PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The founding director of Mural Arts Philadelphia is stepping down next summer.
After 42 years and more than 4,000 murals, Jane Golden plans to retire in July 2026.
“It has been the privilege of my life to partner with thousands of artists, staff, and residents of Philadelphia to create work that speaks to our neighborhoods, our history, and our hopes,” said Golden. “I believe deeply in what we’ve built, and in what comes next.”
Golden helped transform Mural Arts into the largest public art program in the country. She will assist in the search for her successor, which is set to begin this fall.
“Jane Golden’s energy, vision, and dedication have built a powerful model for community-centered public art,” said Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker. “Art changes lives. As we honor Jane’s remarkable impact on Philadelphia’s social and physical landscape, we look ahead with excitement to the future of Mural Arts.”
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