Inmates fundraise for mural arts program

Philadelphia’s mural arts program started working in city prisons a decade ago after a heavy blow in city budget cuts. But some of the inmates have taken it upon themselves to try and close the gap. From WHYY’s Arts and Culture desk Alex Schmidt reports.

Philadelphia’s mural arts program started working in city prisons a decade ago after a heavy blow in city budget cuts. But some of the inmates have taken it upon themselves to try and close the gap. From WHYY’s Arts and Culture desk Alex Schmidt reports. [audio: arts20090123.mp3]

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