ZINE

Finally here is my zine...

Cover page.

The following image is the cover of my future zine about Philadelphia Murals.

I chose to give the zine a rather grungy/dirty look, because the basis behind most of the murals is to create beauty out of an object that may be thought of as an eye-sore. I wanted the reader to feel inspired that that their voice could be heard.

The main agenda within the zine is going to be a contest for what female high school student can create the best idea for a mural. The student who's idea is chosen will have their mural brought to life among the thousands of murals within the city. That student will also receive a prize that some only dream of...paid tuition at Moore College of Art & Design!

The zine would basically be printed out and distributed throughout most Philadelphia schools. All of the contest rules and details would be included. By including several photographs of Philadelphia's finest murals, the zine would hopefully inspire the students to participate.

Article #2...

The second article that I selected concerning my topic was found using Wikipedia. The article is based on the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network (PAGN), which is a founded by Philadelphian Mayor Wilson Goode in 1984. The network was established to hinder the spread of graffiti within Philadelphia. Two years later, The Mural Arts Project (MAP) was created within PAGN. The programs went on to receive awards due to the positive progress that they had made within the community.

Since it's establishment, the PAGN and MAP have gone on to produce over 2,400 murals within the Philadelphia area. Not only have they enriched the city with their art, but they have also gone on to clean over 40,000 of graffiti. Today, PAGN consists of three programs; Mural Arts Program, Paint Voucher Program, and the Graffiti Abatement Team.

Thanks to those who care so dearly, the city of Philadelphia is not known for it's one of a kind murals than it's unnecessary abundance of graffiti.

Why create a mural?

Many are not aware that the murals that have become a staple of Philadelphian culture were the brainchild of a New Jersey artist who proposed the idea of murals to act as a substitute for what was otherwise described as "graffiti". Involving individuals from all walks of life, the vast array of messages shared throughout these works of art were seen as a way to give back to the community. What better way to welcome others to your home/community than with a display of beauty.

The website for The City of Philadelphia: Mural Arts Program is the complete guide to information involving these Philadelphia landmarks. Supplying information for such possible inquiries as: mural tours, mission statements, find/requesting a mural, volunteering, etc.

This particular site is the go-to for anything you may need.