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
Arts Alive Chicago brings together 5 Chicago artists: Carly Derec, Kathryn Eli, Pennypinch, Shawnimals and Cyd Smillie to create a “drive-in mural” called, Music You Can See, with deep gratitude to Amie Zander of the Six Corners Association for the funds, and Danny Ehle of Culver’s for the dream. thank you also to Jerry Rogowski … Continue reading 5 Chicago Artists Collaborate on New Mural
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.
Helping those we love to stay afloat.
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.
Arts Alive Chicago’s Cyd Smillie led 50 I Grow Chicago participants in an art project to create art for the walls of One Hope United (a social service agency in Chicago).
Early in 2019 the Village of Niles contacted Arts Alive Chicago to consult on their first mural project. Working thru the spring and summer AAC and the Village of Niles presented an RFP, selected two artists for two projects and began their first mural on the Firehouse west on Dempster. Today October 23rd, 2019 that … Continue reading Niles First Mural Complete
