Philadelphia Seeks Artists to Design Boyz II Men Mural

Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team to create a 2,000-square-foot mural honoring the iconic R&B group.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Mural Arts Philadelphia has announced a call for artists to design a mural honoring the Grammy-winning R&B group Boyz II Men. The mural will be located in South Philadelphia and cover approximately 2,000 square feet. The chosen artist or team will receive a $20,000 fee to design and potentially lead the painting of the mural, which is set to be dedicated in June 2026 as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.

Why it matters

Boyz II Men is one of Philadelphia's most famous musical exports, known for hits like "Motownphilly" and "End of the Road." Honoring the group with a large-scale mural is a way for the city to celebrate their cultural impact and legacy as the group tours with other R&B legends like New Edition and Toni Braxton.

The details

The mural will be located at 1122 South Broad Street in South Philadelphia, near Washington Avenue. Applications from artists or teams are due by February 13, 2026, with the dedication of the completed mural expected in June 2026. Along with the $20,000 fee for the lead artist, Mural Arts Philadelphia says there may be additional funding available for assistants, equipment, and other materials.

  • Applications for the mural design are due by February 13, 2026.
  • The completed mural is expected to be dedicated in June 2026.

The players

Mural Arts Philadelphia

A nonprofit organization that has created over 4,000 murals in Philadelphia, making it the largest public art program in the United States.

Boyz II Men

A Grammy-winning R&B group from Philadelphia known for hits like "Motownphilly" and "End of the Road." The group has sold tens of millions of album copies and been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the R&B Music Hall of Fame.

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What’s next

The chosen artist or team will work with Mural Arts Philadelphia to design and potentially lead the painting of the 2,000-square-foot mural, which is expected to be dedicated in June 2026.

The takeaway

This mural project is a way for Philadelphia to honor one of its most iconic musical groups, Boyz II Men, and celebrate their cultural legacy as the city marks America's 250th anniversary. The mural will serve as a lasting tribute to the group's contributions to R&B music and Philadelphia's vibrant arts scene.