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Philadelphia Mural Program


	Philadelphia Mural Program ---- The Mural Arts Program began in 1984 as a component of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network, an effort spearheaded by then Mayor Wilson Goode to eradicate the graffiti crisis plaguing the city. Muralist Jane Golden was hired to reach out to graffiti writers and to redirect their energies from destructive graffiti writing to constructive mural painting. --- Since it began, the Mural Arts Program has produced over 3,600 murals which have become a cherished part of the civic landscape and a great source of inspiration to the millions of residents and visitors who encounter them each year. In fact, Mural Arts' unique efforts have earned Philadelphia international praise as the “City of Murals.” ---- This provocative mural is located in South Philadelphia at 11th Street and Passyunk AVe. ---- Michelle Alton

- William C. Raco

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Great artwork and photo, Michelle
Excellent, as always

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August 15, 2013

robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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Outstanding capture, processing and info!

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August 15, 2013

- R. J. Laudenbacher

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I like how you included the man taking the picture of this wonderful mural, Michelle. Great capture and info too!

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August 15, 2013

Colette M. Metcalf

Nice capture and great info!

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August 15, 2013

- Linda D. Lester

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Wonderful story telling shot!

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August 15, 2013

Kathy Reeves

Wonderful idea and beautiful image!

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August 15, 2013

Neal D. Hatcher

------------"BEAUTIFUL"-------------

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August 15, 2013

Monnie Ryan

Terrific capture and a great idea other cities ought to copy (IMHO)!

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August 15, 2013

Tiia Vissak

very original!

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August 15, 2013

John Connolly

I see you are not the only photographer interested in this wonderful mural Michelle! What a superb effort!

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August 15, 2013

David Phalen

They should start a similar program in every city!! Some of these taggers have real talent.
Terrific capture of a thought provoking mural!!

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August 15, 2013

buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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What a great story and program, Michelle! Fantastic shot too!

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August 15, 2013

- Patrick Rouzes

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Incredible program and your amazing photo proves that, Michelle. Love the idea.

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August 16, 2013

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