"With All of Our Might" was created by our teens with artist Chris Silva in the summer of 2013 on Yollocalli's new home- the Little Village Boys & Girls Club.
In the summer of '08, our teens created this mural, "Libertad," that speaks to the youth, the community and their culture- check out portraits of Malcolm X, Frida Kahlo, & Rosa Parks.
Check out the "Para Los Ninos" mosaic mural on the 11th floor! Created over 7 months at Yollocalli by artist Salvador Jimenez and 10 youth artists, it stands over 27 feet long and over 9 feet tall!
"Sailing to the Home of the Heart," a youth mural project with Chris Silva, was created with salvaged wood & paint in the summer of 2012.
This mural was painted by Yollocalli youth & lead artist REMED in the summer of 2013 through Pilsen's Art in Public Places Initiative.
Yollocalli students created a powerful a mural titled, "Wall of Hope" for the local Pilsen organization, San Jose Obrero Mission. The mural displays awareness and commitment to the community.
"The Creature Crew" was created by youth artists from Yollocalli in the summer of 2012 with help from Chris Silva.
This Selena-inspired mural was created by our youth interns in the summer of 2014.
Painted by our youth interns in the summer of 2014, "Remembering Mayahuel" is a tribute to the Aztec legend of agave.
Our youth interns painted "Bonita Finca de Adobe" in the summer of 2014. Follow our list to see more of our amazing murals!
Led by Newark-based street artist Lunar New Year, This mural was painted in the summer of 2014.
Check out our multi-media mural "Revival and the Struggle" on the first floor. It was created by teens in 2008 to advocate for more healthy and active lifestyles.
Created by our youth in 2009 with artist Sal Jimenez, this mural is a visual dedication to all immigrants and allies who have stood strong in the face of anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Check out our mural on the east side of the building! Created by our teens in the summer of 2011, the “Reach for Peace” mural promotes peace & solidarity in Pilsen and surrounding communities.
Yollocalli youth created the mural in the field house, entitled "Unity," in 2005 to reflect the community and liveliness of the Pilsen neighborhood. Check it out!
With the guidance of artist Salvador Jimenez, teens have created a beautiful mixed media mural, titled “Alternative Remedy." Check it out on the 6th floor of the hospital.
Festivals of Mexico and Latin America is a mural depicting festivals, celebrations and every day scenes of Mexico and Latin America, created by NMMA education department and Yollocalli Arts Reach.
Our youth worked with artist Robert Valadez to create this mural in the theater of the school. It focuses on the migration of African Americans & Mexican Americans to Chicago, and encourages unity.
Our young students worked with artist Luis DeLaTorre in creating this mosaic mural for Columbia Explorer’s. The concept of the mural was based on the spirit and vitality of the school. Check it out!
Teens who participated in a Yollocalli satellite class worked with artist, Javier Chavira, in creating an installation for the walls of their high school.
