Art
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Mural Arts Philadelphia’s 2024 Year in Review
In 2024, Mural Arts Philadelphia celebrated its 40th anniversary, reflecting on its origins and envisioning the future of public art and civic engagement in the city. Founded in January 1984 as the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network, Mural Arts has transformed Philadelphia into “the world’s largest outdoor art gallery.” This year, we honored stories of education, justice, and community…
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Philadelphia Phillies Offer $10K for New Mural at Citizens Bank Park
The Philadelphia Phillies recently announced that for the second year, it is offering $10,000 to a local artist to create a new mural above Ashburn Alley at Citizens Bank Park, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative, in partnership with the Phillies and financial services company SEI, invites artists from across the region…
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New ‘Crossing Cabin Run’ Holiday Card Features Iconic Bucks County Bridge
A new holiday greeting card released by artist Jerry Cable titled Crossing Cabin Run features the iconic Loux Covered Bridge in Pipersville, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Bucks County bridge, located close to the artist’s studio, was constructed in 1874 by David Sutton. It was named after John A. Loux, the county’s longest-tenured…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Dedicates ‘Seasons of Imagination’ Mural Series at Joseph Pennell School
Mural Arts Philadelphia, the nation’s largest public art program, proudly announced the dedication of the Seasons of Imagination mural series by artist Marian Bailey. This vibrant collection of murals, located at the Joseph Pennell School in Philadelphia’s Fern Rock neighborhood, celebrates the transformative power of art and its role in fostering community, imagination, and playful…
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Jon Metz Sets Philadelphia-Inspired Art on Fire with Pyrography
Montgomery County’s Jon Metz is a passionate artist specializing in wood-burned art, known as pyrography, highlights Reuben Harley for the Philadelphia Citizen. Though he has pursued various careers, including teaching art and working for the U.S. Navy, art remains his central passion. He often showcases and sells his work at holiday makers markets. A former…
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Mural Arts Leader Jane Golden Talks How Philadelphia Became ‘Mural Capital of the World’
Philadelphia is known for many things, and one of them is the more than 4,000 murals that give the city a visual dimension and depth that is unique among U.S. cities and admired worldwide, writes Rashad Grove for Billy Penn at WHYY. Beyond adding to the city’s aesthetics, the murals also serve as a force…
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Collection of Wyeth Paintings, Once Owned by L.L. Bean’s Granddaughter, Hits Auction Block
A collection of Wyeth paintings from the Chadds Ford family, which were owned by L.L. Bean’s granddaughter, Linda L. Bean, is up for auction, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 1992, Bean found a book of N.C. Wyeth’s letters at an antiques show. She was so impressed that she started collecting works from…
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Philadelphia Celebrates Its Own ‘Real Life Rockys’ with Mural Monuments Honoring Local Champions of Resilience
As part of the first RockyFest 2024 from December 3 to 8, 2024, Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation have announced the honorees of the Real Life Rockys mural project, recognizing four remarkable Philadelphians whose stories of grit, resilience, and commitment embody the spirit of the city. These mural monuments, to be…
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The Mysterious Story of Philadelphia’s ‘Dream Garden’ Tiffany Mosaic
Great football teams like the 2017 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have a “next man up” credo. Knowing team members will get injured in this violent game, they expect the next player in line to step right in and compete successfully. But you wouldn’t expect the genteel art world to need a similar mentality. “The Dream…
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Temple University Safety Officer’s Artwork Now on Display in Washington D.C. Exhibit
Temple University public safety officer Bryan Cottrell has his artwork on display at the National Law Enforcement Officers Museum in Washington, D.C., writes Jennifer Lee for FOX 29. “I’m really excited and quite frankly I was surprised and shocked that I was selected,” said Cottrell. His pencil drawing is titled, “Honor,” and is one of…
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Art as Advocacy: Amplifying Voices and Democracy in the 2024 Presidential Election
In times of political and social uncertainty, the role of art in public spaces becomes more crucial than ever. As we navigate a world where the future is increasingly unpredictable, the mission of Mural Arts Philadelphia gains new layers of significance. In an article published in the January/February 2024 issue of The Atlantic, David Frum painted a…
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In Addition to Painting His Portrait, Chadds Ford’s Andrew Wyeth Gifted a Watercolor to President Eisenhower
During his visit to Gettysburg to paint the portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower, renowned Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth also created a watercolor-on-paper landscape that he gifted to the president, writes Michael Birkner for the Philadelphia Heritage. The painting depicts an old sycamore at the Eisenhower farm, with the president’s house seen in the background.…
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From Trash to Treasure: Yoonmi Nam’s Upcycled Art Morphs Disposables into Permanence
It’s no secret that upcycling has seen a meteoric rise in popularity in the art world, fueled in part by perpetually rising costs of art supplies and environmental conscientiousness in practice. Generally Meant to be Discarded, a new exhibit by artist Yoonmi Nam, takes the concept of upcycling to profound new heights, reimagining waste materials…
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Aston Mills Art Exhibit Features Skulls, Bone and Skeleton Art
Just in time for Halloween comes “Skulls 2024,” a free exhibit at Aston Mills Arts, where visitors can find artwork devoted to skulls, bones and skeletons. The exhibit, a collection of sculptures, paintings, drawings, and “assemblage,” runs now through Nov. 3, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The displays are a throwback to a…
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West Chester Medallic Artist Designs Commemorative Quarter Honoring ‘Queen of Salsa’
West Chester medallic artist Phebe Hemphill designed the commemorative quarter honoring the Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hemphill crafted the portraits and landscapes on countless coins for the U.S. Mint. She has designed coins with images of activists Harriet Tubman, Alice Paul, Presidents Barack Obama and Calvin Coolidge,…
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North Philadelphia’s Jill Scott Honored With New Mural at Alma Mater
Jill Scott, the Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter from North Philadelphia, was recently honored by Mural Arts Philadelphia with a new mural, writes Amanda Fitzpatrick for WHYY. The mural was unveiled outside Scott’s alma mater, Philadelphia High School for Girls, in Olney. “I just woke up and burst into tears because you never know when you’re…
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Meg Saligman’s Ministry of Awe to Transform Historic Old City Bank into Interactive Art Installation
Like the beginning of any great heist film, internationally renowned artist and Philadelphia mural legend Meg Saligman is “putting together a team.” Known collectively as Ministry of Awe (MoA), the Saligman-led art collective is preparing to transform the historic Manufacturer’s National Bank at 27 N 3rd Street in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood into a groundbreaking,…
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6 Temporary Murals Are in LOVE Park to Inspire Voters Ahead of 2024 Election
A new art exhibition can be seen in LOVE Park with six murals that encourage citizens to vote in this year’s upcoming election, writes Shara Dae Howard for KYW Newsradio. The new exhibition is called “To the Polls,” and is a biennial, nonpartisan effort led by Streets Dept. blogger and community activist Conrad Benner, in…
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