St. Charles, IL Public Art Project Literally Painted the Street Engaging Residents & Students of All Ages on Riverside Ave.

ST. CHARLES ARTS COUNCIL BRINGS H.S. STUDENT’S VISION TO LIFE WITH PAINT THE STREET

This past Mother’s Day weekend, the St. Charles Arts Council (SCAC) finished its fifth consecutive year of “Paint the Street”. “Paint the Street” is a public art project the SCAC fosters each Spring to engage the residents in art, community, and the beautification of the city of St. Charles, IL.

How does it work?

Each year, the public is invited take part in painting the large-scale design on Riverside Avenue in downtown St. Charles. The SCAC maps out the design prior to the public’s arrival, so that families can participant in a simple paint-by-numbers style to complete the design in just a few hours! 2026 Design Overheard shot of “Paint the Street” design on Riverside Ave.

This year’s “Paint the Street” was designed by St. Charles East High School Student, Corinna Dietz. Corinna was an active volunteer in last year’s “Paint the Street,” and “Banners in the Park.” Corinna was paired with artist and mentor, Howard Russo, for the design process.

Seeing a high school student’s design come to life through this city-wide project was nothing short of amazing! th The design also incorporated the 2026 “Paint the Street” Sponsor The Arcada who is celebrating their 100 years this September. The design colors are a nod to the Art Deco Style to marry Corinna’s design and The Arcada 100-year logo. You can view this year's design by heading or driving over to Riverside Avenue (at the intersection of Walnut) in downtown St. Charles.

Thank you to Earth Paint for providing the beautiful vibrant colors that will last until it’s time for next year’s design. Wish you got a chance to participate? This community project takes place every May! To learn more about more amazing projects like “Paint the Street” head to www.stcharlesartscouncil.org

For public sponsorship opportunities, contact Sharon Powers at exec@stcharlesartscouncil.org

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