Irving Park Mural Comes Alive
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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.
“Homefront” Mural Sends Message of Appreciation
This week the amazing crew of outstanding interns, diligent local artists and drop in volunteers completed the first of two murals designed by Cyd Smillie honoring Veterans. 11th ward Alderman Patrick Thompson and his crackerjack staff organized two community paint days with over 150 volunteers and students from 3 area schools to prime and paint … Continue reading “Homefront” Mural Sends Message of Appreciation
Uptown Jazz Mural Strums Welcome
Arts Alive Chicago proudly supported Jerry Rogowski with his latest public art mural on Lawrence under the Redline station. The project was funded by Uptown United, the SSA for the area and approved by the CTA.
“Rivers Memory” Features Local Faces
AAC artist Cyd Smillie was selected to design and paint historic mural for Rockport, Indiana.
“Baseball Rules” Plays with Viewers
