![COD staff and students gather to collaborate during Phase III of the Water Bottle Art Project.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC02036-1-1200x800.jpg)
Unite to Upcycle: Finalized Water Bottle Art Project on Display
Students and staff collaborated, learned from one another, and overcame challenges together during Phase III of the Water Bottle Art Project.
![COD students paint water bottle interiors for Phase I of the Repurpose Water Bottle Art Project.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC08451-1200x850.jpg)
From Unwanted to Upcycled: COD Cares Hosts Water Bottle Art Project
COD Cares is currently facilitating a fun, collaborative public art project as a way of promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.
![The reception was a hit, food and drinks were available to guests and professors.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/art-show-outside-1200x800.jpg)
Photo Gallery: Wings Student Art Gallery Reception for “Generally Specific”
The Wings Art Gallery held the reception for ceramic students of Marina Kuchinski.
![Filio Zoi Milioti- Austere
Acrylic on paper](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/filinio-2-1200x800.jpg)
Photo Gallery: Shellfish Exhibit Self Portraits of COD
The Shellfish: Self Portraits of COD has occupied the Wing Gallery, showcasing local artwork until Nov. 17.
![India Johnsons Artist Talk to photography and art students.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5858-1200x900.jpg)
The Power of Community Artists
As Artist in Residence this semester, India Johnson examines the flexibility of homemade art forms and the importance of supporting local artists.
![Observers admiring the artwork.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/observer-5-900x600.jpg)
Photo Gallery: DePaul Art Museum Senior Thesis Exhibition
The DePaul Art Museum had its 2023 Senior Studio Seminar Thesis Exhibition Opening Reception on June 8. The gallery ran from June 8 to June 11 and featured mixed media, multimedia, prints and textile pieces.
![Gyalavantin’ by Gio Swaby at Art Institute of Chicago.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3-Gio-Swaby-Gyalavantin-2021.-Thread-and-fabric-sewn-on-canvas-900x675.jpg)
Gio Swaby’s Love Letters to Black Women at Chicago Art Institute
Vibrant fabric tapestries of Black women adorn Gio Swaby's "Fresh Up" exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago this spring and summer.
![Pedro Gramaxo in the prairie with students of Sculpture class. Photo by Janine Orihuela Solis](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1FEATURE-Photo-by-Janine-Orihuela-Solis-900x600.jpg)
Artist Pedro Gramaxo Installs Wooden Sculpture in COD Prairie
Pedro Gramaxo was the spring 2023 Artist-in-Residence at COD, where he installed a temporary wooden sculpture in the prairie as part of his Dimensions series.
![From The Byrd’s Eye; A Profile on Cory Byrd.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/COry-Byrd-feature-900x600.png)
From The Byrd’s Eye; A Profile on Cory Byrd.
Local comic artist, Cory Byrd, talks about his process, inspiration and struggles in regards to his most recent monthly title “Tooth and Nail.”
![By SCARCE for Cantigny Park’s CAREcrow display](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1-900x675.jpg)
This Nonprofit Sees Would-Be Waste as Resources
SCARCE elongates the life of materials—or gives them a second life.
![In the ceramics room, art students set up a gallery for their work.](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/showcase-art-3-900x600.jpg)
Photo Gallery: Now Showing! Student Art and Design
The MAC hosted their annual Student Art and Design showcase for student and faculty to interact with community members.
![Photo Gallery: MAC Delivers Sneak Peek at Upcoming Warhol Exhibit](https://codcourier.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/warhol-wide-1-900x600.jpg)
Photo Gallery: MAC Delivers Sneak Peek at Upcoming Warhol Exhibit
The MAC gets pumped with their Andy Warhol exhibit launch party on March 1.