Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Jane Golden: Planning and Public Art Ignite Change

Philadelphia is a public art epicenter — and not by chance. The
city has long institutionalized investment in local muralists
through programs like Mural Arts Philadelphia, a nonprofit
created in 1998 by artist and executive director Jane Golden.
Through more than 4,000 murals, the program has helped residents
celebrate identity, tackle issues like environmental justice, and
paint the change they want to see.


In this episode of People Behind the Plans, Golden shares the
community engagement strategies that help Mural Arts reflect the
creativity, concerns, and perspectives of its diverse city. We
also discuss ways planners can partner with local arts programs
to infuse their projects with public art.


Episode URL:
https://planning.org/podcast/mural-arts-philadelphia-jane-golden-planning-and-public-art-ignite-change/


Episode Sponsor: Nexus at University of Michigan