Mission Statement:  The Art Garden is a community gathering place and an inspirational artistic retreat for visitors of all ages to enjoy.  Permanent and temporary sculptures and exhibits will be featured in an eco-friendly garden setting.

HISTORY:  The beauty of art is in the eye of the beholder. Mayor Straz had a vision for vacant lot located at 123^rd Street and 72^nd Court.  This piece of property, which is directly across from the Palos Heights Fire Station, was a transformer lot owned by ComEd. The Mayor saw the potential this property could have being located just 1 block west of the Harlem Avenue Business District. He felt it would be an ideal setting for people who worked or shopped along Harlem Avenue to escape to for a lunch break or to stroll through and enjoy the beauty of the art and gardens. It would add a new dimension of life to the downtown district by placing outdoor sculptures and benches in a garden-like setting.  It would also serve as a location to display works of art done by local talent..

The Art Garden of Palos Heights benefits the entire community. It adds character and attracts visitors to our charming city. Fundraising for sculptures and maintenance of the gardens is an ongoing effort. Please consider making a donation towards this community project.

Artists/sculptors should contact Pat Sheppard in the Mayor’s Office at 480-3003. 

 Donation Form              Artist Application     

 

The Art Garden of Palos Heights received the 2009 Eugene Simpson Award for Civic Improvement from the Palos Height Chamber of Commerce.  This award, named in honor of the late Mayor Eugene Simpson, is presetned to businesses or organizations that have, through improvements or additions, enhanced the appearance and landscape of the Palos Heights community.

 

DEDICATION CEREMONY

September 19, 2009

 

SCULPTURES   

       Butterfly Girl by Gregory Johnson      

 

   

Peace Crane by Linda Frigo

 Coming Spring 2010: Coneflower by Keith Edmier

(This sculpture will be installed in the center of a bed of coneflowers)

 Bike Rack donated by the Palos Heights Woman's Club

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NEXT MEETING:  Tuesday, February 2 at 10:00 a.m., City Hall

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