Public art is a very broad term that encompasses so many different kinds of art and target audiences. The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is a program that creates public art in the form of murals. This program is the largest public art program in the nation, and is fully dedicated to their motto “Art Ignites Change.” With the roots of murals dating all the way back to cave paintings, writing and drawing on walls is one the most expressive forms of art because it allows the audience to reflect on the public events that are portrayed in these murals. The goal of this program is to change the lives of individuals and to transform communities through the use of art. With tons of public support and positive reactions to their work, the Mural Arts Program is a very successful program in the city of Philadelphia. Not only do they change the lives of individuals and have a huge impact on the communities of Philadelphia, but they affect the public and the city as a whole. The Mural Arts Program was established in 1984 as a part of Philadelphia’s Anti-Graffiti Network (PAGN). At this time in the history of Philadelphia, street graffiti was a very common problem, as it was not only a way for people to express themselves, but a way for gangs to mark their territories. The mayor of Philadelphia at this time, Mayor Goode, wanted to stop graffiti writing in an attempt to beautify the city and stop crime. Philadelphia Murals and the Stories They Tell written by Jane Golden, Robin Rice, and Monica Kinney is a book that focuses on the PAGN, its roots, and how it all started and transformed into the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. The first chapter, titled “Cool Jane,” details the beginning of this program and the influence that Golden had on the movement. The PAGN hired Golden to reach out to the graffiti writers of Philadelphia, and after doing so she helped them redirect their artistic talents to public art projects. Golden impacted the lives of many graffiti writers in Philadelphia and helped them steer away from the illegal wall writing and transform their talents into these beautiful wall paintings. In 1996 the PAGN was restructured and the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program broke away from the network to become its own entity. The Mural Arts Program has three main program initiatives. The first one being the Art Education Program which provides art education to the youth of Philadelphia in schools, in after-school activities, and in summer programs. There is also the Restorative Justice Program which was created in attempt to stop the cycle of violence and crime in Philadelphia communities. This program works with inmates and youth in correctional centers to assist them in reconnecting with society and building their skills to