Our Favorite Moments of Mural Arts Month 2018

At the Five Stories event, part of artist Swoon's Healing Begins Through Connection project in Kensington. Photo by Steve Weinik.

It’s still sinking in, but Mural Arts Month 2018 has officially concluded. We made so many memories around the city, from testing out an augmented reality mural to reimagining the pathways of reentry—from thoughtful conversations around trauma-informed art to celebrations of our city’s forgotten heroes. We reached close to 5,000 people at more than 35 events, and made 700K+ digital impressions on social media ?

As the days get shorter and colder, these memories will carry us through. Take a look back with us on some of our favorite moments.

SNEAK PEEK: Mural Arts and @streetsdept‘s “To the Polls” voting exhibition opens tomorrow, and 10 awesome Philly artists are putting the finishing touches on their murals! Join us on September 26 from 5-8 p.m. at 448 N. 10th Street: https://t.co/By2X6rhiwN #MuralArtsMonth pic.twitter.com/3BM1TcOI4p

— Mural Arts (@muralarts) September 25, 2018

Students at the dedication for Dreams, Diapora, and Destiny by Joshua Mays and King Britt. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Trying out the MuralArtsAR app at the dedication for Dreams, Diapora, and Destiny by Joshua Mays and King Britt. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Dedication for Remembering a Forgotten Hero, by Willis Humphrey and Keir Johnston. Photo by Steve Weinik.

We’re at 1427 Catharine Street dedicating “Remembering a Forgotten Hero,” a collaborative effort from artists Willis “Nomo” Humphrey and Keir Johnston, working with members of Mural Arts’ Guild program. ?: @rachelehara pic.twitter.com/l0wRdVh8y0

— Mural Arts (@muralarts) October 2, 2018

Taking in erasure poetry by Reimagining Reentry Fellow Reginald Dwayne Betts at the opening event for Portraits of Justice. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Art Education staffer Rodney Camarce high-fives a young artist at Barnes on the Block, our Mural Arts Month 2018 opening party. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Water Gives Life by Eurhi Jones and David McShane. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Artist Brad Carney works on a new mural at 12th and Walnut. Photo by Steve Weinik.

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??SWEET CONTEST ALERT?? Hey, #Philly! We’re sprinkling a special surprise into #MuralArtsMonth. Introducing our @FederalDonuts “Berries & Cream” Donut – a classic spiced cake donut topped with tart blackberry glaze, a sweet cream drizzle and sprinkles! Pick ‘em up at any FedNuts location NOW through (extended date!) October 11, snap a photo of your donut in front of any of our thousands of murals and tag it on Instagram with #MuralArtsDonut for a chance to win a Grand Prize donut-making class for you and two friends with Federal Donuts’ Chef Matt (!!) or runner-up prizes of gift cards, swag and more. Head to bit.ly/MAMDonutContest for all the details. P.S. A portion of the donut proceeds will be donated to Mural Arts’ Art Education program – empowering youth to be leaders through artmaking. ?: @steveweinik // ?: @kingbritt + @joshuamaysart #muralarts #muralartsphilly #phillymuralarts #philadelphia #igers_philly #visitphilly #discoverphl #whyilovephilly #publicart #federaldonuts

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Symposium participants at The Road Home on October 29, 2018. Photo by Steve Weinik.

At the Five Stories event, part of artist Swoon's Healing Begins Through Connection project in Kensington. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Dedication for Legacy, by Walé Oyéjidé. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Having fun with Legacy, by Walé Oyéjidé. Photo by Steve Weinik.

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On October 4, we dedicated a new gathering space at the Southwark School! @basuramaoficial, a Spain-based artist collective, planned, designed, and produced the space with community members through Mural Arts’ Environmental Justice initiative, using planters and seating made out of repurposed school desks. That same day, we also dedicated a series of mini-murals inspired by the theme of “sharing culture,” by artist @jamesaarondone and local youth. These projects are part of the larger vision for “Our Park,” a transformation of the entire school site. Check it out at 1835 South 9th Street! ?: @rachel.hara #muralarts #art #artwork #muralartsphilly #phillymuralarts #philadelphia #philly #igers_philly #visitphilly #discoverphl #publicart #recycledmaterials #muralartsmonth

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Jane Golden (right) at the dedication for 5th Street Tunnels (vehicular tunnel by Mat Tomezsko). Photo by Steve Weinik.

Thanks to our Mural Arts Month 2018 sponsors: Presenting Sponsor PECO; Supporting Sponsors Nick & Dee Adams; Contributing Sponsor Lyft; Participating Sponsors the Majik Foundation, Parkway Corporation, Hankin Management Company, Relief Communications, Wawa, the Independence Foundation, and Federal Donuts.

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Nov 14, 2018

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