Sacred Places Mural Arts Tour Invites Public to Experience Public Art

in Historic Religious Buildings

Partners for Sacred Places and the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Launch Spring Series

  A series of tours of public art in historic religious buildings and nearby murals begins this spring.  The Sacred Places Mural Arts Series, generated by the success of the sold-out pilot Sacred Sites Mural Arts Tour, kicks off in April with an expanded lineup. 

  The tours feature bold murals, dynamic works of stained glass, and serene sculptures indoors as well as some of the city's famous 2,800 outdoor murals.   

  The dates and neighborhoods are as follows:

Saturday, April 19 - North Philadelphia*

Saturday, May 17 - Center City

Saturday, June 21 - West Philadelphia

  The tours run from 10am - 12pm, and depart from the Independence Visitors Center at Sixth and Market Streets.  Transportation is provided.  Tickets are $30.

*Artist Richard Watson will be leading the tour at Church of the Advocate.

Photo:  The gothic Episcopal Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia is home to many vibrant murals by artists Walter Edmonds and Richard Watson.

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For more information about the Partners and Mural Arts Program Sacred Murals Tour, contact Director of Communications Monica Davis at mdavis@sacredplaces.org.

To register, contact the Mural Arts Program Tour Department at 215-685-0754.  Please arrive at least 30 minutes early in case of long lines at the Visitor Center.  The tour will take place rain or shine in an open-air, covered trolley.

For more information about Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program, visit www.muralarts.org.

Listen to podcasted interview on KYW 1060am to find out more about the tour.  Scroll to "Philly Scene" in the left column to find the Mural Tour Shows Off Philadelphia story.