Art Ignites Change

Mural Arts Live: Artist Talk Series, we spoke with Community Impact Regulator @jacenbowman about community, collaboration, and art — all while sharing laughs and keeping it real. From creative gems t…

Black resilience, community, and the power of affirmations—tonight’s Mural Arts: Live Artist Talk with @afromationavenue was one for the books! ✨ From the meaning behind their work to the impact it’…

We kicked off this year’s Mural Arts Live: Artist Talk Series with an inspiring conversation featuring Tai Corriente Baucom! From personal experiences to creative gems and advice for the next generat…

Catch the dynamic conversation with three incredible artists from our Black Fellowship cohort—past and present! They shared their artistic journeys, inspirations, and the powerful impact of art on co…

We had an inspiring and impactful chat with Black Artist Fellow and multi-hyphenate @nazeersabree! We stepped into his studio and got cozy as we covered everything from his childhood inspirations to …

Relive the magic of our Mural Monday Artist Talk series as we closed out Women's History Month with the legendary poet and recording artist Ursula Rucker. 🎤✨ From her inspiring journey's beginnings …

In this Mural Monday Live, Artist, educator, and Black Artist Fellow alum @dyymondwy shares insight, resources, and, of course, a few laughs as we talked about her artistic journey and how funding ha…

We had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible @divinedownes, who took us on a journey through his artistic evolution, shared stories about his history with @muralarts, and provided a sneak peek…

In this conversation we'll look at some ways we might better create space for mental health both crucial, like having mental health classes in public education, as well as the personal, talking about…

Ashley Biden is an American social worker, activist, philanthropist, and fashion designer. She's also the daughter of our current U.S. President. In this conversation co-hosts Tamara Russell (also kn…

A conversation with an expert on personal finance and financial literacy to offer our cohorts and listeners insight on how to earn and grow their wealth. Co-hosts Tamara Russell (also known as Proof …

This conversation will focus on two big tools for investing in the next generation: schools and public spaces (like parks and rec centers). Both of these offer kids the space to grow and learn, and i…

In this episode we'll explore two challenges to success: first, understanding how imposter syndrome can keep us less motivated. And secondly, some systemic challenges that make it tough for returning…

In this second part of our two part Season 1 finale of the Art Ignites Change podcast we sit down with one more Philly arts leader to discuss how their organization faced the challenges of this last …

In this first part of our two part Season 1 finale of the Art Ignites Change podcast we sit down with three Philly arts leaders to discuss how their organizations faced the challenges of this last ye…

Today we're talking with Shari Hersh, Ron Whyte, and Zulene Mayfield about environmental justice and Mural Art Philadelphia's new Environmental Justice department. After an introduction to the depart…

Today we're talking about "Point of Triangulation", an exhibition and soon-to-be mural by Michelle Daniel (Jones) and Prof. Deb Willis that challenges viewers to consider the stigma and perpetual re-…

The result of numerous community meetings in North Philadelphia neighborhoods over 2019-2020, The Viaduct was a monumental effort and collaboration between artists and community leaders to turn three…

To the Polls 2020 is a temporary mural project in iconic LOVE Park aimed at exciting Philadelphia's electorate. And today, we talk with two of the project's participating artists, as well as one of t…