EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Neighbors in the Bella Vista and Passyunk areas are invited to join us to meet the Our Market team and learn ways to participate in the project this year. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. The event is presented by the Our Market Project in partnership with the Bella Vista Neighborhood Association and the Passyunk Square Civic Association.
Join us to celebrate the Our Market Ancestors Mural Series honoring Betty Ann “Aunt Betty Ann” Mongelluzzo, Danny and Joe Di Bruno and Carl Samuel Redel. Their portraits now adorn the corner of 9th & Montrose Streets and 9th and League Streets. Each mural features portraits painted by Michelle Angela Ortiz and decorative frames painted by artist Emily Busch, with artistic support from Valentín Sánchez-Stoddard and Briana Dawkins.
This dedication event is on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, featuring the three murals and remarks from Michelle Angela Ortiz, Our Market Project’s Lead Artist and Project Director, along with program partner’s Jane Golden, artist team, and the families of the honorees.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will enjoy light snacks and palm doodads from Betty Ann's family, music, the Our Market Story Cart, and the launch of the Our Market Tours and interactive tour app for the 2025 season.
Past Events
Here is a recap of the “OUR MARKET, OUR STORIES” celebration of community and resilience in the 9th Street Market. Presented by the Our Market Project, this event was part of Mural Arts Month showcasing the vibrant public art project created and led by local artist Michelle Angela Ortiz’s Fiera Studios in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia.
Held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, the event featured new murals, new lightboxes, and the launch of the interactive tour app created through Our Market, along with participation from vendors and performances that highlight the ongoing work and culture of the market.