Art in the Parks: Swim, Bike & See Some Art, Too!

In this month's "Art in the Parks" spotlight, we'll take a closer look at a few lakefront and downtown public art pieces and share a sneak peek of our upcoming installations!

Art in the ParksChicago Parks FoundationAugust 23, 2017Art, Chicago Art, Chicago Parks, Park Love, Art in the Parks, Lakefront, Free, Public Art, Park Art, Local

Chicago Park District Cultural Centers: Creative Hubs of the Community

In this month's Art in the Parks update, take a closer look at the role of art at the Park District's fifteen Cultural Centers throughout the city.

Art in the ParksJennie ScheererJuly 5, 2017Art in the Parks, Park Art, Public Art, Chicago Art, Local, Chicago, Cultural Centers, Chicago Culture, Chicago Cultural Centers, Year of Public Art

Art in the Parks: Sculpture --> Garden

In honor of Earth Day, this month's Art in the Parks installation features a series of biodegradable works of art from environmental artist Jenny Kendler.

Art in the ParksJennie ScheererApril 19, 2017Art in the Parks, Public Art, Year of Public Art, Chicago Art, Earth Day, Earth Art, Biodegradable, Northerly Island

A Year of Public Art in Chicago's Parks

Throughout 2017, CPF is partnering with the Park District's Public Art Initiatives team to bring you a monthly blog series about public art in the parks. This series ties in with Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Year of Public Art, highlighting Chicago's rich public art history and creating dozens of new works and events across the city.

Art in the ParksJennie ScheererFebruary 15, 2017Public Art, Year of Public Art, Art in the Parks, Chicago Art, Local, Artists