Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), in partnership with presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced the Mural Arts Month 2025 celebration this October, honoring the theme Voices of Philly. For more than four decades, Mural Arts has worked in partnership with communities throughout Philadelphia to create murals that tell the story of our citizens and neighbors, creating a visual biography of our city.
This month-long celebration will feature an exciting lineup of events, including mural dedications, panel discussions, film screenings, interactive workshops, vibrant parties, and captivating public tours. Each event is designed to reflect the stories of the citizens of Philadelphia—sharing them across walls, across blocks, across Philadelphia, inviting us all to see the city anew through public art.
Mural Arts Month 2025 Highlights include:
● A line-up of specially curated panel discussions celebrating Voices of Philly
○ Bridging Worlds: Voices at the Intersection of Art and Immigration | Friday, October 3
○ Legendary Voices: Artists Putting Philly on the Map | Thursday, October 16
○ Love, Tribute, Joy: Voices from the Philly LGBTQ+ Arts Scene | Thursday, October 30
● Specialty Walking and Trolley Tours
○ Voices of Philly: Center City Poetry & Mural Tour | Friday, October 10 | 5–6:30 pm
○ Mural Mile Tour with artist Marian Bailey | Saturday, October 11 | 11 am – 12:30 pm
○ Masterpieces East Trolley Tour | Saturday, October 18 | 10–11:30 am
○ Mural Miles Running Tour | Sunday, October 19 | 9 am
○ Exploring the Old & New: Mural Arts through the Years Walking Tour | Wednesday, October 22 | 5–7:30 pm
● New mural-themed wine in partnership with Mural City Cellars, with a special label incorporating artwork by Andre Chaney, the 2025 Mural Arts Month featured emerging local artist.
● Dedications and family-friendly activities featuring Philadelphia’s newest murals and public art projects, including Njideka Akunyiki Crosby’s mural dedication on Saturday, October 4, Norris Square Senior Center’s mural dedication as part of Mural Arts’ CAICU project on Saturday, October 18, and a Frances Ellen Watkins Harper tribute mural dedication on Thursday, October 30
“For over 40 years, Mural Arts has worked with artists and local communities to transform walls into kaleidoscopic canvases that honor lived experience, uplift shared identities, and impact lives through meaningful storytelling,” said Jane Golden, Executive Director and Founder of Mural Arts Philadelphia. “This October, we’re proud to offer an exciting calendar of Mural Arts Month events that activate our collective imagination and celebrate the many distinctive voices that shape our city.”
To check out the full slate of what to expect for Mural Arts Month 2025, visit Mural Arts Philadelphia.
