Ann Thomas Senior Residence Mural Dedication

As part of our work in Southwest Philadelphia, Mural Arts created a new mural at the Ann Thomas Presbyterian Senior Apartments.  With generous funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement initiative (PHARE), and in collaboration with Humangood, and the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, Mural Arts has been able to provide residents and staff at Ann Thomas Apartments with impactful and engaging art projects that reflect the community’s interests and sources of joy.

Artist Kelley Prevard has created a mural design to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about aging. The mural features seniors engaged in various activities, including dancing, gardening, communing, and laughing. Design content was gathered during community-based events. An Art Club was created for residents to help paint the mural and to participate in other artmaking activities.