Philadelphia, PA – Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”) and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts (“the Mann”) are proud to announce a groundbreaking three-year partnership to create dynamic, community-driven projects that celebrate art, culture, and community as we approach two significant milestones: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the Mann’s 50th anniversary at its current location in Fairmount Park.

The partnership, running from 2025 through 2027, will bring together Mural Arts’ renowned expertise in public art and the Mann’s legacy as a cultural and artistic hub in Philadelphia. Together, the organizations will collaborate on three major initiatives designed to inspire, engage, and empower the local community, with a special focus on West Philadelphia and Parkside.

Highlights of the Partnership

• Voices of Hope Activations (2025–2027): 
  As part of the Mann’s annual Voices of Hope: An Event in Celebration of Black Excellence, scheduled for June 9, 2025, at 6 pm, Mural Arts will curate live painting activations by artists from its Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists program. These activations will highlight Philadelphia’s cultural unity and showcase the incredible contributions of Black artists in shaping our community. Voices of Hope is free to attend, but registration is required.
• Fence Line Mural Installation (2026): 
  In celebration of the Mann’s 50th anniversary, Mural Arts will curate a stunning mural installation along the Mann’s Highmark Skyline Stage fence line, created by West Parkside artists. The ten-panel mural will remain in place through 2030, telling the story of the Mann’s legacy and beautifying its 22-acre campus.
• Collaborative Visual Summer Camp (2027): 
  Mural Arts’ Art Education department will partner with the Mann to offer a unique, cross-disciplinary summer camp for students from Philadelphia’s school district and charter schools. Participants will explore visual arts, gain behind-the-scenes insights into the Mann’s operations, and collaborate on hands-on projects that inspire creativity and curiosity.

"We’re thrilled to partner with the Mann on this exciting three-year collaboration," said Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia. "This partnership embodies our shared commitment to community engagement, creative expression, and celebrating Philadelphia’s rich cultural heritage."

“The Mann has a long history of residencies with Philadelphia’s premier performing arts companies. Extending that legacy to the visual arts with Mural Arts Philadelphia is a remarkable opportunity for our organization, for the artists and audiences who enjoy our campus each season, and for our greater Parkside community. Public art is a treasure, and we are thrilled that the Mann will be home to the creative works of Mural Arts’ artists,” said Catherine M. Cahill, Mann president and CEO.

About Mural Arts Philadelphia
Mural Arts Philadelphia is the nation’s largest public art program, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. For over 40 years,  Mural Arts has united artists and communities through a collaborative and equitable process, creating over 4,300 artworks that have transformed public spaces and individual lives. Mural Arts aims to empower people, stimulate dialogue, and build bridges to mutual understanding through projects that attract artists from Philadelphia and around the world and programs that focus on youth education, restorative justice, mental health and wellness, and public art preservation. Popular mural tours offer a firsthand glimpse into the inspiring stories behind Mural Arts' iconic and unparalleled collection, earning Philadelphia worldwide recognition as the "Mural Capital of the World." For more information, call 215-685-0750 or visit muralarts.org.

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts 
As one of the foremost outdoor music centers in the country, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, a leading non-profit organization, has a historical legacy of artistic excellence as a world-class entertainment destination presenting premier artists, now in association with Live Nation Entertainment. Each summer season, renowned symphony orchestras, iconic rock stars, and the latest touring artists in indie rock, hip hop, R&B, jazz, and pop take the stage here. The Mann is the summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra and has presented critically acclaimed performers in every decade since the 1930s. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, the Mann hosts more than 400,000 visitors annually. Signature concert experiences are surrounded by Philadelphia’s stunning skyline and include seats beneath the Mann’s acoustically acclaimed TD Pavilion; picnics, blankets, and music under the stars on its Russ and Wendy Palmer Great Lawn or at the top of the hill at the Highmark Skyline Stage @ the Mann; and dining in Crescendo, the venue’s spectacular tented restaurant. In addition, the Mann Center Institute for Creative Arts and Community Impact reaches tens of thousands of young people annually through free programming and educational initiatives, as well as its virtual Mann Music Room. The Mann's unique setting also provides an unparalleled opportunity to activate the campus's seven unique event spaces available to host concert presentations, intimate gatherings, corporate events, and private functions. For more information, visit www.manncenter.org.

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