Art is Power

Art is Power by artist Danny Torres is located in the Hartranft neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This mural celebrating Puerto Rican culture was created to support the Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) effort to develop an outdoor performance space. APM’s efforts in the area focused on social, economic, and ecological needs in the area bordered by Temple University and the American Street Empowerment Zone. APM’s development, revitalization and greening strategies has targeted the needs of the community comprised of both homeowners and renters. Their work has support the transformation of this urban locale into a bustling community, generating renewed interest in the area.