Greg DePauw in Metamora, Illinois, had a dream to bring art to students from under-served communities. For school systems that have had to eliminate their art program or struggle with budgets cuts, Greg could bring a creative art program directly to their schools. This was a way to give back to the community, realize his dream to create a moving piece of sculpture (a street rod turned into an art rod), and bring art alive and speak to students. It was difficult to make this car, a task many said could not be done, but by sticking to his dream, involving those can-do people who could see his vision, he made this dream a reality. The following pictures and words tell the story of the Art Rod.

The day the 1937 Ford Sedan was purchased it looked like a rusty wreck.

After months of engineering and redesigning the car, a wheel chair entrance was completed.

Complete frame restoration and updated components helped the "Art Rod" take shape.

Completely wheel chair accessible entrance and hand controls put in place.

The Art Rod is ready to hit the road. Perhaps to a school near you? Contact us and let Greg DePauw bring out the budding young artists at your school.