The Only Way Out Is Through

May is Mental Health Awareness Month here in the United States, which is all about educating and reducing stigma around mental health and wellness—something that we at Mural Arts are deeply committed to. For the last decade, we’ve been working with the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services to build our Porch Light program, embedding artists at mental health provider sites and opening neighborhood hubs for community wellness around the city. So in recognition of Philadelphians living with mental illness or struggling with substance abuse, here are eight murals from our Porch Light program that we hope will help carry you through.

The Color of Your Voice

The North Philadelphia Beacon Project

Colorful Legacy

The Atlas of Tomorrow

Contemplation, Clarity, Resilience

Sanctuary

The Only Way Out Is Through

Rippling Moon: An Urban Fairytale

Learn more about Porch Light and our approach to public health through the arts in our recent interview with Porch Light Program Director Laure Biron and Dr. Meagan Corrado.