The 17 SDGS
The Sustainable Development Goals span a whole spectrum of issues the planet is facing.
The SDG campaign in Philadelphia is designed to bring awareness to the importance of the goals and encourage a broad commitment to their effectuation, both locally and in the wider world.
Learn more about each SDG and GPA's role in creating a community of artists, sponsors, students, interns, businesses, and nonprofits that champions sustainability.
SDG #1: No Poverty
Artist: Gabe Tiberino
Mural Location: Park West Town Center Shop Rite
Sponsor: John and Susan Smith
Grantee: Education Culture Opportunities Foundation (ECO)
SDG #2: Zero Hunger
Artist: Branche Coverdale
Mural Location: BUDD Building - 2450 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Sponsor: GIANT
Grantee: Philabundance
SDG #3: Good Health and Well-Being
Artist: David Guinn
Mural Location: vybe; 5828 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Sponsor: vybe urgent care
Grantee: MANNA
SDG #4: Quality Education
Artist: Isabella Akhtarshenas
Mural #1 Location: Drexel Library at Saint Joseph's University & Samuel Gompers Elementary School
Sponsor: Saint Joseph's University
Grantee: Samuel Gompers School
SDG #4: Quality Education
Artist: Arthur Haywood
Mural #2 Location: Saint Joseph's University Sciences Building
Sponsor: Saint Josephs University
Grantee: Samuel Gompers School
SDG #5: Gender Equality
Artist: Barbara Smolen
Mural Location: 17th Street side of Friends Select School, just off the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Sponsor: Glenmede Trust
Grantee: Gender Justice Fund
SDG #6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Artist: Miriam Singer
Mural Location: The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, 19th Street Wall
Sponsor: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Grantee: The Patrick Center for Environmental Research
SDG #7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Artist: Eliza Nobles
Mural Location: Boathouse at FDR Park
Sponsor: Kleinman Center for Energy Policy
Grantee: Friends of FDR Park
SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Artist: Faysal Adger
Mural Location: School of the Future
Sponsor: Teachers &
Grantee: The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, on behalf of We Love Philly
SDG #9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Artist: Jon Laidacker
Mural Location: Coming soon!
Sponsor: Masonic Temple Lodge No. 51
Grantee: Currently undecided
Unveiling coming in 2025, stay tuned!
SDG #10: Reduced Inequalities
Artist: Mat Tomezsko
Mural Location: Gladfelter Hall, Temple University
Sponsor: Temple University
Grantee: Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL) Program at Temple University
SDG #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Artist: Nazeer Sabree
Mural Location: West Philadelphia’s KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy
Sponsor: TD Bank Foundation
Grantee: KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy
SDG #12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Sponsor: Villanova University
Artist: Maggie Hobson-Baker
Grantee: Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm
Date & Time: November 13th, 2024 ; 3pm - 5pm
Location: Connelly Center, Villanova University, 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA, 19085
SDG #13: Climate Action
Artist: Calo Rosa
Mural Location: Disque Hall at Drexel University
Sponsor: ESSITY
Grantee: Schuykill Center for Environmental Education
SDG #15: Life on Land
Artist: Nile Livingston
Mural Location: Chestnut Hill College Campus, at the corner of Germantown and Northwestern Avenues
Sponsor: TD Bank and Sisters of Saint Joseph
Grantee: Friends of the Wissahickon
SDG #16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Artist: Russell Craig
Mural Location: Women of Change (Project HOME)
Sponsor: The Harry and Catherine Halloran Family Trust
Grantee: Project HOME
SDG #17: Partnership for the Goals
Artist: Isabelle Cress
Mural Location: St. Mary's Interparochial School (500 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
Sponsor: St. Mary Interparochial School
Grantee: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region
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