Public Art
Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy
Title:Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy Artist:John Airo Collection:Howard Street Special Service Area #19 (SSA #19)Mural Art Initiative Program Address:2233 W. Howard St. Description: “Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy” John's love letter to everyday humor, neighborhood character, and...
Equinox
Title:Equinox Artist:Rhamaan "Statik" Barnes Collection:Howard Street Special Service Area #19 (SSA #19)Mural Art Initiative Program Address:2017 W. Howard St. Description:Rahmaan Statik’s work draws on the bold spirit and layered stories of the Caribbean. His...
Community in Bloom: Rogers Park
Title:Community in Bloom: Rogers Park Artist:Ryan Tova Katz (Chicago) Collection:Mile of Murals Address:1441 W. Morse Ave. Description:In Rogers Park, the local farmer’s market blossoms amidst the cityscape, vibrant with the energy of its diverse community. The market...
Chicago Musicians Past & Present
Title:Chicago Musicians Past & Present Artist:Peter Hurley (Chicago) Collection:Mile of Murals Address:1400 W. Lunt Ave. Description:Artist and Chicago native Peter Hurley selected over 25 Chicago musicians to be featured in this block-long mural. Musical notes...
Jarvis Alfresco Mural
Title:Jarvis Alfresco Mural Artist:Mitch Reardon Collection:More Art Address:Jarvis Square by Jarvis and Greenview Description: Commissioned by the Jarvis Square businesses to decorate the Jarvis Alfresco. It is 825 square feet and was painted with 2" brushes during...
Nighthawks
Title:Nighthawks Artist:Jim Bachor Collection:More Art Address:Intersection of Estes and Glenwood Avenues Description: The fourth pothole art installation of the new "Master Pieces" series. Based on Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" painting, the campaign focuses on...
Neighborhood Memorial for Victims of Police Violence
Title:Neighborhood Memorial for Victims of Police Violence Artist:Community members Collection: Address:1361 W. Farwell Ave. Description: Organized by Cheap Art for Freedom (CAfF) & PO Box Collective members. The installation which began on July 4, 2020 is a...
Quantum Dee
Title:Quantum Dee Artist:Davis McCarty Collection:50/50 Neighborhood Arts Project Address:Juneway Beach Park Description:“Quantum Dee” is a 20-foot stainless steel and dichroic plexiglass sculpture in the shape of a spire. This piece is located at the northern...
Stage 1
Title:Stage 1 Artist:Amanda Marder Collection:Howard Street Special Service Area #19 (SSA #19) Address:7575 N. Rogers Ave. Description:This piece signifies harmony and communities coming together and it stands 8ft tall and 6ft wide and is fabricated from...
We Are Rogers Park
Title: We Are Rogers Park Artist: Hanna Collection: Address: 1300 W Albion Avenue Description: A Loyola student group had a desire to create a piece that would reflect the diversity of Rogers Park through its business owners. The piece represents business...
Make Your Way Home
Title: Make Your Way Home Artist: Kelly Baas & Rachael Hoffman Collection: Participatory Budgeting Project Murals Address: 1780 W. Lunt North Wall Description: This image was generated in collaboration with Thresholds artists, art therapists, and members. We are...
Be Happy
Title: Be Happy Artist: Thomas Kong & Roman Susan Art Foundation Collection: Mile of Murals Address: Glenwood Ave. by Estes Ave. (East Wall) Description: Is an instructional phrase found throughout the artwork created by Rogers Park resident and business owner...