Community Building through Art: A Deep Dive into the Warhol Project in DuPage County Itasca Insights

Welcome to another episode of the Itasca Insights Podcast, hosted by Scott LaMorte VP, of Business Development with Itasca Bank and Trust Company. In this episode, we have special guests Dawn Smith from the College of DuPage, Amanda Hausman from the Village of Roselle, and Geoffrey Bevington from Custom Direct Inc. We dive into an enlightening conversation about the upcoming Andy Warhol project led by the Mcaninch Art Center at the College of DuPage, featuring 72 "Warholized" portraits of DuPage County citizens, on display throughout the county. We discuss the significant economic and social impacts of public art and how it fosters community building and expression. Furthermore, we talk about the vital role of community involvement in the success of public art projects like this one and the Centennial Mosaic Public Art Project. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion about the power of art in shaping communities and building civic pride. Stay tuned for future updates on the Warhol project and more!

To learn more about the event:
https://www.cod.edu/news/2022/march/andy-warhol-reveal.aspx



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