The College of DuPage Public Art Project 2023 is coming to the windows of the Woodridge Public Library with large Andy Warhol-inspired images of notable Woodridge figures.
In addition to the art, we'll have other events celebrating the artist and his influence.
Woodridge Food Drive to benefit the West Suburban Community Food Pantry
August 7 - September 10
Join us in supporting our Woodridge community by donating nonperishable food and personal care items. Look for the donation barrels featuring Andy Warhol inspired soup can art, as part of DuPage WARHOL Pop Art Challenge, at 7 different locations throughout Woodridge.
MOST NEEDED ITEMS
7 DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
This event is now over, it was held on Wednesday, June 7--thank you to all who attended.
Diana Martinez will share the background of Andy Warhol and his journey as a first-generation immigrant from Carpatho-Rusyn roots, to living in industrial tenements in the outskirts of Pittsburgh, to an Iconic Superstar in NYC. Martinez will explain his prolific journey and how he manifested the American Dream. In addition, she will give you an inside sneak peek into the blockbuster Warhol exhibition coming this summer to the McAninch Arts Center and Cleve Carney Museum of ART.
The Woodridge Public Library is honored to host Diana Martinez, Executive Director of Warhol: Portfolios in Pop and Director of the McAninch Arts Center.
Mayor William F. Murphy
Former Mayor Bill Murphy’s dedication to the Village of Woodridge spans more than 50 years, including 32 years as Mayor, eight years as a Trustee, and 34 years as a highly respected Principal and Assistant Superintendent. William F. Murphy School is named in his honor.
Anne Banks
Former Village Trustee Anne Banks founded non-profit JANO, Janes Avenue Neighborhood Outreach, to serve the children, teens, seniors, and families in her Woodridge neighborhood. Connecting neighbors to crucial resources, building community, and ensuring opportunities for youth through G.R.I.T. is JANO’s—and Anne’s—core mission. www.janowoodridge.org
Fred Hohnke
Woodridge Park District President for 33 years, Fred Hohnke improved the quality of life for generations of Woodridge residents. He served selflessly on local, state and national park associations, advancing recreational opportunities through special events, open space preservation, and development of parks and recreational facilities.
Barbara Schmith
Barbara Schmith, together with her husband Roger, founded West Suburban Community Pantry in 1992. Originally serving only Woodridge residents, the pantry now distributes 2,000,000 pounds of food every year to over 65,000 persons in need in DuPage and Will Counties. www.wscpantry.org
Look for Warhol-inspired art at September's Gallery Exhibition by Charles Williams Jr entitled Boop-Oop-a-Doop: A Visual Voice of the African Diaspora.
June 3 - September 10, 2023 Cleve Carney Museum of Art, College of DuPage