A History of Street Art (OOL)
Osher Online | Registration opens Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:00 AM
Art in the streets (including graffiti, murals, stickers, and paste-ups) gives voice to marginalized communities, shapes urban environments, and challenges institutional norms. This course explores graffiti and street art in the U.S. and around the world, examining their histories, motivations, and social impact. Participants will consider the rise of global mural movements, efforts to preserve and present street art, and its evolving role in activism, community identity, and social change.
WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 6 Each live session (via Zoom) is 90 minutes
Wednesday, April 1
Wednesday, April 8
Wednesday, April 15
Wednesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 29
Wednesday, May 6
Class schedule: Live lectures will take place via ZOOM
As this class is delivered by the National Resource Center for OLLIs (NRC) at Northwestern University, you will receive a welcome email from osheronline@northwestern.edu. The email will include your credentials (username & password) as well as a hyperlink to the Osher Online Website through which you will access your course website. Please save the link once you receive it. Multi-session courses will use this same link each week.
Amber Shirey
Amber Shirey played 4 years (1988-1992) for the Razorback Women's Basketball Team. Amber has been a part of the women's basketball staff since graduating in 1992. She has served as a student assistant, Graduate Assistant, Assistant coach, and Director of Operations, and has served as director of operations for the last 10 years.