October 1, 2024

An artist talk and closing reception for Cey Adams, Departure: 40 Years of Art & Design will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 5 - 8 PM. From 5 - 6 PM, Cey Adams will be in conversation with Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, discussing Adams' multifaceted career, his relationship with graffiti, and his experience with public art.

At the reception, there will be food and drink as well as an airbrush artist demonstration with J.T. Taylor. This event is free and open to the public, however, we ask that you please RSVP HERE. 

Jane Golden has been the driving force of Mural Arts Philadelphia since its inception, overseeing its growth from a small city agency into the nation’s largest public art program and a global model for transforming public space and community through art. Under Golden’s direction, Mural Arts has created over 4,000 works of public art through innovative collaborations with community-based organizations, city agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, the private sector, and philanthropies.

Acknowledgements:  

Cey Adams, Departure: 40 Years of Art and Design is organized by Boston University Art Galleries and curated by Liza Quiñonez of Street Theory. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of Comcast NBCUniversal, William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program, and Drexel University Special Initiatives funding, including the Cara Fry Endowment Fund from the Office of University Collections and Exhibitions. Collaborative programming with Mural Arts is supported by Michael Forman and Jennifer Rice. Special Thanks to Donna Frisby Greenwood, Jason Schupbach, Jane Golden, Rosalind Remer, Linda Yang, Lissa Cramer, and Cey Adams.