Mural Arts Philadelphia is seeking a lead artist to design and install a permanent mural on a COMHAR, Inc. facility in Kensington. COMHAR is a nonprofit leader providing a broad spectrum of integrated behavioral health, intellectual disability, HIV/AIDS, and home health services to children, adults, and the elderly. The mural will be situated on a COMHAR building, serving as a visual anchor for recovery and a reflection of the dignity of the individuals served by the organization.

We are first seeking an art educator who will offer recurring workshops to individuals with mental health diagnoses who are participating in rehabilitative programming at one of COMHAR’s CIRCs (Community Integrated Recovery Centers). Secondly, we are seeking a muralist to complete a public artwork that is co-created with COMHAR’s community. For this RFQ, we will consider applicants who are interested in 1.) only offering workshops at COMHAR, and 2.) leading both workshops and a mural project. We will prioritize finding an art educator who has lived experience or experience working with adults with mental illness or in recovery.