Mural located in the renovated Civic Center Plaza area near the Hemmens. Communication Station Artist @cjhungerman describes this work: “The basic concept for my mural is sound and positive communication between people. The variety of vessel colored shapes abstractly represent the diversity of people residing in the Elgin community. They are

Mural located in the alley between S. Grove & S. Spring, just north of Fulton Street. Learn more about Making Space here. Artist ~ @pabloserranoart The Promise of Elgin What space can we make to allow for peaceful and impactful gatherings of community members to engage? How do we elevate

Train Mural Located on the building just outside Side Street Studio Arts is this unique train mural. Did you know a train line used to run along the route of Zeigler Street? EXPLORE MORE ART IN DOWNTOWN ELGIN

SYEA 2020 Mural Created by Side Street Studio Art's 2020 Summer Youth Employee in the Arts Team (Tori Nagode, Claire Noland, Kelly Hernandez, Paola Robledo, and Morgan Donahue), the SYEA 2020 Mural "is meant to represent unity of various sub-communities within the larger community of Elgin (and the world). In order to portray

Foundation Droid 1309 Created by artist Steven Lockwood. Repurposed Construction Equipment. 4 legs ending in arrows pointing inwards, attached to 4 springs joining in the center. Owned by and located near Side Street Studio Arts. CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE ART MAP EXPLORE MORE

Historic Wall Mural In the grand lobby of Union National Bank is a massive wall mural depicting historic scenes featuring Downtown Elgin, it's people and industries over time. Written on the mural are the words "Dedicated to the pioneers and citizens of Elgin, Illinois AD 1960." Interesting Fact: Union National Bank opened in

Alley Art - "Apple Boy" Hidden on an alley in the heart of Downtown Elgin is what some locals refer to as the "Apple Boy".  On a beautiful fall day the brick background and vibrant colored leaves really make this image come to life. Artist unknown.

A City is a Gift This artwork was created by artist Kerri Liu and is titled "A City is A Gift." This piece was installed in the summer of 2020. "Inspiration for "A City is A Gift" comes from the city, it's many offerings, and the people who have so

The Dream Wall Located outside of Dream Hall 51 in DuPage Court, The Dream Wall is a permission based art wall, meaning you must have permission to paint! Artists are asked to keep local businesses and neighbors in mind when creating their unique works of art that must

Gary Lee Price Sculpture Gary Lee Price commits countless hours of thought, planning and descriptive detail into every one of his bronze sculptures. Thousands of Gary Lee Price originals can be found around the world in galleries, museums, libraries, corporations, cities, educational institutions and private homes. Downtown Elgin is lucky to have one

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Poppies, Blue Bubbles Andrea Jablonski, of Chicago, is the creator of this unique piece in honor of the history of the Fox River and its significance to the Elgin area. The red poppies in the mural are meant as a salute to military vets. “There definitely are a

Las Raices del alma (Roots of the Soul) Artist Melina Scotte, says this piece represents the culture and traditions that are part of what we acquire as a person and what we pass on to the next generation. It is a portrait of the concept of harmony in the contrast between intense colors

Ducks on the Fox Created by artist LeRoy Smith, his piece "Ducks on the Fox" was installed in the fall of 2019. "Ducks on the Fox is rooted in the old, inky comic strips of yesterday’s paper and is brought to life with nature’s vibrant hues. In essence, the Ducks are here to

Noize! Created by artist Travis Roozee, his work "Noise!" was installed in the summer of 2019. “Noize!” is a stylized design that takes cues from camouflage, aerial perspectives of the landscape, and the 1982 movie “Tron”. Its colors, cyan and magenta, are two of the four colors used to print consumer packaging; yellow

Float This is the first utility box wrapped as part of the utility box wrapping program. This artwork was created by artist Margie Criner and is titled "Float." This piece was installed in the spring of 2019. "The inspiration behind this piece is the geographical location of Elgin, sitting along the Fox River.

Mother Skye Created by Bobby Jo Scribner. Blue and red metal sculpture of female figure standing bent in a u-shape on tiptoe and fingertips, her head represented by bright red spiral shape. Located near Downtown Elgin Post Office. CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE ART MAP

Droid 8508 Created by artist Steven Lockwood. Repurposed Construction Equipment. 4 legs ending in arrows, 4 bent joints on each side around central metal springs. Stands on grey and brown metal platform. Owned by and located near Side Street Studio Arts. CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE ART MAP

Pioneer Family Memorial Sculpture Dedicated on November 11, 2001, the project was overseen by the Pioneer Memorial Foundation and created by artist Trygve Rovelstad. It is composed of bronze. The statue is composed of four main figures and an infant. One of the main figures was modeled after Elgin's founder, James T. Gifford.

Parade Mural Created by Outside Exhibition Group. CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE ART MAP EXPLORE MORE ART IN DOWNTOWN ELGIN

1835 Expedition Created by artist Davis McCarty. The sculpture's vibrant colors are representative of the diverse community in Elgin an they reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding riverwalk. Notice how the dichroic plexiglass changes color as you approach it. Located on Riverside Drive. CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE ART MAP

United States Flag Sculpture Created by Outside Exhibition Group. Larger than life metal sculpture of American flag, pictured as if waving in the wind. Red and white stripes, white stars on blue field, black flagpole. CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE MAP EXPLORE MORE ART

Stronger Together Created by artist Pamela Seatter. This mural was added to the City of Elgin's public art collection in October of 2018 as part of the annual New Works program. It is located on the north-facing wall inside of the first level of the Centre of Elgin's parking deck on Symphony Way.

Which Way Created by artist Joanna White. "I tend to approach public art from the direction of my theatre background. I see the space, envision a story that could be told and attempt to create a piece that reflects the environment in which it lives. Which Way is meant to appear as if

The Shape of Happiness Created by artist Ben Pierce. This stainless steel sculpture was added to the City of Elgin's public art collection as part of the New Works program in 2018. “I was inspired by a childhood memory - playing with, chasing and popping bubbles. I can’t exactly remember these times but

Seven at the Gates of Dawn Created by artist Dave Powers. Seven blue metal figures dance in a curving line together while playing musical instruments, as two separate figures look on. The sculpture celebrates music, theater and dance. Located on Route 31 just south of Kimball St. Click Here for a Printable Art