This is a compilation of mural resources, lesson plans, and websites we love. Please use, modify, and create anything you’d like. What is compiled below is what we have found works best for us, our artists, and students; every situation is different, so modify the lessons to fit your needs, keeping what is helpful and forgetting what is not applicable. Please reach out with any questions, suggestions, and pictures of your creations!
Mural Resources
CARE Mural Process- This documents our mural creation process from start to finish. Feel free to use this to create your own community mural!
Mural Arts Philadelphia - This organization has over 40 years of experience in creating community-based murals. They have a ton of helpful resources, events, and workshops for artists. Make sure to check out their Mural Arts Institute as well.
Mural Provisions - This is an organization based in Philadelphia that provides materials, printing, and consulting for mural projects. They are very knowledgeable and incredibly nice!
The Rockwell Museum- They have a great mural guide that includes supplies recommendations, an artist database, and budgeting suggestions.
Websites We Love
Anti-Racist Art Teacher- We LOVEEE this website. They provide resources, lesson plans, an artist database, and educational opportunities for artists and educators focused on social justice and anti-racist practices.
MoMA- They post weekly lesson plans based on artists and objects in their collections. They cover a variety of mediums and have Spanish translations of all their activities.
Teaching For Artistic Behavior (TAB)- This is the TAB website that provides a lot of resources and professional development opportunities for arts facilitators.
Bartol Foundation- Provides grant-making support and opportunities, and professional development resources for teaching artists and arts administrators.
Workshop Plans: LINKS COMING SOON!
Here are our lesson plans for our workshops and projects. They include an overview, a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, tips & tricks, and suggestions for differentiation. We continuously add activities, so make sure to check back!!!
