PHILADELPHIA CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walking Philadelphia’s Wall Stories: Jane Golden and Conrad Benner Lead a 90‑Minute Survey of Mural Arts, Old and New
A focused 90‑minute walking tour in Fairmount led by Mural Arts leaders that traces early signature murals through recent Spring Arts projects and ends with conversation and light refreshments at the Mural Arts office.
Walking Philadelphia’s Wall Stories: Jane Golden and Conrad Benner Lead a 90‑Minute Survey of Mural Arts, Old and New.
Join Executive Director Jane Golden and Streets Dept. lead Conrad Benner for a concentrated, 90‑minute walk through Fairmount that juxtaposes the organization’s earliest public murals with more recent projects in Spring Arts. The route begins at Jesse and Katie’s Folding the Prism at 11th & Spring Garden Streets and concludes at Mural Arts’ main office, where the group gathers for further conversation and light refreshments.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Early Works that Shaped a Citywide Program
The tour stops among some of Mural Arts’ earliest and most influential pieces in Fairmount, offering a look at the projects that established the organization’s public presence and community approach.
Spring Arts: Recent Murals and Contemporary Practice
Guests explore murals in the Spring Arts area that exemplify the organization’s more recent work, seeing how themes, techniques, and collaborations have evolved.
Direct Access to Leadership, Plus Light Refreshments
The walk concludes at Mural Arts’ main office for an informal Q&A with Jane Golden and Conrad Benner and light refreshments—an opportunity to contextualize what you’ve seen with the people who helped make it.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
This is a brisk, interpretive walk through Fairmount and Spring Arts—90 minutes of stop‑and‑discuss viewing led by two figures central to Philadelphia’s mural movement. Stops are chosen to contrast early landmark projects with recent commissions before the group returns to the Mural Arts office for conversation and light refreshments.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who benefits most—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour lasts 90 minutes; please plan travel time so you arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in at Will Call.
Dress for walking and the weather (the tour runs rain or shine). Plan ahead as there are no restroom stops during the route; bring any personal necessities with you.
Tickets must be purchased in advance; no walk‑ups will be accepted. It is not necessary to print your confirmation—the guide will have your name on a Will Call list.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for 90 minutes.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Folding the Prism at 11th & Spring Garden Streets.
Who leads the tour?
The walk is led by Mural Arts Philadelphia leadership, including Executive Director Jane Golden and Conrad Benner from the Streets Dept.
Are tickets available the day of the tour?
No—tickets must be purchased in advance; there are no walk‑ups accepted.
Are there restroom stops on the route?
No—the tour does not include restroom stops, so plan accordingly.
What happens at the end of the tour?
The tour concludes at Mural Arts’ main office (1727–29 Mt Vernon St) with further conversation and light refreshments.