Black History Celebration

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

JOIN US:

  • FEB. 23rd, 2025 12:30 – 2 PM
  • THIS EVENT IS FREE
  • 1230 W. Greenleaf in the Fieldhouse
  • Did you know that Loyola Park has hosted a Black History Celebration for 25 years?
  • Let’s celebrate and acknowledge the historic achievements of Black Americans and highlight their undeniable impact on American history!

We are also remembering the historic and legendary Pollard family of Rogers Park. The Pollards were one of the first and most famous black families in Rogers Park history! Courtesy of Rogers Park Historical Society. Take a journey back in time to learn about this fascinating family.

THEME: YOUTH AND TEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Featuring a pop-up art gallery! Every year, we welcome students of Acero Cruz, Gale Community Academy, Joyce Kilmer, New Field, Chicago Math & Science Academy, Senn High School, Sullivan High School, and others to participate by creating art around a theme.

This February 2025 our THEME is: Youth and Teen Entrepreneurship

Let’s celebrate together!

If you missed last year’s online celebration, you can watch it here:

PREVIOUS EVENTS & ARTWORK
  • 1230 W. Greenleaf Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60626
  • I understand that all work created in conjunction with the Artists of the Wall Festival may be photographed and documented for use by the Loyola Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District and that these photographs may be used for future promotional purposes by LPAC and CPD.
  • Artists must register in person and start painting by Noon on Saturday, June 20 or your space will be forfeited. Your mural should be in progress and painting started by Noon. There will be no refunds given on forfeited spaces. You must contact loyolaparkac@gmail.com with any special requests.
  • Only one space is allowed per family/group to allow more people to participate in the fest. Please refrain from special requests to be next to a specific person. If two people agree to trade spaces in person at the festival, it is up to you to notify Registration of the change. Prizes will be awarded to the name we have recorded to the space.
  • Spaces vary in shape, size, and location and are assigned randomly. Unless another participant agrees to trade spaces, the volunteers running the event will not exchange spaces.
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