Art Education & Youth Development

Mural Arts’ award-winning art education and youth development programs give students pride in their own capabilities as artists and activists while presenting opportunities that many young people are too frequently denied. These programs annually provide over 500 underserved Philadelphia youth with access to quality art education and youth development experiences through mural-making. Professional artists serve as teachers and mentors and provide a positive environment where students gain art-making, community organizing, and leadership skills.


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Advanced students learn and lead the mural-making process through painting an indoor mural

Arts and Artists Outdoors (A2O), is a ten-week-long artist residency program...

Aspiring artists fill up their sketchbooks and leave their mark on the city through major public art projects...

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Arts & Artists Outdoors: A2O

Arts and Artists Outdoors (A2O), is a ten-week-long artist residency program which uses free arts programming and community engagement to cultivate an appreciation of the natural and environmental assets of Philadelphia.

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Emerging Muralists

Advanced students learn and lead the mural-making process through painting an indoor mural in response to a community request.

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Foundations & Innovations

Aspiring artists fill up their sketchbooks and leave their mark on the city through major public art projects, working alongside professional artists.

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Restorative Justice Youth

At select sites, young adults ages 15 to 21 obtain community service hours by contributing to major public art projects.

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Strategic Initiatives

The Mural Arts Program offers fun and engaging art workshops, using the Mona Lisa, re-purposed and recycled material, and color as inspirations for a unique art-making experience.

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Mural Arts is a proud member of the
National Guild for Community Arts
Education.