A very cool mural was painted this past August in Chicago by the students of Yollocalli Arts Reach, a youth initiative of the National Museum of Mexican Art. The arts education and career-training program targets teens and young adults.

According to the Yollocalli web site:

In the summer of 2009, The Declaration of Immigration mural class partnered young artists with teaching artist Salvador Jimenez to conceptualize and create a 2 story high,-30 foot wide mural on the Southwest exterior wall of the Yollocalli/Radio Arte shared building.  The mural is a visual dedication to all immigrants and allies who have marched hundreds of thousands of miles to advocate for fair legislation for immigrants and who have stood strong in the face of anti-immigrant rhetoric. Declaration of Immigration looked at some of the historic and current issues affecting immigrant communities and serve as a reminder that the United States of America was founded on emigration and settlement.

The Yollocalli model is based on creating a space for youth to partner with practicing artists; access the tools necessary to realize their own vision; and build skills as emerging artists. Located in the heart of Pilsen, Yollocalli is an open forum for experimentation in art-making based on issues in art, history, and youth culture.

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