Mural Arts Philadelphia
Mural Arts Philadelphia is a nonprofit that fosters community transformation through public murals. Founded in 1986 by Jane Golden as part of the Anti-Graffiti Network, it has created over 4,000 murals and leads 50–100 projects annually. It collaborates with artists, youth, and communities to beautify and empower the city.
Address: 1727-29 Mt. Vernon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: (215) 685-0750
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Chew Playground Unveils New Mural Honoring Late Point Breeze Native, Former NBA Player Rasual Butler
The late Rasual Butler, South Philadelphia native and former NBA player, has been honored with a new mural at Chew Playground, writes Jessica MacAulay for…
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Philadelphia Residents Could Win $100 by Completing Annual Water Department Customer Survey
For the 9th consecutive year, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is partnering with ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania to conduct an annual comprehensive customer satisfaction survey. The survey is…
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Discover Philadelphia’s Unique Hotel Options
Philadelphia is a city known for its vast history and surplus of art, and that presence extends into the city’s hotels. From historic accommodations to…
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Our Market Project Builds Digital Archive of 9th Street Market’s Immigrant and Migrant Community Stories
A new project is being implemented in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia that aims to build a digital archive of the stories of 9th Street…
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Washington Square Community Rallies Over New Mural
A new mural by Ukrainian artist Yuliya Semenova in Washington Square West set off a neighbor, but his complaints got the community to rally its…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director, Mural Arts Philadelphia
Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Margate, New Jersey, where she fell in…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Hosts Annual Art Education Student Exhibition
On May 23, Mural Arts Philadelphia celebrated the return of its annual Art Education Student Exhibition at the Icebox Project in Kensington. The annual exhibition…
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How a Kensington Artist is Bringing Joy and Fostering Community Through Immersive Sculptures
For much of his life, Roberto Lugo has used art as a way to communicate with others on a deeper, more personal level. Now, he…
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Manayunk Now Has Two New Murals Celebrating Its History and Landmarks
Two new murals are now present in Manayunk to celebrate the history and landmarks of the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood, writes Cassandra Lopez for The Philadelphia…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3
Mural Arts Philadelphia announced the return of its Wall Ball 2024, celebrating its 40th Anniversary to be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia Founder Jane Golden On the Value of Art, 2024 Plans
Jane Golden has been among the most vocal individuals in Philadelphia, advocating for access to public art, writes Allison Weiss Brady for Philadelphia Style. “I…
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Could the American Flag Mural On Historic Northern Liberties Warehouse Be On the Move?
The buildings that comprise the former Philadelphia Warehousing & Cold Storage complex in Northern Liberties are being renovated. As a result, the American flag mural…
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A New Mural of Phillies Legend Dick Allen is Coming to South Philly in Spring 2024
Mural Arts Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Phillies partnered to announce the unveiling of a new mural in South Philadelphia of Phillies…
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New Mural in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood Celebrates the Local Queer Community, Ballroom Scene
After spending decades under the radar, Philadelphia’s ballroom scene is now more up-close and personal thanks to a new mural, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc.…
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“The Power of Commitment,” Philadelphia Mural Arts Celebrates 25th Annual Mural Arts Month
This October marks the 25th edition of the annual Mural Arts Month celebration, writes Mural Arts Philadelphia. The annual celebration is a time to advocate,…
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Muralist César Viveros is the Veracruz Visionary Behind Philadelphia’s Public Art
The work of Philadelphia muralist César Viveros has infiltrated all corners of Philadelphia since he migrated to the city from his native Veracruz, Mexico, twenty…
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New Mural in Fishtown Will Celebrate Birds of Philadelphia
A new mural currently in the works in Fishtown will celebrate birds and other wildlife native to the Philadelphia region, writes Franki Rudnesky for the…
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New Mural Will Help Increase Visibility of Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia
The extensive Holocaust memorial at 16th and Arch in Center City tells the story of one of the worst chapters in human history, those who…
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