Voices of Philly: Research on the Impact of Murals for Philadelphians

Join us at the University of Pennsylvania for this inspiring event on October 9th! This event brings together cross disciplinary researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, working in Psychology, Neurology, and Criminology, to share new research on the impact of murals for Philadelphians. Their independent work all relate to the impact of our city’s murals on the citizens of Philadelphia including reduction in neighborhood crime, perception of their environment, and on individual feelings of wellness or belonging.

This research will be shared in a dynamic format that interweaves presentations by research experts followed by panel conversations with civic leaders and public art practitioners to illuminate new connections that exemplify how murals, and the work of Mural Arts, are integral to shaping a more connected and positive Philadelphia.