East Market Windows
As part of a major initiative to enhance the Market Street East corridor ahead of the summer 2026 Semiquincentennial and World Cup celebrations in Philadelphia, Mural Arts is partnering with the City of Philadelphia and Center City District on a series of temporary art installations along Market Street. These installations, created exclusively by local artists, will stretch across more than 5,500 square feet of frontage, bringing color, beauty, and vibrancy to the streetscape for Philadelphians and visitors to enjoy.
On April 2, Cuban-Salvadorian artist Manuela Guillén will install her pilot project, Philly, Cool People Live Here, the first of the series, on the exterior of the Fashion District Philadelphia, along the northwest corner of 10th and Market Streets. May 2026 will bring the full roll-out of the remaining projects, created by the following artists:
- Dora Cuenca (1132 Market Street)
- Isaac Tin Wei Lin (1128 Market Street)
- Ife Nii-Owoo (718 Market Street)
- A’driane Neives (821 Market Street)
- Maria Dumlao (900 Market Street, Northside)
- Gina Triplett (731 Market Street)
- Serena Saunders (618 Market Street)
These pop-up installations are part of a major investment from the City of Philadelphia in the Market Street East neighborhood, alongside eight temporary retail locations from businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area, open Wednesday to Sunday each week, starting this May. The result of this partnership between Center City District and Meantime will be a cross-section of the region’s creative and entrepreneurial communities, bringing renewed energy and foot traffic to the 900 block of Market Street and building on Center City District’s foundational work of keeping downtown clean, safe, and active. Space for these retailers is provided by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, Comcast and the Fashion District.
In addition to these programs, Center City District will replace and plant 42 new trees along the corridor, refurbish four transit head houses and 21 bus shelters, paint light and banner poles, and more, continuing Philadelphia’s renown as the Most Walkable City (10Best) and creating a positive downtown experience for pedestrians.
“This summer of celebrations and events will be a catalyzing spark in the engine of Market East’s revival,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker in a recent press release from Center City District. “We’re prepared to welcome 1.5 million visitors to Market East. We will greet them with a vibrant and welcoming Philadelphia experience that benefits guests and residents alike, and paves the way for planning Market East’s enduring revival.”
More information about the artists and the project installation calendar is forthcoming.
