The Mural Arts Institute provides a wide range of tools for community mural making and documentation of public art initiatives. These are available for free and for purchase.

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Micro to Macro


Mural Arts collaborates with students, schools, and communities, exemplified by the transformative "Micro to Macro" yearlong school partnership. Download PDF

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September 2, 2026


Norris Homes Philly: Documenting a Neighborhood During Profound Change


Jennie Shanker collaborated with Norris Homes residents on a mural commemorating the community before its 2020 demolition. Download PDF

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The Roots 101: Art and Writing Activities


This tool offers lesson plans to inspire cross-disciplinary student assignments in art, language arts, and social studies. Download PDF

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Peace Is A Haiku Song 101: Art and Writing Activities


This tool offers arts and writing activities, inspiring curriculum connections across art, language arts, and social studies classrooms. Download PDF

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ASpire: No Limits


"ASpire: No Limits" highlights Mural Arts’ process of engaging communities to tell stories of significant local figures and impacts. Download PDF

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Our Park/Southwark


Our Park/Southwark showcased community-led redesigns of Southwark’s outdoor spaces through collaboration, equity, and collective artistic practices. Download PDF

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Playgrounds for Useful Knowledge


"Playgrounds for Useful Knowledge" tested new community engagement methods. Four essays explore its challenges and learnings through process-oriented research. Download PDF

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Uprooted/reRooted


Uprooted/reRooted at William Cramp Elementary successfully addressed environmental racism, transforming spaces through community-driven, collaborative efforts. Download PDFBuy on Amazon

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Getting to the Roots: An Interdisciplinary, project-based learning unit designed for middle school students living in and around Philadelphia


This project-based unit for middle and high school students exploring climate justice through art, science, and service. Download PDF

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Reflections on Playgrounds for Useful Knowledge


"Playgrounds for Useful Knowledge" tested new community engagement methods. Four essays explore its challenges and learnings through process-oriented research. Download PDF

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