October 2023 marks the 25th Annual Mural Arts Month, presented by TD Bank! Our theme this year, ‘The Power of Commitment,’ encapsulates Mural Arts Philadelphia’s nearly four-decade-long dedication to positively transforming our community. We have collaborated with thousands of artists to create approximately 4,000 murals, each serving as more than just a beautification project—they’re catalysts for meaningful dialogue and change in the City of Philadelphia.

The commitment of artists is visible in every brushstroke, uplifting communities and cementing Philadelphia’s status as the ‘Mural Capital of the World.’ Our theme, brought colorfully to life by artist Donna Grace Kroh, celebrates Mural Arts as a tireless cultivator in the garden of society, sowing the seeds of inspiration and nurturing future leaders until they unfurl their petals as agents of creative change.

To celebrate The Power of Commitment, key highlights for the 25th Annual Mural Arts Month will include:

  • Mural Arts Fest: For the LOVE of Hip-Hop at LOVE Park
  • A two-day national public art symposium presented by Mural Arts Institute titled Created, Together.
  • Artist talks and design previews of upcoming murals, including the first-ever natural sciences mural in collaboration with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
  • Special walking and trolley tours.
  • New mural-themed wine with Mural City Cellars and collaboration with Federal Donuts.
  • Partnerships with the American Red Cross and other community-driven organizations uplifting Philadelphia communities.
  • Dedications and activities featuring Philadelphia’s newest murals and public art projects, including the new design unveil of Art Education’s Murals on the Move van and more.
  • Mural Arts Month Closing Cocktail Reception at Leda and the Swan.

Our commitment transcends mere rhetoric—it is a tangible force that addresses some of our most complex challenges. Our actions have echoed louder than words for nearly four decades, culminating in projects and programs that have touched thousands of lives in Philadelphia and beyond.

- Jane Golden

Franklin's Kite © 2023 City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program / Nathaniel Lee, Eakins Oval, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Presenting Sponsor 

Participating Sponsors 

Margelle & Shelly Liss

In-Kind Support 

Partners 

Social Events

September 30: Mural Arts Fest: For the Love of Hip-Hop

October 5: Adaire Mural Dedication

October 6: Tacony LAB 6th Anniversary

October 7: Climate Justice Mural Dedication

October 12: Murals on the Move

October 17: Tilden Mural Dedication

October 18: Digital Divide Mural Dedication (Hopeworks)

October 21: A Community Revisited

October 24: Christy Mural Dedication

October 26: Know The Elements (50 Years of Hip Hop) Dedication

Artist Talks

October 4: New Muralists: A Philly Artist Talk Series

October 11: New Muralists: A Philly Artist Talk Series

October 14: Hopefully Graffiti – Artist Talk

October 18: New Muralists: A Philly Artist Talk Series

October : Educational & Advocacy

Tours

September 30: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour

October 1: New Bella Vistas Walking Tour

October 1: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour

October 7: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour

October 7: Artist Talk with Meg Saligman & Center City East Tour

October 7: New for Fall '23: Photography Course & Walking Tour

October 8: South of South Walking Tour

October 14: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour

October 8: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour

October 14: Spring Into the Arts Walking Tour

October 15: Masterpieces East Trolley Tour

October 15: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour

October 21: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour

October 21: Center City West Walking Tour

October 22: South of South Walking Tour

October 22: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour

October 28: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour

October 29: Spring Into the Arts Walking Tour

October 29: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour