4 Ways to Get Involved with the Main Street Mural
Over the next few weeks, big things are happening with the Main Street Mural, and we want to make sure you know about all the ways you can get involved!
From brick work beginning in the coming months to community involvement in creating mural tiles, we hope you feel as excited as we do because this mural is about more than just Open Studio – it’s about all of us coming together to celebrate the community we feel so proud to be a part of.
Keep reading for four ways to get involved with the Main Street Mural this spring!
1) Take Our Community Survey
For months, we’ve been collecting responses from community members like you to generate ideas for the new mural and help us tell the story of South Evanston.
The survey is still open and we’d love to hear from you!
This word cloud highlights responses from the more than 50 people who have filled out the survey so far.
2) Come by to create a tile for the mural wall!
Drop-in our studio at 903 Sherman Ave. on Saturday, June 13th between 1-3pm to create a tile for the mural wall. While you are here, take a look at progress on the wall - brick work has begun and we are one step closer to seeing paint and tiles installed!
Stop by the Main Street Mural site at 727 Main Street (parking lot behind our studio and gallery) during the Main Street Fair on Saturday, June 27. Check on our mural progress, meet the artists, design a tile that will be included on the mural wall (while supplies last), and create your own mini-mural masterpiece.
The mural design is inspired by our community and this is your chance to be a part of it!
Tile making during YEA! Fest held on May 16.
3) Join Our Email List
Our email list is the best way to get updates about classes, events, gallery openings, and updates on the Main Street Mural!
Once a month we send out a mural-specific newsletter with updates, progress reports, stories, and ways to get involved. The next email is scheduled for the second week of May so get on the list today!
4) Donate to the Main Street Mural
The Main Street Mural project was made possible by a generous grant from Cook County Arts. As one of 14 organizations awarded a creative placemaking grant, we are grateful for the ways this funding kickstarted the project!
As work gets underway, additional funds are needed for exterior wall repairs and preparation of the surface for mural painting; costs for permitting, scaffolding, supplies, paying our artists, ongoing maintenance, and more.
Your donation will help create and preserve a piece of Evanston history, all while building our community up along the way.
