A community meeting with Philadelphia Mural Arts Program was held this past Monday April 21 at Songhai Cultural Center. Jane Golden, director of the Mural Arts Program, and other program staff and artists were there to listen to the concerns of the city’s residents at large. The meeting was well attended, with residents from all over the city including Norris Square, Center City, Brewerytown, West Philly, and others.

Listen to the Audio Interview with Bonita Cummings from Strawberry Mansion Community Concern on the meeting with Mural Arts: Part I | Part II

A second audio clip from the April 21 community meeting with Mural Arts Program. This clip is a continuation of Bonita Cummings' comments.

Local community members and organizations join the Mural Arts Program to craft a new way of creating public art that is more reflective of its communities. Come to a groundbreaking meeting to:

• Learn how the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program involves neighbors when murals are planned.
• Share your ideas about what works well and what doesn't work well.
• Help Mural Arts make sure every voice counts.

Where: Songhai City Cultural Center, 3117 Master Street, Philadelphia

When: Monday April 21, 2008 at 6PM

See a video which explains why this meeting matters: HERE