A Love Letter for You is literally a love letter painted on the walls facing the a parking lot, park or elevated transit system. 40 Philadelphia-based and international artists painted walls in August and the letters have been on view for one and all to see since Labor Day. The project encompasses 50 painted walls between 63rd and 45th street on Market Street. Additionally, a documentary film with scripted elements, as well as a sign school for area youth, free signage for businesses, and 2 books will accompany the overall project.
One of the books is planned as a small paperback that will be distributed to area businesses free of charge. The other book is described as a larger hardcover book that will document not only the artwork, but the neighborhood and the inspirations of the Love Letter Project. Love Letter is an unprecedented public art project by Steve Powers and The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. It is funded by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage through the Philadelphia Exhibitions Initiative.
