Wheaton Welcomes Warhol on May 22

The public is welcome on May 22 at 4:30 pm for a ceremony unveiling Wheaton’s public art project for College of DuPage's Warhol Public Pop Art Challenge. The celebration is hosted by the Wheaton Public Library, the Downtown Wheaton Association, the City of Wheaton, and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.

The art display at the library’s west plaza will feature four portraits of prominent Wheaton figures recreated by local artist Geoff Bevington in Andy Warhol’s signature pop art style. The figures were chosen by the Chamber of Commerce’s Arts, Business, & Culture Committee, made up of almost 30 local business-owners, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders. While the identities of the four famous faces remain a secret until the unveiling, they will be introduced by local leaders including:

Wheaton Mayor, Phil Suess

Wheaton College President, Dr. Philip Ryken

President of the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation, Marty Keller

Director of the McAninch Arts Center, Diana Martinez

The 20 ft. wide by 7 ft. tall art installation will overlook the library’s west plaza throughout the summer in celebration of Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop, presented by the College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center (MAC).

For more information on the Andy Warhol exhibit and related events, visit WARHOL2023.org

Look for more information coming soon about Wheaton Warhol events, programs and activities for the community to enjoy throughout the summer.