The Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia 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 3,800 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
Program has significantly changed the appearance of the city, it
has also demonstrated how participatory public art can empower
individuals and promote communal healing around difficult issues.
Philadelphia Mural Arts @ 30 is a celebration of and guide to the
program's success. Unlike Philadelphia Murals and the Stories They
Tell and its sequel, More Philadelphia Murals and the Stories They
Tell, Philadelphia Murals @ 30 showcases the results of 21 projects
completed since 2009 and features essays by policy makers,
curators, scholars, and educators that offer valuable lessons for
artists, activists, and communities to emulate. Â
Philadelphia Mural Arts @ 30 traces the program's history and
evolution, acknowledging the challenges and rewards of growth and
change while maintaining a core commitment to social, personal, and
community transformation. Â Â Contributors include: Dr.
Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Arlene Goldbard, Thora Jacobson, Rick Lowe,
Dr. Samantha L. Matlin, Paulette Moore, Jeremy Nowak, Maureen H.
O'Connell, Elisabeth Perez Luna, Robin Rice, Dr. Jacob Kraemer
Tebes, Elizabeth Thomas, Cynthia Weiss, Howard Zehr, and the
editors. Â
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