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PUTTING MURALS on the "MAP"

A mural from Philadelphia featuring an Anti-Drug activist with buildings and people in the background.
   
  The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program has created murals throughout the city, including this one featuring Herman Wrice, a grassroots anti-drug activist. To view more examples of MAP's work, visit www.muralarts.org.

 
In 2002, the Campaign expands the reach of the "What's Your Anti-Drug?" mural program by partnering with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program (MAP) to develop a "how-to" guide for producing community anti-drug themed murals.

The Campaign mural program, initiated in 2000, is designed to give youth an opportunity to "tell the world" what stands between them and drugs. "What’s Your Anti-Drug?" murals, completed in 26 cities, proved an excellent way for youth to improve their neighborhoods and develop a strong sense of pride and confidence in their accomplishments.

MAP brings significant experience to the mural guide. Since its inception in 1984, MAP has created more than 2,000 murals in the city of Philadelphia.

"For many young people, painting a mural can be a life-changing experience", said Jane Golden, MAP director. "It gives kids the motivation to pursue other activities that develop their potential and interests."

The mural guide will be available in Fall 2002 online at www.TheAntiDrug.com or by calling (800) 788-2800.




Last Updated: July 1, 2002