Joseph Eduardo Iacona (he/him) is a Philadelphia-based artist, restorative practitioner, and strategic consultant with over 15 years of experience in community-engaged public art.

Iacona’s practice is rooted in the "WITH" framework—a restorative methodology designed to move beyond transactional models and toward genuine, collaborative inquiry. A recognized voice in the field, Joseph is a frequent keynote speaker and trainer. You can learn more about his contributions to the field of Art & Restorative Practices here.

Joseph has managed more than 100 community art projects and artist residencies in schools, museums, prisons, and behavioral health facilities. He has worked extensively throughout Philadelphia, including significant work with Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Mural Arts Philadelphia, the latter of which he served as the Director of the Mural Arts Institute from 2023-2026. Joseph’s independent projects have included international partnerships supported by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia and the US Consulate of Frankfurt Germany. You can learn more about his community art and mural projects here.

Joseph maintains an active studio practice, using abstraction to explore complex issues and topics that include both personal perspective an collective memory. You can spend time with Joseph’s studio work here.

Iacona holds a Master of Science in Restorative Practices from the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He brings his learning and experience to support other artists and organizations in their goals that may include community engagement, educational programs and evaluation statgeis, and facilaition & mediation ,and mural-making & public art. You can learn more about working with Joseph here.

For over 15 years, Iacona’s collaborations, projects, and clients have extended through a far reaching community. Below are a few of these organizations who have supported this work: