Consultations
Our work is in service to a larger movement that values advocacy, equity, and progress.
Through individualized consultations, we bring the Mural Arts approach to community-engaged public art practices to leaders across the globe, building their capacity and sustaining community-driven projects and practices. We work with artists, activists, teachers, arts administrators, policymakers, planners, culture bearers, municipal government officials, and more - All to ignite change through equitable and accessible practices.
Testimonials
“Mural Arts Institute (MAI) expertise allowed our team to reach the best possible results efficiently. I appreciated their attention to detail and passion for providing top-quality services throughout the whole process.”
Stergiani (Stella) Tsiarvoula
Creative / Cultural Manager – Development Expert
Formerly with
ActionAid Hellas
, Thessaloniki, Greece
“With MAI’s guidance, we explored and learned about the process of amplifying community voice through public artwork. Not only was the experience educational, it was inspirational. Thank you for believing in us and supporting our growth in the community arts industry.”
Coach Carmen
Chief Coach + Founder
Mission Accomplished Transition Services, Schenectady, NY
“Thanks to MAI’s guidance, our mural program is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Their exceptional staff, immersive mural education, and rich legacy resonated like a familial bond expressed through artistry.The hands-on experience was nothing short of amazing—a journey that left a lasting impression."
Margo Gordon
Graffiti Abatement Program Coordinator
Park & Recreation, Fort Worth, TX
Consulting Options
STARTING AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER!
Register to join an informal, virtual lunch hour (1 p.m. EST) where diverse staff from Mural Arts answers diverse questions from a range of participants. Not only will experience and knowledge be shared by our team, but also by peers who happen to join that session as well. This valuable peer learning opportunity is not pre-curated, but registration is required to receive the zoom link in advance.
Upcoming Dates:
September 26
October 24
November 21
Register to book up to 3 hours for one on one consultation with one of Mural Arts Institute’s lead consultants who can answer a range of questions and share examples from their many years of experience. Once registration is complete, you will receive a questionnaire about the topics you’d like to explore and booking options.
TOPICS COVERED:
Mural Project Management
Community Engagement Approaches
Questions about artist or site agreements
How to support or hire an artist
Production Techniques
Budgeting
Project or Program Development
Book a visit to Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program. Institute staff will guide you in a full day experience, including consultation time with diverse team members and a specific site visit with an artist. This visit is fully customized to the theme of your learning goals. This opportunity is for up to 5 individuals, beginning at 9:30 a.m., includes lunch, and ends by 5:30 p.m. Fee does not include transportation, lodging, or incidentals related to travel plans. Fee includes documents and materials that will be shared with participants.
EXAMPLE AGENDA:
Introduction to Mural Arts & Approach to Mural Making
Deep dive into a particular topic of your choice
Lunch including consultants and/or additional advisors
Site visit to a project with the artist and/or other project participants
Additional Consultation Time
Reflection on the experience
Are you looking for some hands-on training in the Mural Cloth installation process, along with detailed knowledge of diverse mural making methods shared by our long-time Resident Artists? Book a visit with us for up to 5 individuals. Fee does not include transportation, lodging, or incidentals related to travel plans. Fee includes documents and materials that will be shared with participants.
EXAMPLE AGENDA:
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Mural Walking Tour Downtown
Break for lunch on your own at the Reading Terminal Market
1:30 - 5 p.m.: Hands on Mural Cloth installation training & consultation on production techniques
Combine the two full day experiences above for up to 5 individuals, and you won’t leave Philadelphia disappointed! Fee does not include transportation, lodging, or incidentals related to your travel plans. Fee includes documents and materials that will be shared with participants.
Activities Include:
Focus with Mural Arts' Staff on Community Mural Making
Deep Dive in a Program Area or your Specific Project
Site Visits with Artists, Project Managers, and/or Community Partners
Hands on Mural Cloth Installation Training
Consultation on Production Techniques
Mural Tour
Mural Cloth Workshop in your Community
To sign up:
COst:
$10,000
Would you like us to travel to your city and offer our mural production, poly-tab workshop to your artist community and/or staff? An experienced artist and lead consultant will plan with you the ideal professional development experience and provide shopping lists, print outs, and recommendations ahead of the trip.
Cost includes any materials we provide, and time planning ahead and reflecting afterward. This does not include our team’s travel, lodging, and per-diem, supplies, space, or additional support or refreshments for the actual training.
Depending on your location, and scenario, an increase in cost may be required.
WE OFFER:
2 hours of planning conversations ahead of time
List of supplies to purchase ahead of the training
1 full day to set up the training on site w/ your team
1 day to deliver the training and clean up (training usually lasts 2-3 hours)
2 hours of reflection and any final Q&A
Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts, has been leading social impact with Mural Arts for more than 40 years. Welcome Jane to speak at your event and share her voice in a conversation with your community. Cost will also depend on whether this is an in-person or virtual opportunity, and the distance and duration of the trip
"Book us for a short intro call to share your needs and learn more about the services that the Mural Arts Institute can offer."
Depending on the team member you are looking to book, and the needs of your event or professional development opportunity, we will provide you with some options in terms of cost and format. Cost will also depend on whether this is an in-person or virtual opportunity, and the distance and duration of the trip.
WORKSHOP THEMES:
Level Up! with Promising Practices in Community Mural Making
Community Engagement Strategies
Mural Site Selection & Production Approaches for Longevity
Digital Tools for Mural Design & Production
Approaches to Agreements, Budgets, Timelines, & Permissions for Murals
Using Research to Demonstrate Community Impact
Still have questions?
looking for something different? need to expend on one of the options above with additional time, team members, or other needs?
