Mural Arts in Philadelphia @ 30

We can’t believe that the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is 30 years old. We remember when it was in its infancy. What began as an anti-graffiti network has over the course of many years changed the face of some Philadelphia neighborhoods into beautiful public art spaces.    The city boasts more than 3,500 murals; the most in the world. We attended a reception at their headquarters for the launch of a new exhibit and the new book Mural Arts @ 30, which is being published by Temple University. For more information about the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program check out their website www.muralarts.org. 

A portion of the a wall in the Mural Arts Main Offices

Denys and Monna at the celebration

Artists and others enjoying the evening

Mural: We Rise, Children, Trauma and Violence. Artist Josh Sarantitis, Photography, Steve Weinik

Mural: Bridging The Gap: Artist Willis Humphrey, Photography, Jack Ramsdale

Mural: Common Threads. Artist, Meg Saligman, Photographer, Jack Ramsdale

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