Meet us where the walls come alive
Wander this vibrant corridor and delight in the creative artwork that guides you through the restaurants, streets and shops of Oak Park.
Once a stretch dull, blank concrete, the retaining walls of the CTA Green Line train route in Oak Park are a colorful collections of miniature murals painted by artists. The mini murals extend along North and South Boulevards from Harlem Avenue.
The mini murals project is an initiative of the Oak Park Area Arts Council that began in 2010. Each year, roughly a dozen artists are selected by a blind jury to paint their designs along the viaduct.
Selected artist receive $1,500 for their work, but the honor of contributing to a long-lasting public art project is priceless.
Come for a walk in Oak Park to see how artists have transformed the outdoor space. Make sure to check out the mini mural of Betty White, an Oak Park native!
Any time is a good time to stroll or drive by the community mini mural project of Oak Park. You can already view the existing murals that line the railroad corridor. New murals begin to take shape each year in mid-July.
There is no cost to view the community mural project.
We suggest hopping off at the Harlem and Lake Stop on the CTA Green Line to stroll North and South Boulevards between Harlem Avenue and Austin Boulevard.
