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Meet Aviva Kapust – Mural Arts’ New Chief Advancement and Impact Officer
June 12, 2025
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Chad Eric Smith
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Honoring Ben Fletcher & the Legacy of Local 8
On June 21 at 12:00 PM at Spruce Street Harbor Park, a powerful celebration will occur of one of Philadelphia’s most underrecognized heroes of labor and racial justice—Ben Fletcher. A fearless Black union organizer and brilliant orator, Fletcher played a central role in leading Local 8 of the Industrial Workers…
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The Oval 2025 Opening Press Event
Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the Parkway Council, Mural Arts Philadelphia, and Liberty Grounds as they launch this year’s summer celebration with an energizing press event at The Oval. Mural Arts Executive Director Jane Golden will take the stage to unveil this year’s featured artist—visionary creative force King Saladeen, who…
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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…
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CAICU Norris Square Walking Tours
About the Tour On this tour, guests are invited to explore the history of cultural resilience and creativity of the Norris Square neighborhood in North Philly. Featuring visits to the local small and large-scale murals and the beautifully tended Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) gardens, this tour will offer…
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A Peek Inside a Printmaking by the People Workshop
May 31, 2025
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Todd W. Bressi and Ava Haitz
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Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and a Call to End Mass Incarceration
May 30, 2025
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Damon McWhite
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Mural Arts and the Philadelphia Zoo Dedicated a New Mural Aimed at Connecting the Community to Conservation
May 30, 2025
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Jenny Donnelly Johnson
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Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists Cohort 2025: Creating a Vibe, Building a Tribe.
May 30, 2025
By
Ginger Rudolph
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Printmaking by the People: Pop-Up at Independence Weekend at the Waterfront
Pop-Up: Independence Weekend at the Waterfront Saturday, June 28 | 11am-3pm | Cherry St Pier | 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd | Free Join Printmaking by the People at the Cherry Street Pier’s Independence Weekend on the Waterfront! Participants will use letterpress to print posters that express their own…
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Printmaking by the People: Silkscreens & Signatures!
Silkscreens & Signatures! Sunday, June 22 | 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm | The Arts League | 4226 Spruce Street | Free Join artist Justin Keller and civics teacher Grace Palladino in exploring Philly’s rich printmaking history, the world’s most famous break-up letter and how to start a revolution! Then,…
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Printmaking by the People: Among these are… Juneteenth Art’Ventures Event
Among these are… Juneteenth Art’Ventures Event Thursday, June 19 | 12:00 pm-2:00 pm | Mt. Airy Art Garage | 7054 Germantown Ave | Free Join us for a free, multi-media screenprinting workshop led by artist Justin Keller. We will be studying the use of printmaking in various political movements and…
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Civic Views: City Hall Serenade
Civic Views: City Hall Serenade Performance by members of the Municipal Employees Choral Ensemble. This event is a part of Civic Views, a temporary public art project celebrating the city’s municipal employees and their diverse perspectives on Philadelphia through a poetic picturing of their office windows by artist Emilio Martínez…
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Civic Views: City Hall Serenade
Civic Views: City Hall Serenade Performance by members of the Municipal Employees Choral Ensemble. This event is a part of Civic Views, a temporary public art project celebrating the city’s municipal employees and their diverse perspectives on Philadelphia through a poetic picturing of their office windows by artist Emilio Martínez Poppe…
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Sharswood Scavenger Hunt
Marian Bailey is the lead artist for creating murals at Grocery Outlet of Sharswood Plaza at 2077 Ridge Ave. Join us for a scavenger hunt to interact with important landmarks of Sharswood.
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“Seeds of Sharswood” Sanctuary Farm Mural
Join Mural Arts and Sanctuary Farm to dedicate the mural Seeds of Sharswood! This mural is a tribute to the ethos of Sanctuary Farm and the people who were integral to the organization’s founding as an urban farm that provides organic, fresh produce and promotes health and well-being in the…
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West Mill Creek: Past, Present, Future Dedication
Join us for the dedication of our 3rd PCCD Mural
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African Market Day
Celebrate this new mural created in collaboration with ACANA, bringing attention to Africaown and a sense of home here and abroad. The mural, titled African Market Day, was designed by artist Abu Fofana and was painted by Parris Stancell. Mural Arts has a long-time relationship with ACANA, working to bridge…
