Mural Arts Philadelphia

10/12/2026

Here’s what’s happening this week at Mural Arts Philly!

Friday, October 16 | “Olney Is Where We Belong: Past, Present, Future” Mural Dedication
Saturday, October 17 | Vámonos Pa’l Monte: The Procession
Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18 | Mural Mile Center City + Fishtown Currents Walking Tours

From celebrating neighborhood stories and community pride to experiencing performance art in motion, Mural Arts Month has something for everyone!

Visit https://bit.ly/4bBZzVW for full event details and RSVP info.

Use discount code TOURFREE26 for FREE tickets available on public mural walking tours for Philly residents through December 6, 2026. Advanced registration required; no walk-ups; max of 4 free tickets per order; specialty tours not eligible.

10/09/2026

The art brought us together. The community brought it to life. ✨

This past weekend, the community showed UP for Heart of Kensington Creates, a community-centered arts initiative celebrating neighborhood identity and shared Kensington pride through collective impact.

Neighbors explored newly installed artwork on trolley rides and walking tours through the neighborhood. We kept the celebration going with dancing, local bites, and creativity and fun for all ages. A day full of neighborhood pride, with art to enjoy long after the celebration.

Shout out to the artists whose creativity made every stop worth celebrating, our partners at Impact Services and the office of Council Member Quetcy Lozada for helping make it happen, and our neighbors for filling the day with so much life!

Next time you’re in Kensington, take a moment to look around. You may discover your new favorite piece of art right in the neighborhood. 💛

HOKC Featured Artist:

Thesepinklips, Kilia Llano, KNOMAD & Magdalena Rieders, Linda Fernandez & Martha O’Connell, Manuela Guillén, Paolo Morales, Raelis Vasquez, Symone Salib, Vanessa Vega, and Zerbe.

10/07/2026

Help us celebrate a Philly pioneer!

Our Founder, Jane Golden, is receiving the Philly Mural Pioneer Award at Billy Penn’s 12th annual Billies Awards, honoring her legacy and more than four decades of participatory public art.

Come cheer on Jane and celebrate the artists, advocates, and community members who help make our city extraordinary!

📅 Thursday, October 8 | 5:30 PM to 8 PM
📍 WHYY Studios | 150 N. 6th Street
🎟️ Free admission with RSVP. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rOshLm

Meet the 2026 Billies Awards honorees in Philadelphia at WHYY's offices on Thursday, Oct. 8.

10/05/2026

Here’s what’s happening this week at Mural Arts Philly!

Thursday, October 8 | Specialty Walking Tour: The Fabric of Philadelphia
Thursday, October 8 | Eco-Social Realism: Historic Mural Activations Artist Panel
Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11 | Mural Mile Center City + New Bella Vistas + Icons of Independence Walking Tours

From thoughtful conversations to new ways to explore Philly’s public art, Mural Arts Month offers plenty of ways to experience our city through art.

Visit https://bit.ly/4bBZzVW for full event details and RSVP info.

Use discount code TOURFREE26 for FREE tickets available on public mural walking tours for Philly residents through December 6, 2026. Advanced registration required; no walk-ups; max of 4 free tickets per order; specialty tours not eligible.

10/01/2026

Welcome to Mural Arts Month, a celebration of free, accessible, public art!

Explore new murals, exhibitions, tours, talks, and art-making activities across Philly. This month is for YOU!

PLUS, beginning TODAY, October 1, you can use discount code TOURFREE26 for a series of free tickets available on public mural walking tours for Philly residents through December 6, 2026. Advanced registration is required; a maximum of 4 free tickets per order (*specialty tours are not eligible).

Visit muralarts.org to reserve your spot and explore the full Mural Arts Month schedule!

09/30/2026

Murals You May Have Missed! Your new mural fav might be only a few blocks away. This round takes us across Philly for a look at the art bringing creativity, a pop of color, and neighborhood stories to our everyday routes.

Let us know which one you’d stop to see!

Circle Up by Eric Okdeh | 3147 Emerald Street
What We Give and What We Grow by Symone Salib | 1819 East Allegheny Avenue
Love of the Game by Nile Livingston | 2830 N American Street
Celebrate the Healer Within by Athena Scott | 2024 Reed Street

Photos by Steve Weinik

09/29/2026

Mural Arts Month is...this Thursday, October 1, presented by TD and PNC Arts Alive 🤗. So we caught up with a few of the artists who help make it all possible!

Be sure to visit muralarts.org for the full schedule of Mural Arts Month events! See you soon!

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ABOUT MURAL ARTS MONTH:

Philadelphia is the Mural Capital of the World, shaped by more than four decades of artists and communities creating public art that tells the city’s stories. Mural Arts Month celebrates that extraordinary legacy, the people who continue to build it, and the belief that art belongs to everyone.

Throughout October, mural dedications, conversations, tours, and special events invite Philadelphians to take pride in—and look more closely at—the public art all around them.

09/28/2026

This Wednesday, "Workers of Art," a new documentary from Blowback Productions exploring CETA's legacy and its impact on artists and cultural workers, comes to Philly for a special screening.

Following the film, our Founder Jane Golden will join the filmmaker, Philly cultural workers, and basic income experts for a panel discussion reflecting on the role of public investment in supporting artists and the arts!

This event is FREE, and light refreshments are provided. Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/4ykyeCt

09/28/2026

October is almost here, and so is Mural Arts Month! This Thursday, we officially kick off a month-long celebration across Philly. Here’s what’s happening this week at Mural Arts!

Wednesday, September 30 | Lamberton “How We Run” Clean Bus Mural Dedication
Saturday, October 3 | Heart of Kensington Creates Art Crawl
Saturday and Sunday, October 3–4 | Mural Mile Center City + South of South + Center City West Walking Tours
Sunday, October 4 | Germantown Walking Tour and Film Screening featuring Sun Ra Arkestra
Sunday, October 4 | Visualizing Water: Printmaking Workshop at The Water Shed

From mural dedications to a full-day art crawl, we’re kicking off Mural Arts Month with plenty of ways to experience art across the city.

Visit https://bit.ly/4bBZzVW for full event details and RSVP info.

09/25/2026

✨ Artist Spotlight: Miranda Lopez of Hilo Fiber Bar

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the artists, stories, and creative practices that reflect the many ways culture, creativity, and community come together.

We stopped by the studio to sit down with 2D textile artist Miranda Lopez and talk about heritage, storytelling, creating art that feels like home, and the importance of creating spaces where people feel safe to simply create.

This is just the beginning. 💛 Follow along as we continue spotlighting Hispanic artists and their stories throughout the month. ✨