Diversity Arts Project

One Community has partnered with Glenbard West High School and downtown businesses in Glen Ellyn – to create and showcase in our Village, student artwork that reflect the diverse identities and experiences of our high school students – experiences that enrich our community each and every day. Each artwork, along with an artist statement that explains the inspiration behind the piece, are being hosted at business window fronts located in downtown Glen Ellyn through the end of April. Participate in the treasure hunt and see if you can find each of the art pieces.

This year’s theme is human migration, to complement the “World On The Move: 250,000 years of Human Migration” exhibit that will be hosted at the Glen Ellyn Public Library in August 2024. The World On The Move exhibit was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits, and is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office.

The aim of the Diversity Arts Project is to bring to the community youth voices that capture their varied perspectives, and allow the community to experience and appreciate them. The public can view the art pieces in the Glen Ellyn Central Business District (along Main Street, Crescent Boulevard, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Forest Avenue).