
Haugan Elementary’s “blah” lunchroom was painted to life by 5th and sixth grade students. Using the Wiphala rainbow flag which represents the Indigenous peoples of South America as a starting point, students added their own images and patterns.
Hibbard Students paint a world mural in their school hallway with the guidance of @CydSmillie and teaching assistant Kaity Young.
The exterior plaza of Clarendale Six Corners in Chicago now sports a custom mural designed and painted by Christian Paz.
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.
Jill Arena designs fun and color into every mural! This one shines for Centro San Bonifacio’s Cafe Fenix!
AAC artists work to clean and restore a time damaged favorite rock and roll mural originally by Samuel Lee Polce can be found at the newly renovated Nick’s Beer Garden.
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
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