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ALTERNATING EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY, FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY

Choose to tour monumental public art on these guided tours. The new Chicago Public Art tours are the perfect introduction to Chicago communities. Approximately 3 hours long Admission: Adults/Seniors 65+/Students with valid ID/Children 8–18 $20 (no additional discounts)

Chicago Neighborhoods: Public Art in Communities New in 2008!
June 4 June 18 July 2 July 30 August 13 August 27  10 a.m.–1 p.m.

From historical statues and monuments to contemporary artworks, and highlighting the City's own collection, these tours illustrate why Chicago is considered "an open-air museum." Follow a Chicago Public Art Program staff member to South, West or Near North neighborhoods to discuss the role that public art plays there, and visit a broad range of artworks representing distinct eras and artistic genres.

Area to be visited varies by date. See Tours and Dates for more information.

                  
An American Art American City Public Art Tour   NEW IN 2008!             
July 16  10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Focusing on artwork, primarily created before 1980, this tour examines Chicago’s rich legacy of public art and its patronage. This civic impulse to beautify the urban environment has been a Chicago hallmark since the city's founding. Observe various historic artworks citywide and discuss their historical and contemporary contexts.