2022 Murals

Below are locations and images of the four projects completed in EMAP’s sixth year. View the rest of our murals by year on our Projects, Artists, and Partners page. And check out our google map to go see these artworks in person!

Max Sansing
Metra underpass at Davis Street

The design of Time to Breathe by Chicago artist Max Sansing was inspired by the positive impact of nature on our mental health and overall wellbeing.

Community Partner: Downtown Evanston

Sholo Beverly
Curt’s Café, 2922 Central Street

Elevate was designed and painted by Chicago artist Sholo Beverly in partnership with talented young adult participants from Curt’s Café’s workforce development program.

Community Partner: Curt’s Café

Brett Whitacre
Metra underpass at Custer Avenue

Rockford artist Brett Whitacre provided a fun and immersive backdrop for the Custer Oasis, an outdoor dining space shared by several local restaurants, with this expansive mural on the Custer Avenue Metra underpass.

Community Partner: Main-Dempster Mile

Molly Z.
Trulee Evanston, 1815 Norwood Court

Chicago artist Molly Z., who also worked with EMAP to paint a Grove Street Metra underpass in 2019, designed this mural outside of the Trulee Evanston senior residence with inspiration from the four seasons. The mural was painted by Molly with help from different community groups.

Community Partner: Trulee Evanston