Empowering Youth Through Public Art.
Democratizing the arts for underserved multi-ethnic inner-city communities outside normal school hours. We mobilize youth to take an active role locally and abroad through collaborative mural making and technology.
Art as a Catalyst for Change
The goals of the Mural Mission are to democratize the arts by providing vital art programs to underserved communities. We strive to expose youth to highly trained and recognized arts professionals through residencies and artist exchanges.
Through an interdisciplinary approach involving community art making and technology, students utilize areas of communication, language, history, and research—creating a rich, multidimensional learning experience. We bridge the gap between arts and culture, acting as a cultural resource for youth development and fostering a more tolerant society.
Our Initiatives
A multidisciplinary approach to education, culture, and civic involvement.
Community Murals
Large-scale acrylic and portable murals acting as tools for arts learning while transforming urban spaces into cultural landmarks.
Digital & Tech Arts
Fusing traditional art making with technology. We create digital murals and multimedia exhibitions, bridging the digital divide for inner-city youth.
Professional Residencies
Exposing youth to highly trained artists through exchanges, encouraging them to learn as active participants in a multidisciplinary process.
Inclusive Education
Partnering with institutions like the New Dimension Learning Academy to embed arts into core curriculums in Special Education environments.
Featured Projects
Highlighting recent works that pay tribute to the diverse communities contributing to our society.
Santa Ana Arts Village
A massive 12' x 30' portable acrylic mural co-sponsored by the Santa Ana Redevelopment Mural Project. Directed by Cristina Miguel Mullen with a dedicated mural class.
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WWII Veterans Digital Mural
A digital mural for the Veteran's Day Festival honoring Filipino WWII Veterans. Created in collaboration with UCLA SPACE students and Belmont High School youth.
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Reclaiming Heritage
Portable murals painted by students of Bunche Middle School in Compton, concentrating on cultural leaders and heroes. Sponsored by Totem Arts Community.
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Cristina Miguel Mullen
Director, Mural Mission & Public Artist"As Henry Muller stated, 'I believe that the main political function of art today... is to mobilize the imagination.' My ultimate goal is to use art as a way to better understand the relationship between art and society, using it as a vehicle for social empowerment."
Cristina holds an MFA in Studio Art and works with institutions including the NEA, Getty Museum, Orange County Museum of Art, and Santa Monica Museum of Art. Her work investigates personal identity, cultural history, and diaspora, presenting familiar images out of context to expose societal contradictions.
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