Location: East Garfield Park - 3938 W Wilcox St, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2013
Participants: 500 [4th-8th grade students]
Partner(s): Kitchen Community, Architects for Humanity.
Description: Surrounding the school's garden and outdoor learning area, the murals depict the various stages of the agricultural cycle.
EarthHeart Peace Mural /
Location: Englewood - 611 W 63rd St, Chicago IL 60621
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 60 [all ages]
Partner(s): EarthHeart Foundation, Metra Corporation
Description: At the crossroads between two struggling neighborhoods, this mural promotes unity, love, and mothers as change leaders and peace makers.
Dia de los Tamales /
Location: Pilsen - 939 W 18th St, Chicago IL 60608
Year(s): 2014
Description: A colorful, geometric mural enhances the front entrance of this funky, creative tamale shop.
Commercial Park /
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.
Talcott Fine Arts Academy /
Location: West Town - 1840 W Ohio St, Chicago IL 60622
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 150 [4th-8th grade students]
Description: The finely-detailed mosaics of Talcott incorporate traditional fine arts images and feature piano keys morphing into serpents along the front entrance.
Morgan Park Academy /
Location: Morgan Park - 2153 W 111th St, Chicago IL 60643
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 90 [4th-9th grade students]
Description: Several murals were created at this school and are located near the office and theatre building, combining elements from across curricula including a DNA double helix, ruler, flowers, and comedy and tragedy masks.
CTA Red Line - Thorndale Station /
Location: Edgewater- 1118 W Thorndale, Chicago, IL 60660
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 30 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters, 48th Ward
Description: Located at the street level entrance for the Thorndale Red Line stop, the mural showcases the Chicago skyline and illustrates its nickname, "The Windy City."
Austin Community Resource Center /
Location: Austin - 501 N Central, Chicago, IL 60644
Year(s): 2015
Participants: 28 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: High school students from the Austin area created murals that cover the community center's front entrance and window wells on the side of the building.
Jane Addams Elementary /
Location: 1020 E Sayles Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 650 [K-6th grade students]
Description: Located on the front facade of the school, the mural incorporates mother nature, geometric designs, and international flags.
Chopin Elementary /
Location: Humboldt Park - 2450 W Rice St, Chicago IL 60622
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 150 [4th-8th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: Wrapping around the corner of the building, elements of science and nature come together inside a golden spiral.
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.
Lacuna Artists Loft /
Location: Pilsen - 2150 S Canalport, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2013-2014
Description: Four murals brighten up the main floor restrooms, rooftop bar, and the north and southeast entrances of this multipurpose cultural arts center.
Suder Montessori Elementary School /
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.
Roger's Park Peace Pole /
Location: Roger's Park - 1545 W Morse, Chicago IL 60626
Year(s): 2012
Participants: 5 [all ages]
Partner(s): Catholic Charities
Description: Green Star Movement designed and installed the base of this new peace pole with the help of Rogers Park locals at a community picnic in the fall of 2012.
Ronald McDonald House /
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.
Rumble Arts Center /
Location: Humboldt Park - 3413 W North Ave, Chicago IL 60647
Year(s): 2012
Description: We installed a mural on the facade of the building that housed Rumble Arts Center, a cultural arts center that facilitates the empowerment and education of individuals and communities. We incorporated symbols of fine arts and an elephant, the center's mascot.
Chase Park /
Location: Ravenswood - 4701 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2012
Participants: 90 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: Spanning two sides of the Chase Park fieldhouse, the mural celebrates diversity of all kids including age, ability, culture, and ethnicity.
The People’s Music School /
Location: Uptown - 931 W Eastwood, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 30 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: Beautifying the school's outdoor rooftop performance space, the mural features a music staff and children playing instruments.
Prescott Elementary /
Location: Lathrop Homes - 1632 W. Wrightwood, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 600 [4th-8th grade students]
Partner(s): Family Focus
Description: Over 4 years, GSM completed 4 murals here, the largest of which faces the school's field and playground along Ashland Ave and illustrates that "we are the authors of our lives."
Chicago Avenue Underpass /
Location: West Humboldt Park, W Chicago Ave & N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 30 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters, Grafitti Zone, West Humboldt Park Development Council
Description: Located on the Chicago Avenue underpass between Kedzie and Sacramento Aves, the murals features images of healthy living.