Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World

Hokusai Decal-07

Villa Park Joins "Waves of DuPage" Art Initiative

In celebration of the 2025 exhibition Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, the College of DuPage, McAninch Arts Center (MAC), and Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) have partnered with Naperville artist Rich Lo to launch Waves of DuPage—a public art initiative showcasing the diverse beauty of DuPage County communities, including Villa Park. Rich Lo is collaborating with towns across the county to create original ukiyo-e style artwork that highlights distinctive local landmarks. Each piece will be transformed into a large-scale mural and installed in the community it represents. These works will also be on display at the McAninch Arts Center from May 31 through September 21, 2025, as part of the Hokusai and Ukiyo-e exhibition.

Villa Park Waves of DuPage Unveiling Event

Celebrate the unveiling of Villa Park’s ukiyo-e-style artwork at the Villa Park Recreation Center on Friday, May 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The artwork will be featured on the front window of the VPRC for the duration of the exhibition. We will be joined by the artist, Rich Lo, as well as the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Director, Diana Martinez,  and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) curator, Justin Witte. Guests can enjoy light refreshments and snacks, coloring pages, games, and more!

Other Local Events featuring the Waves of DuPage

Villa Park Summer Festival

Saturday, June 21 • 11:00 am – 10:30 pm • Ardmore Business District (Ardmore and Park Blvd, next to Illinois Prairie Path) 

Visit the Community F.U.N. Commission’s photo booth, complete with a ukiyo-e-style wave backdrop.

Villa Park Public Library Display Case

August 12 – September 12

Stop by the library to view a collection of Hokusai-inspired LEGO creations, calendar pages, and themed artifacts.