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Besides creating art, what was another significant benefit of the mural program for the young people involved?
Besides creating art, what was another significant benefit of the mural program for the young people involved?
- They were given financial aid to continue their education.
- They learned how to collaborate and be responsible. (correct)
- They were guaranteed employment after completing the program.
- They had the opportunity to travel to Rome.
What makes Philadelphia unique in terms of public art, as highlighted in the content?
What makes Philadelphia unique in terms of public art, as highlighted in the content?
- It is the only city with murals painted on historical landmarks.
- It boasts nearly 3,000 murals, second only to Rome. (correct)
- It has the most art museums in the United States.
- It hosts an annual international mural festival.
How did the mural program in Philadelphia start?
How did the mural program in Philadelphia start?
- Through grants from various national art organizations.
- As a small project by Jane Golden pairing artists with troubled youth. (correct)
- Inspired by a similar program that already existed in Rome.
- As a city-wide initiative to beautify public spaces after a major economic downturn.
What impact has the mural program had beyond Philadelphia?
What impact has the mural program had beyond Philadelphia?
What can be inferred about the locations of the murals in Philadelphia?
What can be inferred about the locations of the murals in Philadelphia?
Why might Philadelphia be referred to as 'Mural City'?
Why might Philadelphia be referred to as 'Mural City'?
A city planner wants to replicate Philadelphia's mural program to address social issues and community engagement. Based on the text, which approach is most crucial for success?
A city planner wants to replicate Philadelphia's mural program to address social issues and community engagement. Based on the text, which approach is most crucial for success?
In what way did the mural program contribute to community development in Philadelphia?
In what way did the mural program contribute to community development in Philadelphia?
What is one factor that sets Philadelphia apart from other cities with public art programs?
What is one factor that sets Philadelphia apart from other cities with public art programs?
Besides its historical significance, what other notable feature does Philadelphia possess?
Besides its historical significance, what other notable feature does Philadelphia possess?
Flashcards
Philadelphia's Murals
Philadelphia's Murals
Philadelphia is known for having nearly 3,000 murals painted on buildings throughout the city.
Jane Golden
Jane Golden
A New Jersey artist who founded a program pairing troubled youth with artists to paint murals in Philadelphia.
Benefits of Mural Program
Benefits of Mural Program
The young people involved collaborated, learned responsibility, and took pride in their community.
Mural Locations
Mural Locations
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Mural Subjects
Mural Subjects
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Mural Program Impact
Mural Program Impact
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Philadelphia History
Philadelphia History
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Study Notes
- Philadelphia is known for many things, including being the location where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776
- It was also the first capital of the United States
- Philadelphia is home to nearly 3,000 murals painted on homes and buildings, making it second only to Rome in the world
- More than 20 years ago, Jane Golden, a New Jersey artist, began pairing troubled youth with artists to paint murals around the city
- The young people involved created magnificent pieces of art and learned to collaborate, be responsible, and take pride in their community
- Beautiful works of art are found on the sides and fronts of buildings in the poorest neighborhoods
- Murals are also found in affluent neighborhoods
- Special buses take tourists to see the murals, which range from portraits of historical heroes to cityscapes and scenes depicting diverse ethnic groups
- Jane Golden's mural program has become the nation's largest public art program and a model for other cities seeking to help troubled youth
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