Jane Goldblum

Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocate, operating as Mural Arts, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming communities through the creation of public murals and community-driven art projects. Mural Arts Philadelphia also offers guided tours of its extensive mural collection, artist opportunities, apprenticeships, and community events, and partners with city agencies and community groups to contribute to the creative economy and neighborhood revitalization. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. It manages the world’s largest outdoor mural gallery, producing 50–100 public artworks annually across diverse neighborhoods. The organization emphasizes participatory art to promote social change, justice, equity, and cultural vibrancy, engaging more than 25,000 participants yearly through programs in public art and civic engagement, art education, restorative justice, and health and wellness initiatives such as Porch Light. Its restorative justice program supports incarcerated and justice-impacted individuals by combining art education with personal and professional development, fostering healing, community reintegration, and employment readiness through mural projects. The art education program serves over 2,000 youth annually, offering in-school and after-school arts learning that promotes creativity, civic engagement, and social change. Porch Light collaborates with the city’s department of behavioral health to use public art as a tool for healing and community connection, particularly addressing mental health and trauma.