Windows Throughout Old City (10/2/2009 - 10/13/2009)

From October 2-13, 2009, Old City became home to a neighborhood-wide art exhibition through the design competition Windows Throughout Old City.  The contest, hosted by the Old City Business Collective, celebrated innovative thinking and visual inspiration from students, recent graduates, professionals, and artist in various fields of design. 

Over 50 artists from the Philadelphia metro area and worked with Old City boutique, restaurant, and gallery owners to design and create unique and artistic window displays.  Combined, the dozens of participating businesses created a neighborhood-wide art exhibition, the first of its kind in Old City.

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Accomplishments

  1. 53 business participants with window installations by 50 artists/designers, each with a DesignPhiladelphia decal, "With Love" decal, and custom printed voting instruction placard.
  2. Eight 4' x 8' full-color Windows Throughout Old City street banners produced and installed along Market Street and 3rd Street.
  3. One 8' x 20' banner GPTMC produced and installed on north wall of 62 N. 3rd Street promoting the With Love campaign and Windows Throughout Old City.
  4. 2,500 6x9 full-color self-guided tours produced and distributed throughout Old City.
  5. 1,000 4x6 full-color promotional post cards produced and distributed througout Old City.
  6. 100's of 11x17 full-color posters produced and distributed throughout Old City
  7. Three free Windows Throughout Old City events open to the public:
    1. First Friday party hosted by GPTMC at Old City Ironworks on Friday, October 2.
    2. Opening reception held at Dane Decor on Friday, October 9.
    3. Closing reception held at FUEL on Friday, October 9.
  8. Food and beverage at events provided provided by Fork, Gianfranco's, Triumph Brewery, Root Liquor, Race Street Cafe, Campos, Dinardos, Swanky Bubbles, Pizzacato, Panorama Restaurant, Pinot, Franklin Fountain
  9. Prizes totalling $2,250 awarded to nine artists.
    1. Prizes courtesy of Brandywine Construction & Management, Miles & Generalis, Moko Beauty, Level 1 Fitness, Starr Restaurants, Terma Di Aroma, and Three Sirens Boutique
  10. Online and text voting for "Public Favorite"
    1. 985 unique ballots cast online and by text.
  11. Partnered with DesignPhiladelphia, GPTMC, BrandsImaging, UPS Store, Tabula Studio, and Silver Marketing.