Joseph Iacona (he/him) is a visual artist, community engaged creative, public arts professional, and restorative practitioner. He has initiated over 100 community art projects and artist residencies in schools, libraries, museums, prisons, shelters, behavioral health facilities, and other public service centers. His work has been highlighted in museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.

Joseph has worked with internationally recognized art organizations, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and with Mural Arts Philadelphia, the nation’s largest public art non-profit. He is currently Director of the Mural Arts Institute (MAI) for Mural Arts Philadelphia.

Iacona has a Masters of Science in Restorative Practices with a specialization in Community Engagement from the International Institute for Restorative Practices and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting with a minor in Art History from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.