Currently, MAP is involved in mural-making
and art education throughout the city of Philadelphia. MAP's Art
Education programs target under-served youth at neighborhood sites
throughout Philadelphia, both after school and during the summer.
Art Education classes use mural-making to teach art, promote self-confidence,
and foster life and job skills. With professional artists serving
as educators and role models, MAP's Art Education programs serve
more than 1,000 young people each year. Art Education classes
are offered at no fee, ensuring accessibility for all youth.
The Community Murals arm of MAP works with over 100 communities
each year to create murals that reflect the culture of Philadelphia's
neighborhoods. Mural projects often include stabilization of abandoned
lots and revitalization of open spaces. MAP's community partners
include block captains, neighborhood associations, public schools,
community development corporations, local non-profits, and City
agencies. MAP strives to coordinate mural projects with existing
strategies for community development, thereby leveraging grassroots
social capital to build positive momentum and stronger results. |
