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Upcoming Events

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Help Paint the Wellness Mural!
Join the Mural Arts Program and  Broad Street Ministry for a series of Community Wellness art workshops focused on mental and emotional well-being! The artwork you create will be a part of a new mural in Philadelphia. 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays 2 - 5p.m.
Fall 2015 - Spring 2016

Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad Street, Phila, PA

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Completed Events

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Healthy Eating on a Budget
Join the Mural Arts Program and Broad Street Ministry for Healthy Eating on a Budget workshops led by the Coalition Against Hunger. 

2014 Dates TBD
Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad Street, Phila, PA


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Meditation Workshops
Join the Mural Arts Program and Broad Street Ministry for meditation workshops led by George Hofmann, a local meditation teacher who practices mindfulness and devotes his time to promoting mental health. 

2014 Dates TBD
Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad Street, Phila, PA


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# I Will Listen
On this day in Love Park we engaged the public with a participatory art installation to increase wellness awareness and fight stigma.

                                                                              

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Tobacco Conversation
The Mural Arts Program has partnered with SmokeFree Philly and the Department of Public health to bring the public a smoking cessation and resource education workshop. We had a great turnout and discussion about many aspects of tobacco and health. Thanks so much SmokeFree Philly!



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National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
Focusing on the unique needs of young adults and children, this national event engaged youth and the greater community in a dialogue about the roll of mental health in young lives.



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Faith and Spiritual Affairs Conference
This conference was hosted in partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health and disAbility services to create awareness and provide information on how faith communities assist in the healing of individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Thanks for making it a great event everyone!


 

May 9, 2013 - Wellness Project Kick Off in Love Park
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The Community Wellness Kick Off on May 9 went well! The project started with a bang in Love Park during DBHIDS' Shattering The Stigma event highlighting children's mental health. We are so grateful to those partners who were able to make it out for the event. 


Market East Series Art Workshops
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Wellness workshops at the Market East Street Series were a big success! 
   
About the series: New life and vibrancy is being injected into the East Market Street corridor between City Hall and Sixth Street, thanks to a partnership between the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and MARKET8. Come enjoy live music and dance performances as well as other community activities, developed in partnership with The Gallery, Hard Rock Cafe and Field House.  http://www.market8philly.com/market-east-arts-series/ 

Community Conversation and Paint Day

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Artists James Burns and Jeane Cohen had a successful workshop leading art activities that highlights the role mental health plays in our health as individuals and communities. Thanks for a great workshop!



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Beyond the Paint

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This event was located at our Beyond the Paint exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and gave participants the chance to experience the exhibit, showcasing the cumulative work of 30 years of community engaged art-making in Philadelphia. Thanks for attending everyone!




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