2 New Murals Installed In Downtown St. Charles

ST. CHARLES, IL — Two new colorful murals have made their debut in downtown St. Charles.

The murals, which are titled “Meet Me at the Fox” and “Welcome to St. Charles,” allow for excellent photo opportunities and showcase colorful elements of St. Charles while adding to the appeal of the downtown area, according to a news release from the St. Charles Business Alliance.

“Meet Me at The Fox,” which is located at 51 S. 1st Street, showcases bright graphics of the Fox River, greenery and popular outdoor activities including kayaking, biking, and running. “Welcome to St. Charles” is located on the wall of the 1st Street parking garage and faces Mio Modo.

This mural displays an array of popular characteristics that make up St. Charles such as live music, the paddlewheel riverboats, dining, shopping and more.

With the addition of these two murals, the St. Charles Business Alliance now has five pieces on exhibit in downtown St. Charles. “You Made It!” can be found at 311 N 2nd Street; “Radiate Positivity” is at 7 S. 2nd Avenue; and “You Look Good,” which was recently relocated to 16 S. Riverside Avenue.

“These murals add so much beauty and vibrancy to St. Charles and help celebrate many of the wonderful aspects of this city," said Jenna Sawicki, executive director for the St. Charles Business Alliance. “We are excited to see all of the wonderful photos that will be shared with these murals as the backdrop.”

All five of the murals were designed by New York-based artist Steffi Lynn. Steffi Lynn has created murals across the country for companies and brands that include Volkswagen, Instacart, Giphy, and many more, according to the news release.

In honor of the new additions, the St. Charles Business Alliance is having a giveaway that’s hosted on the Travel St. Charles App where individuals can receive a mural-inspired water bottle. In order to be eligible, participants will need to complete the “mural challenge” on the app by “checking in” to all five of Steffi Lynn’s mural locations.

Once completed, they will be able to pick up the water bottle from the St. Charles municipal building between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday through Friday. This giveaway is taking place for a limited time only.

To find more information on the new murals, you can visit stcalliance.org/murals . For further inquiries, contact the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967.