This Saturday and Next Saturday- Meet our Artists and our Playgrounds! And Congrats to Jon Pounds!

Artful Play Playground Tours

As part of Chicago Artists Month, Chicago Public Art Group will have artists available at the following playgrounds at the corresponding times to discuss their process and explain why public art makes a great addition to playgrounds. Bring the kids to play on some of our fabulous creations- like Slimely the Snake pictured here (from Commerical Club Park).

Margate Park (4921 N. Marine Dr) Sat. oct 9, noon-4pm with Jim Brenner and Sat. Oct 16, noon-4pm with Corinne Peterson.

Mt. Greenwood Playground (3724 W. 111th St) Sat. Oct 9, noon-4pm with Todd Osborne, and Sat. Oct 16, noon-4pm with Jim Brenner.

Commercial Club Park (1845 W. Rice) Sat. Oct 9, noon-4pm with Phil Schuster, and Sat. Oct 16, noon-4pm with Jon Pounds.

Palmer Square Playlot (3100 W. Palmer) Sat. Oct 9, noon-4pm with Roman Villareal.

Jesse Owens Playground (8800 S. Clyde) Sat. Oct 9, noon-4pm with Julia Sowles-Barlow.

Skinner Park Playground (1331 W. Adams) Sat. Oct 16, noon-4pm with Phil Schuster.

Jon Pounds honored by Illinois State University CPAG Executive Director Jon Pounds will be recognized by his alma mater, Illinois State University this fall. The ISU College of Fine Arts, from which Pounds received his undergraduate and graduate degrees, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Jon will be the keynote speaker at the alumni luncheon on October 15, 2010. Congrats, Jon!

And don't forget... Paint the Town is Oct. 21!

It's going to be a great event with live and silent art auctions, food, drink and great company! If you haven't already, buy your tickets now, and we'll see you at 1314 W. Randolph at 6pm on Thursday, Oct. 21!