Fire dancer at Wall Ball 2017. June 14, 2017. Photo by Steve Weinik.

We can hardly believe it’s over, but last week’s Wall Ball was such a blast—we’re already looking forward to celebrating again with you next year. We were blown away by your generosity, your excitement for our mission, and your dancing skills. Philadelphia is truly a creative force to be reckoned with.

We honored Michael Forman of FS Investments, Pedro Ramos of The Philadelphia Foundation, and artist Rashid Johnson, and we heard from our own Jane Golden and Mayor Kenney. Stilt walkers and jugglers roamed through the crowd as we heard Art Ed student Ailisha’s story, a wonderful example of the impact that art can have on the youth of Philadelphia.

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Thank you for being part of our Mural Arts family, and supporting art education students like Ailisha.

Wall Ball 2017 Moments

A breakdancer from Hip Hop Fundamentals performs at Wall Ball 2017. June 14, 2017. Photo by Steve Weinik.
Stilt walkers from AirPlay Entertainment with Executive Director Jane Golden (center) at Wall Ball 2017. June 14, 2017. Photo by Paul Loftland.
The crowd at Wall Ball 2017. June 14, 2017. Photo by Steve Weinik.
Board members Dan Astolfi and Kimberly Allen, Executive Director Jane Golden, Wall Ball honorees Michael Forman and Pedro Ramos, and Board Chair David Pudlin at Wall Ball 2017. June 14, 2017. Photo by Paul Loftland.
Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at Wall Ball 2017. June 14, 2017. Photo by Paul Loftland.
Executive Director Jane Golden, Board Chair David Pudlin, Wall Ball honorees Michael Forman and Pedro Ramos, and Board member Dan Astolfi at Wall Ball 2017. June 14, 2017. Photo by Paul Loftland.
Executive Director Jane Golden, Wall Ball honoree Rashid Johson, and Sarah Sperling at Wall Ball 2017. June 14, 2017. Photo by Paul Loftland.
At Wall Ball 2017, left to right: Art Education Youth Development & Engagement Manager Rodney Camarce, Art Education Program Director Lisa Murch, guest, Restorative Practices Youth Teaching Artist Monica Mathieu, Art Education Project Manager Phil Asbury, guest, and Art Education Administrative Manager Kathryn Poole. June 14, 2017. Photo by Steve Weinik.