Artwork Abound In Downtown Lockport This Summer
LOCKPORT, IL — Art is everywhere, and that is especially true this summer in downtown Lockport.
If you find yourself in the area, you may be able to spot some bird inflatables in the trees along the I&M Canal, a new native garden around the Route 66 sign, or even 18 rain barrels with art from locals. The projects are all thanks to the City’s Summer Art Series Committee.
The Bloom Garden, a new native garden, surrounds the Route 66 sign at 13th and State streets.
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Allison Cann, the marketing and events coordinator for the City of Lockport, said a grant was provided for the garden.
“It’ll take three years for [the garden] to get fully established,” Cann said. The garden includes 30 different native prairie plantings.
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Another sight to see is the new Wings Alley Art, where you can stop and take a selfie, in the alley between 1014 and 1020 S. State St.
The wings, which were created by LTHS students, are in large frames on the alley wall.
Cann said the artwork can be changed out of the frames, and they hope to change it out seasonally, with artwork done by high school students.
Next, you can head to the I&M Canal Trail at 10th Street to spot some local bird artwork created by the artist ROIZ.
Cann said the artwork is made of a plastic, inflatable-type material, and includes three different birds indigenous to the area.
“They are sporadic up in the trees from 10th to Eighth Street,” she said. There are a total of 36 birds along the trail.
“They are subtle, you’ll have to look for them,” Cann said, adding that the birds will be on display through August.
Lastly, there are 18 rain barrels around downtown Lockport.
Cann said GREIF, a packaging company, donated the rain barrels.
“Residents signed up to paint them, and they’re on display now,” Cann said.
The barrels are on display throughout the downtown, and you can walk around and vote for your favorite barrel via a QR code. The barrels will be up through Aug. 12.
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