Summer Readers Paint 2022
Dunning Library Interns paint Chicago Stories
Summer Readers Paint 2022
Summer Camp Paints the Walls
Frida for Fun
New Playroom for Jefferson Park
For the first generation of residents in 5150 N Northwest Hwy in Chicago’s Jefferson Park a beautiful new building is only part of the story. A community game room with a mural by AAC’s Cyd Smillie and a mailroom area also with a mural by Cyd Smillie add to the color of everyday life.
Climbing the Stairs @ Hibbard Elementary
10 weeks later, 20 fifth and sixth grade students @ Hibbard Elementary School in Albany Park, Chicago have transformed a staircase into a gallery that highlights the cultural diversity of their school and the mission statement of the school: to be a critical thinker, lifelong learner and a good citizen.
AAC Supports Small Businesses
Helping those we love to stay afloat.
Lucky Loteria Mural
Jill Arena designs fun and color into every mural! This one shines for Centro San Bonifacio’s Cafe Fenix!
Restoring A Classic
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.
Holiday Window Fun 2020
Chicago’s Magnificent Mile asked non-profit’s to design a holiday window for some of their unused storefronts. Arts Alive Chicago worked with their recently created Englewood Art Force and I Grow Chicago to create this window which faces the historic Water Tower. Thanks to Robert W. Elijah W., Jeree, Val and Baldi for their contributions! Photo … Continue reading Holiday Window Fun 2020