Philadelphia Mural Arts @30

The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program began in 1984 as a summer youth program with modest support from city government. Under the guidance of Jane Golden, however, it gradually grew into one of the largest and most successful public art organizations in the country, garnering support from local corporations, foundations, and individuals to extend the reach and effectiveness of its innovative programs.  Now three decades later, the Mural Arts Program has created more than 3,600 murals and public art projects that have made lasting imprints in every Philadelphia neighborhood. In the process, Mural Arts has engaged thousands of people of all ages from across the city, helped hundreds of ex-offenders train for new jobs, transformed the face of struggling commercial corridors, and developed funding partners in both public and private sectors.  While the Mural Arts Philadelphia has significantly changed the appearance of the city, it has also demonstrated how participatory public art c