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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.
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.
Location: 2424 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
