Mural Arts Philadelphia

05/27/2026

Thanks to our wonderful partners at BalletX and your continued support of Mural Arts Philadelphia, you've got complimentary tickets on us to BalletX’s Festival at Highmark Mann, next Thursday and Friday, June 4-5, featuring the world premiere of The Four Seasons Reimagined – an epic love letter to Mother Nature that invites audiences into a living, breathing world shaped by sound, movement, light, and design.

To reserve your FREE tickets, click the link below and use the discount code MABX at checkout; valid for main-section seating only (applicable seats are color-coded blue). https://bit.ly/3S52PDv

Composer and electronic music innovator Dan Deacon creates and performs a bold original score live on stage, igniting an immersive landscape where the seasons pulse with urgency and wonder!

05/26/2026

Philadelphia has a brand new landmark!

TODAY, we officially unveil Philly’s newest large-scale public artwork by artist Calo Rosa, created in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Part of the City of Philadelphia’s “Gateways to Philadelphia” Highway Beautification Project, a major component of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s commitment to position Philadelphia as the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation.
City of Philadelphia Government Office of Clean and Green

05/21/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Minnie Moore-Johnson, a beloved community leader, activist, mentor, and founding force behind Fathers and Children Together (FACT), whose decades of service and advocacy impacted countless lives across Philadelphia.

Through her work uplifting families, supporting returning citizens, feeding seniors, and creating spaces of care throughout Southwest Philadelphia, Dr. Moore-Johnson dedicated her life to ensuring people felt seen, valued, and supported. Her home became a place of gathering, healing, and community. In 2015, it also became the site of the “Fathers and Children Together” mural by artist Ernel Martinez, created in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia as a reflection of the love, connection, and restoration she championed every day.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, collaborators, and all who were inspired by her extraordinary life and service.

Credits:
Dr. Moore-Johnson and her husband, Leonard Johnson Sr., pose in front of a Fathers And Children Together mural on the side of their home in Southwest Philadelphia in 2019. Photo via the Philadelphia Inquirer, David Maialetti / Staff Photographer.

"Fathers and Children Together" by Ernel Martinez. Located at 5436 Woodland Avenue. Photo by Steve Weinik.

05/20/2026

It’s Philly Music Month!

Experience a one-of-a-kind collaboration between Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Music Alliance, celebrating the artists, murals, and music history that define our city’s cultural legacy.

This special walking tour pairs public art with stories from Philly’s rich music history, all guided by a Mural Arts tour guide and music historian, plus live music moments curated by Philadelphia Music Alliance and SCH Entertainment throughout the experience!

Come walk the streets that helped shape The Original Music City. Tickets are limited. RSVP now: https://bit.ly/4fiG4FJ

05/20/2026

After more than four decades of transforming Philadelphia through public art, our Founder and Executive Director, Jane Golden, will soon step down as ED. Her vision helped shape not only thousands of murals across the city but also generations of artists, communities, and cultural workers who believe in the power of art to inspire change!

Read more about Jane's legacy and what’s next in this feature from PHL17 at the link:

When Jane Golden launched what would become Mural Arts Philadelphia back in 1984, it began humbly as the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network under Mayor Wilson Goode, a targeted city initiative aime…

05/18/2026

Philadelphia is getting a brand new landmark.

Created by lead artist Calo Rosa, this monumental mural transforms a major gateway into the city through bold color, storytelling, and civic pride ahead of the Semiquincentennial celebration.

Stay tuned!
City of Philadelphia Government Office of Clean and Green PHS Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Mayor Cherelle L. Parker

05/13/2026

Join us at the Norris Square Senior Community Center for a celebration of art and cultural legacy this Saturday, May 16, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, after the Love Your Park clean up!

📍 2121 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

With performances by NSSCC’s Grupo Alegria!
Free Amy’s Pastelillos and Rowhome Coffee while supplies last! See you there. https://bit.ly/4tA9pPF

05/13/2026

Wall Ball 2026, you just had to be there!

From soulful performances, live painting, heartfelt tributes, an art auction, dancing, and unforgettable moments throughout the night, the energy inside The Met Philly was magical.

This year’s Wall Ball honored our Founder, Jane Golden, and the incredible legacy she’s built over more than 40 years of transforming Philadelphia through public art, storytelling, and community. Watching so many artists, creatives, and changemakers come together to celebrate her impact was truly beautiful.

Huge thank you to our staff, artists, sponsors, board members, attendees, volunteers, and every single person who helped make Wall Ball 2026 evening one to remember.

Photos by Edwin Einbender Luks and Gustavo Garcia

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

We’re seeking qualified visual artists, muralists, and art educators for a new community-centered public art project in partnership with COMHAR.

This opportunity will support the design and installation of a permanent mural at a COMHAR facility in Kensington, serving as a visual anchor for recovery and a reflection of the dignity of the individuals served by the organization.

The project will be developed through a collaborative and community-engaged process. Selected artist(s) will work closely with COMHAR participants, staff, and Mural Arts to facilitate recurring workshops and co-create a public artwork rooted in care, storytelling, and collective wellbeing.

For this RFQ, we will consider applicants interested in:
• Offering workshops only
• Leading both workshops and the mural project

Priority will be given to artists and educators with lived experience or experience working with adults navigating mental illness or recovery.

$16,000 artist fee
Submission deadline: May 31, 2026

Learn more and apply TODAY: https://bit.ly/4djwXC8
Featured Artwork: “The Path Through Connection” (detail) by Marisol de la Garza | 📍 100 West Lehigh Avenue