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.