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Color Me Back: A Same Day Work and Pay Program

Offers paid art-based work opportunities at two sites in Philadelphia. Participants work four consecutive days of four-hour shifts and earn $50 per day. More opportunities available after the first week and through partnership with PA CareerLink. Also teaches participants mural making and other art making skills. Department of Behavioral Health representatives are on-site each day offering social services support to participants.

Physical Address

North Sixteen Street and JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Hours

Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 12:30pm (arrive by 8:15am)

Application process

Complete and submit the online form linked to this record. Staff makes calls every Sunday, 10:00am to 2:00pm. You must answer your phone and confirm your availability to work that week, Monday through Thursday.

Fee

Services free of charge

Eligibility

Persons able to work a four-hour shift four consecutive days Monday through Thursday

Service area

Philadelphia, PA

Agency info

Mural Arts Philadelphia

Provides opportunities for artists and communities to participate in public art creation, workshops, and educational opportunities.