Do you know how many beautiful murals are hidden around our ward? Get ready to find out!
This year, we’re launching a 40th Ward Art Scavenger Hunt to explore and celebrate all of the incredible local art around the ward. Find all 10 public art pieces below for a chance to win a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prize! Prizes are generously provided by our amazing local businesses, and you definitely do not want to miss out.
1. At the furthest edge north of our ward, this whimsical mural rests on a longtime cafe institution along a main road2. A vintage hub between storefronts, this narrow entrance hides a creative surprise.3. One of the newest stops on rails our ward has to offer, abstract color greets travelers as they arrive. This beloved Chicago artist leaves his mark all over the city. 4. A wall with wings of all kinds near the largest resting place in the city.5.Not too far away on the same main street, this mural is painted by the city itself, urging wellness through its message and location.6. In a passage off this main street, a mural speaks of pride and resilience in a neighborhood known for its long history of LGBTQ+ community and pride.7. Not all art lives on walls, though this piece fills four of them. A tiny destination with huge artistry. Close to the last mural, but not on a main street.8. In an up and coming creative district, this glowing mural resembles a sun outside a place where knowledge grows.9. Nearby, where health meets beauty, music and stars mark the gateway to this neighborhood mural. 10. Heading into the last neighborhood, just around the bend of the Chicago River and a small heritage center, a forest of bricks lives alongside your routine errands.
The deadline to submit is September 26th, and you can enter your submissions here (selfies are encouraged). Happy hunting!
