International Sculpture Program (ISP)

The ISP was created to bring culture and beauty to the city of Chicago as well as providing a "gateway" into Chicago by placing sculptures along side the popular highway's. By installing these structures on the roadway's, the ISP has proven that Chicago is a place where culture, art, and entertainment make up a large part of our community. There's so many people who make this city bad, by littering, vandalism, and so forth and I think having an organization such as the ISP is very refreshing to know that there are people who live in Chicago who's main focus is to beautify this glorious city. I don't think I would change anything about this organization if I had the power to, I think it's a great idea. I do think that they should install more sculptures if money allows them to because I think the more the better when it comes to public sculptures. I mean take a look at the "Bean" at Millennium Park, the lions in front of the Art Institute, and the "flamingo" in front of the Dirkson Federal Plaza and the effect they have on the city. They're memorable and continue to amaze all tourists that explore Chicago.