A Living Urban Canvas: Wabash Arts Corridor
This tour along the South Loop's Wabash Avenue Arts Corridor (WAC) will showcase its spellbinding murals and hidden treasures. One of the country's most expansive, diverse, and accessible public art programs, WAC was founded by Columbia College Chicago in 2013. Weaving the visual, performing, and media arts into daily life, it immerses residents and visitors into artist-reclaimed public spaces.
The Chicago Architecture Center has shared the stories of the city's architecture with millions of people over the past 50+ years. Join the center’s docents on this one-of-a-kind tour to hear expert perspectives on Chicago's rich history and famed architectural legacy.
Wabash Avenue Arts Corridor
The Chicago Architecture Center has shared the stories of the city's architecture with millions of people over the past 50+ years. Join the center’s docents on this one-of-a-kind tour to hear expert perspectives on Chicago's rich history and famed architectural legacy.
Wabash Avenue Arts Corridor
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the place of murals among related art forms—graffiti, street art, and public art.
- Witness how murals can revitalize a neighborhood.
- Learn how various types of murals are produced.
- Explore the relationship between murals and other aspects of the built environment.