Discover the stories behind murals across Chicago with CAC docent Maurice Champagne. Learn how talented muralists use public art to enliven architecture, reflect social issues and honor both ordinary people and famous figures.

This overview includes murals from the Progressive Era, the Works Progress Administration and Federal Art Project, commercial murals of the 1930s, community artworks of the late 20th century on Chicago’s West and South Sides, and current trends displayed by the city’s newest outdoor pictures.