We believe that art ignites change.

Together, we create art that transforms places, individuals, communities, and institutions.

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Beautify. Inspire. Empower.
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.

Give the Gift of Art

 

This holiday season, give a gift that uplifts public spaces, empowers artists, and nurtures healing and hope across our city. Give the impactful gift of Mural Arts!”

Announcing the recipients of the Art & Environmental Justice Co-Learning Initiative: Strength Through Solidarity

We’ve awarded over $880,000 to support three BIPOC-led Environmental Justice organizations rooted in frontline communities. Congratulations to:

Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, Chicago, IL, $296,000
South Baltimore Community Land Trust, Baltimore, MD, $296,000
VietLead, Camden, NJ and Philadelphia, PA, $296,000

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Take a tour and explore the world’s largest outdoor art gallery!

Explore Mural Arts’ full collection

Cataloging our collections supports our ongoing efforts to expand access to our work. The Public Art Archive is a platform to document and preserve information about our projects and practices. Visit today!

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From the Blog /
7th Ward Tribute Debuts Art Installation, “The Time Bandit of the 7th Ward”
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Dom Lyner’s Story
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The Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists was designed in 2020 to fund, foster, and elevate the important work of emerging Black artists residing within the City of Philadelphia.

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Apply for a Mural

Meet our Community Murals team in this virtual Open House. Here you will learn how to create a compelling mural application and what makes a wall perfect for a mural.

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FEATURED PROJECT

AND INTO THE STREETS

A public art project running from June – October that represents archival images and materials from the now defunct LGBTQ news publication, Au Courant.

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Artist Opportunities

Are you an artist interested in working with or learning more about Mural Arts

For Artists

Apply for a Mural

The public mural application allows Philadelphia community members to propose a mural theme or idea.

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Our History

Art Ignites Change

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Beautify. Inspire. Empower.

Mural Arts Philadelphia exists to provide transformative experiences, progressive discourse, and economic stimulus to the City of Philadelphia through participatory public art that beautifies, advocacy that inspires, and educational programming and employment opportunities that empower.

Our Mission

Through participatory public art, Mural Arts Philadelphia inspires change in people, place, and practice, creating opportunity for a more just and equitable Philadelphia.

Our Vision

Mural Arts Philadelphia envisions a world where all people have a say in the future of their lives and communities; where art and creative practice are respected as critical to sense of self and place; and where cultural vibrancy reflects and honors all human identities and experiences.

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“I love that Mural Arts undertakes innovative, thought-provoking projects that are artistically relevant without losing its focus on key constituencies in our city.“

– Kevin Basden, Mural Arts Board Member

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