Woodlawn Metra Underpass- 65th and Dorchester

 

Location: Woodlawn-65th Street and South Dorchester Ave
Year(s): 2017-2018
Participants: Volunteers and Community Members
Description: This sprawling mural spans both sides of the underpass at Woodlawn and 65th Street and is a tribute to the area's illustrious history and lush natural environment. The mural includes historic pictures of Woodlawn, depictions of local wildlife, and features the Obama family at the 2013 Inaguration Ball, Minnie Ripperton, Lorraine Hansberry, and Angela Davis. Our team later worked to add painted designs to the underpass columns.

Harold Washington Cultural Center

 

Location: 4701 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
Year(s): 2018, 2019 Partners: After School Matters Participants: 35 (9th-12th Grade)
Description:  We worked with Chicago youth to create an installation that pays tribute to influential African American blues artists Billie Holiday, and Buddy Guy. The piece works to highlight the organization’s mission of protecting the rich, diverse culture & history of African Americans.

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.