Nature Mural on the Viaduct
​on 59th Street and Central Park 
Artist James Jankowiak has started working on the mural at the viaduct on 59th street and Central Park Ave. He is working with 408 fabrication, Chi Arts and neighborhood high school graduates from Hancock. Stop by and check out the amazing work in progress.
Viaduct murals at 58th Street and Central Park Avenue
Central Park Viaducts
​Colorful Mexican Folk Art

Mural representing home to
​First Responders & Midway Airport

Mural located at Fit Code Fitness 6456 W. Archer Ave.

Adding public art to the viaducts

October 9, 2020
Today, I held an on-site meeting with the following: CSX (Railroad company), CDOT (Chicago Department of Transportation), DCASE(Department of Cultural and Special Events), Streets and Sanitation, and the Department of planning.  The goal of this meeting was to discuss the possibility of putting up a mural.  Each group that was present will be taking on the task of preparing the viaduct so that a beautiful mural can be painted.  This will not happen over night, so please stay tuned...

Virtual discussion with local artists 

November 20, 2020
Today, DCASE and I hosted a 2 hour zoom meeting with local artist to discuss grant opportunities and how we can bring public art to the 23rd Ward.  

Virtual discussion with 
local artists and businesses

December 15, 2020
We hosted a Zoom Roundtable discussion with local artist and local business owners interested in participating in our 1st Holiday Artwalk.  10 artists and 7 businesses all took time off to plan and coordinate.  If you are artist or local business that would like to participate in future events, please call the ward office:773.582.4444 or email: Violeta.Sosa@cityofchicago.org.

23rd Ward Holiday Artwalk

December 22, 2020
Today we kicked off our first Holiday Artwalk.  Thank you to all the artists and business owners that participated in this community outdoor event.  Remember to look out for the green flyers that says "Holiday Artwalk Participant," these green flyers contain QR codes with artist information and an event site (map, artist info, business info, and survey).  If you are an artist or business owner (in the 23rd ward) please call our office at: 773.582.4444 or email: Violeta.Sosa@cityofchicago.org.