Location: 5814 Prospect Dr, Missoula MT 59808
Year(s): 2015
Participants: 7 [all ages]
Description: GSM design this inclusive park's sensory play wall, which not only beautifies the park with images of local birds, flowers, and the Clark Fork River, but also provides color and texture for children who like tactile play.
The Peace Corner Youth Center /
Location: South Austin - 5022 W Madison, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 15 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: Located inside the youth center, this three-dimensional geometric installation is covered entirely with cut mirror.
Whole Foods Market /
Location: Edgewater - 6009 N Broadway, Chicago IL 60660
Year(s): 2015
Participants: 30 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters, 48th Ward
Description: Installed along the wall facing Broadway Ave, the mural incorporates fresh produce, insects, and plants into a honeycomb pattern.
The Chicago Academy /
Location: Portage Park - 3400 N Austin, Chicago IL 60634
Year(s): 2015
Participants: 20 [4th-8th graders]
Partner(s): Family Focus, Academy for Urban School Leadership
Description: Installed in the foyer of the school's main entrance, this mural blends the school's mascot, a dolphin, with the inspiring words such as think, hope, and achieve.
Trabajares - Brazil /
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Year(s): 2015
Participants: 15 [all ages]
Partner(s): MacArthur Foundation, US Consulate in Brazil
Description: This mural transforms a community staircase into a flowing stream of water to bring attention to the critical issue of water accessibility in the favelas, which is especially inadequate due to Brazil's record-breaking drought.
Morro de Providencia - Brazil /
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Year(s): 2015
Participants: 20 [all ages]
Partner(s): MacArthur Foundation, US Consulate in Brazil, Unidad de Policia Pacificadora
Description: Situated in the oldest favela in the city, the mural focuses on Dodo de Portela, a local legend and important figure in the history of Carnaval.
Botafogo - Brazil /
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Year(s): 2015
Participants: 2 US Teens
Partner(s): MacArthur Foundation, US Consulate in Brazil
Description: Located in a beachfront neighborhood, this mural fuses images of indigenous flora, Afro-Brazilian motifs, and symbols of hope and perseverance.
Melody Elementary School /
Location: East Garfield Park - 3938 W Wilcox St, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2013
Participants: 500 [4th-8th grade students]
Partner(s): Kitchen Community, Architects for Humanity.
Description: Surrounding the school's garden and outdoor learning area, the murals depict the various stages of the agricultural cycle.
EarthHeart Peace Mural /
Location: Englewood - 611 W 63rd St, Chicago IL 60621
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 60 [all ages]
Partner(s): EarthHeart Foundation, Metra Corporation
Description: At the crossroads between two struggling neighborhoods, this mural promotes unity, love, and mothers as change leaders and peace makers.
Dia de los Tamales /
Location: Pilsen - 939 W 18th St, Chicago IL 60608
Year(s): 2014
Description: A colorful, geometric mural enhances the front entrance of this funky, creative tamale shop.
Commercial Park /
Location: Ukrainian Village - 1845 W Rice, Chicago, IL 60622
Year: 2014
Participants: 20 [all ages]
Partner(s): Friends of the Parks
Description: GSM completed two murals here: the first brightens up the front entrance of the park's field house and the other, which is on the side of the building, illustrates the seasons of the year.
Talcott Fine Arts Academy /
Location: West Town - 1840 W Ohio St, Chicago IL 60622
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 150 [4th-8th grade students]
Description: The finely-detailed mosaics of Talcott incorporate traditional fine arts images and feature piano keys morphing into serpents along the front entrance.
Morgan Park Academy /
Location: Morgan Park - 2153 W 111th St, Chicago IL 60643
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 90 [4th-9th grade students]
Description: Several murals were created at this school and are located near the office and theatre building, combining elements from across curricula including a DNA double helix, ruler, flowers, and comedy and tragedy masks.
CTA Red Line - Thorndale Station /
Location: Edgewater- 1118 W Thorndale, Chicago, IL 60660
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 30 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters, 48th Ward
Description: Located at the street level entrance for the Thorndale Red Line stop, the mural showcases the Chicago skyline and illustrates its nickname, "The Windy City."
Austin Community Resource Center /
Location: Austin - 501 N Central, Chicago, IL 60644
Year(s): 2015
Participants: 28 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: High school students from the Austin area created murals that cover the community center's front entrance and window wells on the side of the building.
Jane Addams Elementary /
Location: 1020 E Sayles Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 650 [K-6th grade students]
Description: Located on the front facade of the school, the mural incorporates mother nature, geometric designs, and international flags.
Chopin Elementary /
Location: Humboldt Park - 2450 W Rice St, Chicago IL 60622
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 150 [4th-8th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: Wrapping around the corner of the building, elements of science and nature come together inside a golden spiral.
Stagg Elementary /
Location: Englewood - 7424 S Morgan, Chicago, Il 60621
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 250 [4th-8th grade students]
Partner(s): Whole Foods
Description: The role that family plays in instilling values such as resilience and passion in children form the foundation for this murals which spans the front entrance of this school.
Lacuna Artists Loft /
Location: Pilsen - 2150 S Canalport, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2013-2014
Description: Four murals brighten up the main floor restrooms, rooftop bar, and the north and southeast entrances of this multipurpose cultural arts center.
Suder Montessori Elementary School /
Location: West Town - 2022 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2013
Participants: 250 [4th-8th grader students]
Description: This mural depicts elements of the Montessori philosophy including nature in the classroom, exploration of the environment, and the role of education in establishing peace.