Celebrate 40 Years of Creativity!

Join us this October for Mural Arts Month! Celebrate 40 years of creativity with mural dedications, artist talks, workshops, and more. Explore the theme ‘Roots & Reimagination’ and be part of the future of public art in Philadelphia.

We believe that art ignites change.

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

Our Programs
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Public Art and Civic Engagement
Art Education
Restorative Justice
Porch Light
About Mural Arts Institute
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Upcoming Events
Oct 10
Mural Lab Live Re-Imagined #2
Oct 10
Jill Scott Tribute Mural Dedication
Oct 12
MAP Workshop Hub: Inking in October — Illustration with Andre Chaney
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.
Beautify. Inspire. Empower.

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.

 

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!

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.