Public art matters. If you've ever spent time people watching near Chicago's Cloud Gate, you understand. Thousands of people speaking various languages visit this public sculpture daily to take photos, meet with friends, or just sit and reflect. Public art can put a location on the map!
For nearly 30 years, the Village of Flossmoor has been able to accomplish this same place-making, on a smaller scale. Flossmoor has been able to provide nearly 50 sculpture installations for the public to enjoy, thanks to donations. Sculptures include pieces by world-famous artists, such as Richard Hunt (Uplifted in Leavitt Park), as well as up-and-coming artists, such as William O'Brien (Blue Moon / Purple Rising / Spine, Spindle, Heart in Flossmoor Park).
Tax dollars have never been used to fund public art in our Village. Sculptures are installed and maintained through private donations. These contributions have had a tremendous impact on our community, and we are encouraged to continue its success. Your help is needed! Every dollar counts, and we'd be honored if you'd consider a donation to Flossmoor's public art program. We know that there are hundreds of causes that you can contribute to, and we appreciate your consideration. Donation options are shown below, and all are tax-deductible to the extent the Internal Revenue Code allows.
With your help, our public art program will continue to grow. I hope you continue to enjoy the art in our Village for many years to come.
Sincerely, Mayor Michelle Nelson
Ways to Donate
Adopt a Flossmoor Bench
This is a wonderful way to commemorate someone special in your life or a memorable event! The cost of each plaque is $750. Your donation will go to the Flossmoor public art fund to support the outdoor sculpture program.
Click here for bench application.
Make a Direct Donation
Make a donation directly to the Flossmoor Public Art Program! Your donation will help us fund our world-class sculpture garden and community programs. Please make checks payable to the "Village of Flossmoor", indicating "Public Art Fund" in the memo.
Village of Flossmoor
c/o Public Art Program
2800 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, IL 60422
email: info@flossmoor.org
Contribute through the Resident Water Bill Program
Flossmoor Water Service customers have the option to include your tax deductible monetary contribution with your quarterly water bill. Must be the account holder to sign up. Click here for application.
Order an Engraved Brick
A gift of $125 will buy a personalized brick to be installed in the downtown circle, located across from the Flossmoor train station.
Molly Deugaw, Flossmoor
“Flossmoor's collection of sculptures not only increases the Village aesthetically, but also strengthens our sense of ownership to the community and belonging."
Cecil Porter, Flossmoor
"Our collection of art is a prize and we are extremely fortunate to have these works on public display."