by Cari Bender | Jan 5, 2022 | Mural Arts Philadelphia, Uncategorized
Mural Arts Philadelphia was featured as a Good Neighbor on The Kelly Clarkson Show with Executive Director Jane Golden and Color Me Back participant Norman Bonk. Filmed in the Los Angeles studio on the Universal Studios lot, it was an amazing experience for all...
by Cari Bender | Dec 8, 2021 | Prevention Point
NBC Now’s Zinhle Essamuah highlighted the work of harm reduction organization Prevention Point Philadelphia and their work to prevent overdoses. Featured in the story was Prevention Point overdose prevention expert Mary Craighead, talking about fentanyl test...
by Cari Bender | Oct 8, 2021 | Mural Arts Philadelphia
Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Color Me Back program was featured on WHYY, highlighting the impactful work of individuals experiencing economic insecurity. The reporter even rode his bike with a GoPro through the painted columns to capture the beautiful...
by Cari Bender | Oct 1, 2021 | Ed Bradley Family Foundation
CBS Mornings features the dedication of the Historical Marker in Philadelphia honoring journalism icon Ed Bradley. The Ed Bradley Family Foundation unveiled the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission historical marker on September 30, 2021.
by Cari Bender | Jul 15, 2021 | Mural Arts Philadelphia
CBS News’ Errol Barnett visits Philadelphia to report on Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Color Me Back initiative. Working in the SEPTA South Broad Concourse and on other projects in the transit hub, individuals with housing insecurity help create art with a...
by Cari Bender | Jul 14, 2021 | Prevention Point
New York Times writers Josh Katz and Margot Sanger-Katz quoted Prevention Point Philadelphia’s Executive Director, José Benitez, in an important article about the rise in drug overdose deaths in the U.S. Benitez is a respected harm reduction expert....
by Cari Bender | Jan 25, 2021 | Mural Arts Philadelphia
Mural Arts Philadelphia, in partnership with curator Conrad Benner, created First 100 Days, a new art project designed to engage the public around policy issues that could be addressed in the new presidential administration. Especially in the current political...
by Cari Bender | Dec 25, 2020 | Prevention Point
Step Up to the Plate and Prevention Point Philadelphia worked with caterer Catering By Design to provide hot meals and a festive environment for individuals experiencing housing or food insecurity during the pandemic. The Philadelphia Inquirer covered it in print and...
by Cari Bender | Oct 31, 2020 | Mural Arts Philadelphia
Russell Craig (left) made a portrait of his artistic mentor James ‘Yaya’ Hough (right). The portrait hangs outside the African American Museum Philadelphia behind them, where the work of both artists appears in a new exhibit, Rendering Justice. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)...
by Cari Bender | Sep 30, 2020 | Mural Arts Philadelphia
Mural Arts Philadelphia and Fair and Just Prosecution announced the public exhibition of the groundbreaking Artist-in-Residence program at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office (DAO) featuring the creations of artist James “Yaya” Hough. The 10-month residency...
Mural Arts Featured on The Kelly Clarkson ShowJanuary 5, 2022Mural Arts Philadelphia was featured as a Good Neighbor on The Kelly Clarkson Show with Executive Director Jane Golden and Color Me Back participant Norman Bonk. […]
Prevention Point Highlighted on NBC National NewsDecember 8, 2021NBC Now's Zinhle Essamuah highlighted the work of harm reduction organization Prevention Point Philadelphia and their work to prevent overdoses. […]
Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Color Me Back Featured on WHYYOctober 8, 2021Mural Arts Philadelphia's Color Me Back program was featured on WHYY, highlighting the impactful work of individuals experiencing economic insecurity. […]