Roots & Reimagination

In 2024, Mural Arts Philadelphia celebrates its illustrious 40-year journey of transforming urban spaces into canvases of hope and dialogue

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We believe that art ignites change.

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

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Upcoming Events
Apr 16
People’s Budget Neighborhood Workshops: West Philly
Apr 20
A Better World is Possible: A Porch Light Gun Buyback Program
Apr 24
Art Works: How Artists andOrganizers Are Creating A Better World Together

Wall Ball 2024

May 3, 2024 | 8:30pm–10:30pm EDT

In 2024, Mural Arts Philadelphia celebrates its illustrious 40-year journey of transforming urban spaces into canvases of hope and dialogue. With the year’s theme, “Roots & Reimagination,” we embark on a reflective expedition, honoring our rich heritage of community engagement and artistic innovation while fostering a culture of reimagining what public art signifies for the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.

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

The Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists

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. This year, the Fellowship will support 15 artists of any medium with $2,000 in unrestricted funding to support their art practice.

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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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A Bouquet of Gratitude for Councilwoman Marian Tasco
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Art Moves: Inspiring People to Go Green with Public Transit!
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FEATURED PROJECT

We Here

We Here is an art project in Kensington led by artist Roberto Lugo and a Community Advisory Council, focusing on youth, creativity, and pottery.

 

We Here

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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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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