Paint Your Own City Mural

"In addition to learning all types of ""behind the scenes"" information, you will have the chance to experience Philadelphia's murals in the most interactive way - by painting one!During your 1.5 hour trolley tour your muralist guide will explain how each mural's location and theme is selected, how the muralists begin their creative process and the techniques used to make these three and four story masterpieces. Next, your group will work side by side with a local muralist and help create an historic piece of art.Here is your opportunity to literally leave you mark on the walls of Philadelphia!About the Philadelphia Mural Arts ProgramSince it began, the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program has produced over 2,800 murals which have become a cherished part of the civic landscape and a great source of pride and motivation to the millions of residents and visitors who encounter them.The Mural Arts Program's unique efforts have earned Philadelphia international praise as the ""City of Murals."" As stunning as the murals are themselves, they are most importantly the visual products of a powerful and collaborative grassroots process in communities.The mural-making process gives neighborhood residents a voice to tell their individual and collective stories, a way to pass on culture and tradition, and a vehicle to develop and empower local leaders."