Mural Arts
With its belief that art ignites change, Mural Arts has worked in neighborhoods across Philadelphia for 30 years, uniting artists with communities to transform public open spaces and individual lives.
ViewVillage of Arts and Humanities
The Village is a hive of creative output that supports the aspirations of the community through opportunities for self-expression. The Village inspires people to be agents of change through programs that engage youth, preserve heritage and respect the environment.
ViewArtPlace America
ArtPlace America is the foremost organizational advocate, patron and documentarian for creative placemaking in the United States. Their library includes videos as well as Anne Gadwa and Ann Markusen’s seminal 2010 white paper on creative placemaking.
ViewNational Endowment for the Arts: Exploring Our Town
This searchable database catalogues the grantees of the NEA’s Our Town grant program, which supports creative placemaking projects. Each project is described in full and richly illustrated.
ViewLocal Initiatives Support Corporation
LISC is a national network of local offices, including Philadelphia, which offers expertise, strategy and capital to make low income communities thrive. Creative placemaking is a central part of their extensive toolkit.
ViewSpringboard for the Arts’ Creative Exchange
Creative Exchange is a national platform sharing artful ideas for stronger communities. Launched by Springboard for the Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota, Creative Exchange offers stories, toolkits and links to artists making change in their communities.
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