Murals at George Washington School, 1198 South 5th Street (1988)

Six murals (titles and subjects unknown) by Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network created at the George Washington School (now the Vare-Washington Elementary) in Philadelphia’s neighborhood.

Murals painted by the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network (PAGN), a City agency and the precursor to the Mural Arts Program, were created with the goal of transforming graffiti writers’ talents into positive community arts initiatives. Read more about Mural Arts’ history here.

Location Note: Murals no longer on view at this location (date of removal unknown).

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