Chicago lost a poet, Chicago Public Art Group a long-time friend as David Hernandez passed away earlier today. David spoke/read poetry at CPAG dedications and fundraisers. He was a poet of the people. Chicago is a bit emptier today than we want to be.

http://www.wbez.org/blogs/achy-obejas/2013-02/chicago-poet-david-hern%C3%A1ndez-has-died-we-are-his-legacy-105731

Cook County Jail wall could provide canvas for storytelling

Cook County Jail wall could provide canvas for storytelling

"Art of Conflict" at Chicago International Film Festival

Chicago's 48th International Film Festival 

Art of Conflict

Northern Ireland / USA
Director: Valeri Vaughn

"Out of the heart of a violently divided region rose a unique form of expression that has given voice to two groups of people on opposing sides of a centuries-old conflict. Narrated by Vince Vaughn, this eye-opening documentary examines how the street art of murals tells the story of Northern Ireland’s history and the violent Troubles through interviews with muralists, political figures, art historians, and people who live and work in the region." - Chicago International Film Festival

English, 73 min

 

Show times

Fri Oct 12, 7:00pm

Sun Oct 14, 1:00pm  

Check them out online
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/films_and_schedule/movie.php?show=art_of_conflict

Mark your calender: The History of Graffiti 9/19/12

 

Jim Prigoff, the worlds preeminent photographer of murals and long time friend of CPAG, will be speaking at Loyola University's downtown School of Communications Gallery on Wednesday at 3PM. Please join us if you can. Max Sansing will do a demonstration spray can painting afterward.

Save the date!

Imagine...Action: Chicago Public Art Group's 40th Anniversary

Save the date > 11.09.12

Join us as Chicago Public Art Group celebrates its 40th anniversary!

Friday Nov. 9, 2012 6-10 pm
 

Signature dishes by Chicago’s own Celebrity Chefs.

Mike and Pat Sheerin, Trenchermen.
Mike was honored last year by Food and Wine Magazine as one of the top 10 Best New Chef's in the country.
Ryan Poll, Tavernita.

Ryan is an internationally acclaimed chef and owner of Tavernita.
Chris Pandel, Balena.
Balena was just named one of the 50 best new restaurants by Bon Apetit. 

Drinks by professional mixologist, Josh Pearson.

Four decades of music spun by Chicago Veteran Club DJ Joe Bryl and more.

A highlight will be the opportunity for guests to join CPAG artists in creating part of a new work that will be installed later next year.

 The event will be in CPAG's new office and studio space located in the new Creative Industry District.
600 West Cermak Road

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Bloomingdale Trail's Framework Plan

Chicago Public Art Group encourages you to come out to the community meeting tonight where the Bloomingdale Trail's Framework Plan will be presented. You'll get an early look at the planning for this new linear park and some details (from Chicago Public Art Group's work) on the public art potential.

**There is a 1 hour open house before and after the 6-7:30PM presentation.

Richard Yates Public School

1839 N Richmond St.

Chicago, IL 60647