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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. 

 

 

Commercial Park /  by Erica Hawkinson

 

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.

Suder Montessori Elementary School /  by TechTeam

 

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.

Ronald McDonald House /  by TechTeam

 

Location: Streeterville - 211 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2012
Description: Located on the rooftop meditation garden of the facility, two vibrant and cheerful murals bring joy to families of children with complex medical needs.

The Ronald McDonald House in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood is the largest in the world and in walking distance from the new Lurie Children’s Hospital. It offesr 16-stories of care & comfort for families of hospitalized children including 86 guest rooms, a rooftop healing deck and a kitchen filled with home-cooked meals and supportive conversation. 

LaSalle II Elementary School /  by TechTeam

 

Location: Ukrainian Village - 1148 N Honore St, Chicago IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 300 [4th-8th grade students]
Description: Wrapping around the north and east entrances of the school building that faces Division Ave, this mural emphasizes the natural world.