Countdown to IAGR Philadelphia 2014
October 27-29
(Only 40 Days Away)
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IAGR Member Early Bird registration is ending soon. If you haven’t done so yet, please complete the registration materials prior to September 19th to realize early bird savings. We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia, and here’s something about the city that you may not know.
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The city of Philadelphia is known by many nicknames. Some of which are well known, such as; “The City of Brotherly Love”, “The Cheesesteak Capital of the World” and “The Home of the Liberty Bell.” But did you know that Philadelphia is also known as “The City of Murals?”
Philadelphia has more than 3,600 murals which have become a cherished part of the civic landscape and a great source of inspiration to the millions of residents and visitors who encounter them each year. During your visit to “The City of Murals”, you will undoubtedly see many of these breathtaking, beautiful works of art.
Why Visit Philadelphia? (Click here to find out why)
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The Mural Arts Program
The Mural Arts Program (video) began in 1984 as a component of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network, an effort spearheaded by then Mayor Wilson Goode to eradicate the graffiti crisis plaguing the city. The Anti-Graffiti Network hired muralist Jane Golden to reach out to graffiti writers and to redirect their energies from destructive graffiti writing to constructive mural painting. Read more.
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Registration is Now Open
Details for the venue, program, registration and speakers will be
continually updated at IAGR's Conference website PHL2014 found HERE.
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