CPAG in the News
A list of news articles featuring CPAG's events and projects. Click on the titles or links to see the complete articles.
William Walker, Childhood Is without Prejudice," 1997; restored by Olivia Gude and Bernard Williams, 1993
Southside Roots Mural Tour: Art Inspired by William Walker, April 7, 2018
The tour is hosted by Chicago Public Art Group and led by Jeff Huebner and Bernard Williams. Presented as part of Art Design Chicago, an initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art celebrating Chicago’s art and design history, the tour is in partnership with the Hyde Park Art Center’s show, "Bill Walker: Urban Griot," curated by Juarez Hawkins.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/08/arts/chicago-museums-art.html
Chicago Tribune, November 3, 2017, "The Rose"
Chicago Public Art Group, Transit Art Studio artists,and Oak Park River Forest High School students designed and created a new interactive cordwood sculpture titled the "Rose." It was unveiled at Cook County's headquarters at 536 N. Harlem Ave. in River Forest, IL on November 3, 2017. Transit Studio Artists Joshua Lantzy, Laura Miracle, and Jamie Topper, were assisted by Oak Park River Forest High School students led by art teacher Tracy Van Duinen, and Chicago Public Art Group.
All of Mankind by muralist William Walker
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/who-fights-for-public-art-in-the-face-of-gentrification
Chicago Tribune, 12 December, 2018, repainting of the "Casa Aztlan Mural"
Artists Ray Patlan and Valadez, assisted by Gerardo Cazares, and volunteer artists Héctor Duarte and Mark Nelson.
Fullerton Mural Project, "A Kaleidoscope of Hidden Worlds" by Renee Robbins and Chicago Public Art Group. 19 September, 2017
The Fullerton Avenue at Lake Shore Drive mural project is a dream come true and the result of a twelve year quest to enhance the two extensive walls of the underpass. Inspired by CPAG public art at Bryn Mawr and Foster Avenues at Lake Shore Drive, the Fullerton Mural L3C group pursued its vision to its culmination, "A Kaleidoscope of Hidden Worlds," designed and executed by Chicago artist and muralist, Renee Robbins. This expansive and dynamic mural is a statement on the natural world that examines and presents microscopic and telescopic views in juxtaposition.
The Chicago Public Art Group, a long-time, internationally recognized non-profit organization, was the facilitator and general contractor for the Fullerton Mural Project. Steve Weaver, Executive Director, and Maryrose Pavkovic, Managing Director, managed the work-in-progress from start to finish.
This monumental mural was completely funded by private contributions, and is intended as a gift to the 43rd Ward and City of Chicago. The fundraising initiative was led by Lincoln Park residents' The Fullerton Mural L3C, individually known as Paula Kahn and Philip and Marsha Dowd, and was generously supported by the neighborhood. The design and planning took a year, while the mural itself was completed in about seven weeks. We hope to enjoy "A Kaleidoscope of Hidden Worlds" for many years to come.
CAN TV / 2-9-17
Chicago Newsroom Interview with Lee Bey
Red Line Project / 12-10-16
"Public Art in Chicago: Representing Diversity, Community" by Temitope Odedoyin and Kerenina Angela Ferrero Rosario
Medill Reports Chicago / 12-7-16
"Mural Project in Little Village Showcases Chicago's Coming 'Year of Public Art'" by Wen-Yee Lee
South Side Weekly / 9-20-16
“Best of Chicago Lawn 2016” by Baci Weiler and Adeline Graham
WBEZ News / 9-8-16
“Underrepresented Women Focus of Pilsen Mural” by Yolanda Perdomo
Windy City Times / 9-2-16
“New Mural Celebrating Underrepresented Women to be Unveiled in Pilsen Community”
Chicago Reader / 7-7-16
“A Major Mural in Pilsen Gets a Few More Years in the Sun” By Jeff Huebner
Telemundo Chicago / 6-30-16
“Artistas Latinas Hacen Historia en Pilsen”
DNA Info / 6-1-16
“Faces of Trump, Clinton to Join Iconic Pilsen Mural under Restoration” by Jackie Serrato
Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community / 1-25-16
“Chinatown Centennial Mural Dedication Ceremony”
Time Out Chicago / 1-20-16
“Chicago's Greatest Public Art”
ABC-TV Chicago, 6 pm Newscast / 1-18-16
“Sculpting the Dr. King Memorial for Marquette Park”
CBS-TV Chicago, 5 pm Newscast / 1-18-16
“Sculpture to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s March through Marquette Park”
Chicago Tribune / 1-18-16
“Martin Luther King Jr. Art Installation to Commemorate Marquette Park March” by Matt McCall
NBC-TV Chicago, 6 pm Newscast / 1-18-16
“Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial to Commemorate Marquette Park March”
Chicago Reader / 12-23-15
“Obliteration of All of Mankind Points to a Problem with Privately Owned 'Public' Art” by Deanna Isaacs
The Chicago Maroon / 10-30-15
“Community Seeks to Paint Woodlawn in a New Light with 67th Street Mural” by Grace Hauck
Chicago Tribune / 8-2-15
“Hyde Park Mural Artist Returns Decades Later To Give Worn Art New Life” by Mary Schmich
CBS Chicago / 6-29-12
Your Chicago: Ornate Underpass Murals
Chicago Tribune / 11-21-11
“Taking Over Underpasses” by Lauren Viera
WTTW Chicago Tonight / 11-15-11
"Chicago Public Art" by Jennifer Wholey
Chicago Tribune / 9-28-11
"Lines Between Art and Nature Blur at Fort Sheridan Ravine" by Barbara Brotman
The Chicago Weekly / 5-6-11
The Big Picture | A South Side Mural Tour Sketches Out Local History by Alexander Sellers
WTTW Chicago Tonight / 11-9-10
CPAG Playground Art Featured on WTTW Chicago Tonight
Chicago Art Magazine / 12-17-10
“Raya, Reloaded: Veteran Pilsen Artist Restores Classic Guerilla Anti-War Mural” by Jeff Huebner
Chicagoist / 4-1-10
“Pilsen Murals: A Need to Change The World” by Laura M. Browning
Time Out Chicago / 7-23-09
"Lake Shore thrives — The Chicago Public Art Group brightens the Foster Avenue underpass" by Lauren Weinberg
Chicago Tribune / 6-5-09
"Vast Mural to Depict City's Indian Roots" by Clair Lane