Mural Arts Philadelphia

Mural Arts Institute Manager Sepideah Mohsenian-Rahman's recent op-ed was published in Common Dreams! Learn more about the Institute's work, as well as her views on the deep shifts that need to occur for communities to feel healthy and safe in the future:

The Mural Arts Institute's Arts + Environmental Justice Symposium is taking place next weekand all of the events are free and virtual to attend! On May 18, join Police Free Penn and Fossil Free Penn for a presentation and creative workshop envisioning environmental and racial justice together. Register for the May 17-21 Symposium: http://muralarts.events/MAISymposium

The Mural Arts Institute’s Arts + Environmental Justice Symposium is taking place on May 17-21 and will include a film-festival on May 20th that showcases short documentaries from partner organizations around the country. Interwoven, a reel from Oga Po’ogeh, Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a short documentary about sharing their deeply parallel perspectives on environmental violence in the area they call home. Co-founder of Three Sisters Collective and filmmaker Autumn Rose Billie ...(Acoma Pueblo/Taos Pueblo/Diné) reaches out to fellow activists and community members in Santa Fe, which is settled on unceded Tewa lands. Register for the free, week-long virtual Symposium: http://muralarts.events/MAISymposium _________________________________________ Producers: Autumn Rose Billie, Israel Francisco Haros Director: Autumn Rose Billie Drone Operator: Daniel Frayer Music by: Pictures of the Floating World, Daniel Birch, Lobo Loco Special Thanks: Reunity Resources, YouthWorks!, New Mexico Environmental Justice Leaders See more

The second part of the two-part Season 1 finale of our Art Ignites Change Podcast is now live! Moderator Streets Dept sat down with Kathleen Ogilvie Greene, the Curator of Public Programs at The Barnes Foundation, to discuss how the museum faced the challenges of this last year, including what they’ve learned and where they’re going from here. Listen to the episode: https://www.muralarts.org/podcast/

Electric Street David Guinn + Drew Billiau 1300 block of South Percy Street @tartahe on Instagram

In 2017, artist, Cesar Viveros, came together with the community to design the colorful mural "Curing Community," located at 101 West Lehigh Ave. Watch in this episode of Murals on the Fly, presented by Chase, to learn more about this artwork and the Fairhill fixture it's attached to - Philadelphia Pharmacy.

Join us next Tuesday, 11/10 for a discussion of the contrasting identities of the participants in the Point of Triangulation artwork - on display now for the Rendering Justice exhibition. Point of Triangulation by Michelle Jones and Deb Willis sparks dialogue around public perception and bias. The mural design depicts eight community leaders from Philadelphia who all have lived experiences of incarceration, shown from two different perspectives. Join us as project participants Abd’Allah Lateef and John Thompson participate in a conversation with Deb Willis to discuss their experiences and justice reform. Register at the link below to tune into the conversation. In partnership with The African American Museum in Philadelphia https://www.eventbrite.com/e/point-of-triangulation-interse

On 11/12 we're hosting an Open Movement Night to honor poet, activist, and artist, Ursula Rucker! Tickets are still available for what will be memorable evening of performances and celebration. Tap the link below to secure your spot! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supa-sista-presents-open-movem

Election day is finally here! We rounded up some of our recent voting-related projects we've had the pleasure of creating to inspire you to get out and vote! Vote by Faust New York Democracy is Essential by Hysterical Men Altar to our voting rights ancestors / Altar a los ancestros que lucharon por los derechos del votante by Candy Alexandra González... Vote! by Obey Giant See more

Our Art Ed students along with Aram Han Sifuentes and William Estrada, made these amazing "Vote Here" banners and put them up at select polling locations. If you see any while you're out today, snap a photo and share them with us!

"I believe it’s our responsibility to use our voices to do what we can to affect positive change. " - Faust New York Last week we were honored to team up with Faust New York to create these eye-catching voting-themed murals located at 245 South Street and 224 South Street. Check out these works now in South Philly and thanks Faust and everyone involved for bringing these projects to life!

Tune in this Friday 11/06 to hear our Director of the Mural Arts Institute, Netanel Portier, speak at "SKG in action" by ActionAid Hellas Youth. This conference will mobilize youth to develop innovative ideas in the following areas: environment, accessibility, and the arts. Learn more about the conference at the link below and join us on Friday! https://www.eventora.com//actionaid-skg-i/WebApp/Live/info

Congratulations to our amazing Reimagining Reentry fellows on this incredible exhibition. Be sure to check out the Rendering Justice to view Isis Tha Saviour moving film "The Fall of America" and many more. The African American Museum in Philadelphia

Join us November 12th as we honor Ursula Rucker, Philadelphia-born poet, mother, activist, recording artist, 2018 Pew Fellow and 2020 Mural Arts’ Wall Ball Artist Honoree. Register at the link below to enjoy an energizing evening of moving performances hand-selected and MCed by Ursula Rucker. This interactive and powerful open mic will be a celebration, commemorating Ursula’s inspirational work and Philadelphia legacy. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supa-sista-presents-open-movem

Innovation Lights the Way celebrates what brings communities together: food, meeting places, and the common textural landscape. Watch the official dedication video for our new mural with the Da Vinci Art Alliance - DVAA - "Innovation Lights the Way" by Sammy Kovnat and Maria Roman!

Creativity gives us the ability to reimagine the world around us, and the criminal justice system is no exception. The individuals directly impacted by that system are best positioned to lead conversations about, and find solutions to, the problem of over-incarceration. "Rendering Justice" is now on virtual display through January 3rd! Tap the link below to view the entire exhibition. aampmuseum.org/rendering-justice In partnership with The African American Museum in Philadelphia