The Fleetwood-Jourdain Center and ARTSiE Present

The Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Mural

ARTSiE is facilitating the creation of an historic public mural on the exterior walls of the Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center in celebration of Evanston’s longest standing community center and honoring the 5th ward’s history of leadership and community. Led by muralists, “Piloto” Nieves and Andrew Walker, community mural workshops are in full swing where children and family members create clay medallions that will later be glazed and included in The Fleetwood-Jourdain mural.

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Medallions and Their Artists

Child holding a clay model at a craft table, with a sign in the background under a canopy tent.

Zion

Person holding a sculpted face mask outdoors

Davontay

Young girl holding a clay mask at an outdoor arts and crafts event, surrounded by people and tables with art supplies.

Charlotte

Mural Project Blogs

  • Group of people smiling and raising cans in a room with art on the walls.

    Over the Rainbow

    Discover how our workshop with Over the Rainbow inspired creativity and connection here.

  • Group of older adults gathered in a community setting, smiling and interacting around a table. Some are wearing colorful shirts, and a woman is waving while another person wears a mask.

    Foster Seniors

    Explore how ARTSiE's collaboration with FJCC seniors is shaping a powerful community mural, celebrating Evanston's history, hopes, and dreams for future generations here!

  • Three people at an outdoor event holding clay faces, with face painting and inflatable attractions in the background.

    Connections for the Homeless

    See ARTSiE’s free community workshop that was visited by ove during Connections for the Homeless’ Block Party in Twiggs Park here.

  • Group of people working on an art project at a table in a studio, with a man guiding three individuals using paint and natural materials on a large, colorful canvas.

    Chicago Workshops

    Explore all of our summer 2024 offerings, impacting children and families in the area surrounding the FJCC here.

  • Group of people, including children and adults, gathered around a table preparing a smoothie with ingredients like bananas and liquid. Some are watching, others are actively participating. Indoor setting with artwork on the walls.

    Spring Break

    ARTSiE’s spring break camp at FJCC featured artists introducing children to themes of nature, identity, and community through painting, nutrition, clay creations, and nature walks. Take a look here for more!

  • A person reads a book to a group seated at tables in a community center. The room has colorful tablecloths and a bright, modern interior. People of various ages are listening attentively. The setting appears casual and educational.

    Mural Kickoff

    Read about the historic community mural’s inaugural day, featuring the beginning stages of the project here.

Our Supporters and Partners

This engagement is supported by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency), a grant from the Evanston Arts Council (a city agency supported by the City of Evanston), The Illinois Arts Council (a state agency), as well as the support of several local organizations.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU.

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