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Barton Elementary by Erica Hawkinson

 

Location: Auburn Gresham-7650 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Year(s): 2017
Participants: 20 [4th-8th grade students]
Description: Formerly a drab corner of the Barton Elementary building, this space gained new life with the addition of a mural that fuses educational symbols such as an atom and microscope with bright colors and linear embellishments.

Ortiz Elementary by Erica Hawkinson

 

Location: Little Village - 3000 S Lawndale, Chicago IL 60623
Year(s): 2015-2017
Participants: 52 [4th-12th graders]
Partner(s): Beyond the Ball, After School Matters
Description:  Our team completed two murals for Ortiz Elementary in Little Village.  In 2015, we finished our first project with 9th-12th grade students. The mural faces the soccer field and is a colorful tribute to diversity, unity, teamwork, community, perseverance, and responsibility.  The second mosaic mural, completed in 2017 with 4th-8th grade students, warmly welcomes all who step on campus with the word "Bienvenidos!" located above the building's main entrance.