Porch Light
Embracing the Light
Developed through mindful writing workshops and a performance with support from First Person Arts, the project incorporated input from a dedicated steering committee and hundreds of participants during public paint days at the hospital. The mural—set for completion in fall 2025—adds to St. Christopher’s legacy of using art to uplift patients, families, and staff. Burns, who has spent over a decade using art to spark conversations about suicide prevention, created a design that fosters dialogue and reduces stigma. This mural not only transforms the hospital’s exterior but also invites vital conversations around mental health, especially for young people and their families. If you or a loved one are in crisis, call or text 988.
SPONSORS: City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, Landmark Properties
PARTNER: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
