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Castellanos Elementary /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 2524 Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
Year(s): 2018 Partners: After School Matters Participants: 9th-12th Grade
Description: This mural, located in Little Village pays tribute to Rosario Castellanos (whom the school was originally named after). Rosario is an influential historical figure from Mexico. She was a famous poet and author in the early 1900’s, known for writing about feminism and cultural oppression. The installation contains a famous quote from Rosario which reads “We have to laugh. Because laughter, we already know is the first evidence of freedom.”

Philip Rogers Elementary School /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 7345 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Partner(s): Ingenuity

Participants: 240 (4th-8th grade)
Year(s): 2019, 2020
Description: Located on the front side of the school, the mural displays Roger’s mascot, the panther, surrounded by a beautiful mandala design. Two new murals located in the main hallway welcome students as they enter the school.

Ludwig van Beethoven Elementary /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 25 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Partner(s): SocialWorks Chicago

Participants: 120 (4th-8th grade)
Year(s): 2019
Description: In 2019, we worked with students at Beethoven Elementary to display a mural that included important school subjects. The design includes imagery relating to math, reading, science, and music. The bottom half of the mural even includes ceramic pieces created by some of the students.

Asian Human Services /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 2424 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Participants:
Year(s): 2020
Description: This summer our team worked through some sweltering heat to beautify the outdoor space of the Asian Human Services in the hopes of highlighting the wonderful support the center provides for immigrants and refugees in Chicagoland, focusing on community health, counseling, education, and job-related services.

Boone Elementary School /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 6710 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Participants: 30
Year(s): 2019- 2020
Description: The new entrance mosaic at Boone represents the diversity and inclusion of the Boone community, the city, and Lake Michigan. Boone students choose to highlight their robust arts and sports programs. At the heart of the mural is the word 'Welcome' repeated in different languages. Students also included a paw for the beloved Boone mascot, the Bulldog. 

Oscar DePriest Elementary School /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Participants: 90
Year(s): 2019
Description: The new mural at Oscar DePriest School is our first installation at the school. The design highlights the important historical figure Oscar DePriest, the first African American elected to city council in Chicago and later to Congress, who inspired the school's name. The mural includes a portrait of DePriest as well as the phrases "Engage, Believe, Succeed." Other important elements of the mural include a scene of students celebrating their graduation by throwing their caps and a dolphin and wave scene that represents the school's mascot.

Daniel Webster Public School /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 4055 W Arthington St, Chicago, IL 60624

Participants: 120
Year(s): 2019- 2020
Description: Our first mural at Webster Public School highlights the school’s mascot, the Wildcat. Other images include students playing basketball, studying science, and making art. Green Star worked on a second project in 2020 that ascends the main staircase. Students growing from infancy to adulthood is represented by the silhouettes as well as the caterpillar growing into beautiful butterflies.

Grover Cleveland Elementary School /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 3121 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA

Partner(s): Ingenuity

Participants: 240 (4th-8th grade)
Year(s): 2019
Description: Located on the facade near the main entrance, two murals depict a group of students together and important school subjects and sports. One mural also includes the cardinal, the school’s mascot, and a quote to highlight diversity: “We are all different in a special way”

Passages Charter School /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 1643 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Partner(s): Ingenuity

Participants: 240 (4th-8th grade)
Year(s): 2019
Description: Located on the front facade of the school, this mural depicts worldly imagery and unique design elements. Different continents can be seen throughout the mural but each section is unique due to each panel showing a variety of geometric and floral patterns and colors. One panel even includes a portion of the Chicago skyline with the Chicago flag embedded onto the buildings.



Joyce Kilmer Elementary School /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 6700 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Partner(s): Ingenuity

Participants: 240 (4th-8th grade)
Year(s): 2019
Description: Two murals on the outside of Kilmer Elementary show pensive students surrounded by natural images of trees and the lake. Greetings in different languages are embedded into the background giving a nice surprise when looking in depth.

Goethe Elementary /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 2236 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

Partner(s): Ingenuity

Participants: 240 (4th-8th grade)
Year(s): 2019
Description: GSM worked with students at Goethe Elementary to create a great design that is meant to inspire togetherness. One side depicts a group of diverse students and adults standing together. Small shapes like stars and hearts include positive affirmations like “Care” and “Love” written in English and Spanish, a nod to the bilingual culture at the school and within the community.

Belmont Cragin- Grand/Cicero Metra Stop /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 4800 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Participants: Chicago Cares
Year(s): 2019
Description: Located under the Grand/Cicero Metra stop, this mural highlights the diversity and history of the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. The design welcomes people to the neighborhood in English and Spanish and also includes imagery about the Hispanic, Native American, and Bohemian roots that run deep.

Hermosa Underpass /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 4014 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Partner(s): Former State Rep. Arroyo, The Miracle Center
Year(s): 2019
Description: This mural located in the heart of Hermosa decorates both sides of the underpass. One mural includes a tribute to members of the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers and a message honoring all veterans. The other side includes notable neighborhood highlights such as the historic Walt Disney’s birthplace home and honors the creator of Schwinn bicycles and The 2016 World Series Champions, the Chicago Cubs.

Randolph Elementary /  by Amanda Martinez

 

Location: 7316 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Participants: 90 (4th-8th grade)
Year(s): 2018, 2019
Description: This West Englewood mural pays tribute to A. Philip Randolph. He was a civil rights activist who fought for African-American labor rights. The installation highlights the school’s acronym “Soar”, as well as the school’s rocket mascot. Green Star Movement will be doing a second installation in 2019, adding on to the work done in 2018.