About

This project began as an effort to increase public awareness of pollution of waterways. Modeling after a similar program in Columbia, Missouri, five University of Illinois students and seven local artists came together to create colorful murals on area sidewalks. They are expected to last between three to five years.

Map

Click here for approximate locations of the murals.

Note: This page is incomplete! Please update locations on the map or add photos if you are able.

Artists, Locations and Artwork

Langston Allston	Island near Esquire, Champaign
Irenka Carney	Bridge at Second St Basin, Champaign
Melissa Farley	Goodwin Ave north of Green St., Urbana
George Hwang	Between Mathews Ave and Goodwin Ave, UI Campus
Theresa Laumann	Second Street Basin Near Springfield Ave, Champaign
Molly Malec	Mathews Ave, UI Campus
Joyce Meyer	Logan Street, Champaign
Kristin Rose	Meadowbrook Park, Urbana
Michael Roughton	Crystal Lake Pool, Urbana
Maxx Sentowski	Train Station, Champaign
Yashvi Vira	Wright Street, UI Campus
Emily Yarger	Phillips Recreation Center, Urbana

News Stories

"Murals encourage pollution awareness." The Daily Illini. October 14, 2013.

"Storm drain artwork sends a clear message: Rainwater only." The News-Gazette. September 29, 2013