Olmec Trails

City Partners with Local Organizations to Host Two Sculptures from Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy Exhibit
Sculptures celebrating Mexican Heritage on display at Nichols and 95th Street libraries through October

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — This outdoor exhibit features hand-painted, large-scale renditions of iconic Olmec heads, which highlight the rich cultural heritage of Mexico.

The Mexican Cultural Center DuPage (MCCD) is hosting the “Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy” exhibit, collaborating with Meztli Mexico and partnering with the College of DuPage Public Art Project (COD) and the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB). The exhibit explores the indigenous roots of Mexican heritage, tracing a lineage to the ancient Olmec civilization, the “Mother Culture” of Mexico. It also brings attention to the importance of public art by showcasing the immense talent and creativity of more than 30 contemporary artists from across North America.

Support for the sculptures hosted in Naperville with Naperville Sister Cities Foundation (NSSF) and others. The Olmec sculptures are the first of many public art pieces the community will enjoy.

A Ribbon Cutting will take place at Nichols Library, 200 W Jefferson Ave, on Wednesday, July 24, from 5 to 6 p.m. More information about the event will be posted at https://www.naperville.il.us/olmec

Visit the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair or take a map tour through the centuries of local art by downloading the Century Walk map.https://www.centurywalk-artguide.org/

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Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Contest

Naperville Public Library will be hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month coloring contest for kids featuring coloring pages created by local artist Shaiska Malca. There will also be work by local artists, including paintings and an Alebrije sculpture, featured at multiple library locations. The Library is also hosting programs throughout the month, which include a ¡Buen Provecho! Storytime for kids that highlights the delicious culinary contributions of the Latine community, and a Loteria program where teens can learn how to play the popular Mexican game of chance.

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Wake up your inner DaVinci

Pinot’s Palette will have two artists there to assist you with painting 8x8 canvases with self-guided, written instructions that include photos of the steps for the painting. You will choose from six different paintings, or you can just pick paint colors and create your own masterpiece. Pinot's Palette will supply all of the painting supplies, and aprons to protect clothing.
***Naperville Sister Cities Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations made to Naperville Sister Cities Foundation are tax-deductible.