Central Street Mural Tour

Homage to Sondra Mural was painted by artist Teresa Parod as a tribute to Sondra, a beautifully eccentric storytelling neighbor who lived on Teresa’s street and passed several years ago. Sondra told stories about having lunch with Picasso, eating lobster at the White House, and hugging John Travolta.

The theme of the mural located under the UP-Metra Underpass is "connections" and was painted by Artist Nick Goettling. The Evanston Art Center partnered with the Evanston Mural Arts Program (EMAP) and Central Street Evanston to revitalize a critical connecting route – the Union Pacific / Metra underpass at Green Bay Rd. and Central St. Artist Nick Goettling visually reflects the diverse local community and embraces the power of public art.

This mural was painted by artist Teresa Parod and pays tribute to the adjacent sewing shop. Painted on the side of the building, the mural’s brightly-colored spools of thread and sewing tools grace the alley. 

Birds of Concern by Chicago artist Tyrue Slang Jones depicts three bird species threatened by climate change: the Blackburnian Warbler, the Red-headed Woodpecker, and the American Kestrel. This project was made possible by the Audoban Mural Project, a national public art initiative bringing public attention to the effects of climate change on bird populations. 

Community Partners: Central Street Evanston, Evanston North Shore Bird Club

This mural was painted by artist Ani Kramer & Teresa Parod. The fiddler mural was painted as a tribute to the late artist Wesley Kramer. Wesley’s sister, Teresa Parod, and daughter, Ani Kramer, re-created one of his prints on the side of a building as a way to keep his art going for all to enjoy.

Renowned artist Jay Ryan of The Bird Machine in Chicago is known for his screen-printed posters, but he also paints large-scale murals on the side of the buildings. This mural celebrates the many characters that make up Central Street, and is visible on the side of the building in the alley. 

This cheerful neighborhood mural was painted by local student artists and spans the length of the entire outside wall along Hartrey Ave. The artwork highlights iconic Evanston community gathering spaces. 

This mural was painted by local artist Sholo Beverly and Curt’s Cafe students to honor and support the organization’s mission. The design utilizes surrealism to capture the students’ feelings of dreaming and journeying. “Elevate” signifies elevating personal growth. This project was led by Art Encounter and funded through a community resiliency grant for the City of Evanston and the Evanston Arts Council. 

The St. Kateri Center Youth Mural at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian was painted by nine native children led by St. Kateri Youth Coordinator Negwes White, Navajo (Ojibwe/Diné) and Milwaukee artist Stacy Vittal (Oneida/Ho-Chunk). The centerpiece of the mural is based on an Ojibwe creation story of flood and rescue, saved on a turtle’s back. 

Painted by artists Alex Bradley Cohen (@alexbradleycohen) and Nicola Florimbi (@nicolaflorimbi), with help from Vivian Maud Cohen (vivianmaud7373), this mural celebrates community and fellowship. The premise of the mural was inspired by Lois Armstrong’s “It’s a Wonderful World” and counteracts some of the social polarization that we are currently faced with. The mural celebrates diversity of life and tolerance for difference.