Meantime helps entrepreneurs, artists and creatives activate vacant spaces in Philadelphia.

Every empty storefront is an opportunity for building local economies and energizing our neighborhood streets. Our work is about supporting cities as places of face-to-face exchange and cultural production.

WEST PHILLY BIZARRE

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MAY 2025

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WEST PHILLY BIZARRE –– MAY 2025 ––

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WHAT WE DO

We connect creative entrepreneurs who have ideas to building owners with vacant storefronts. Rely on us for match-making, getting the space up to snuff, and taking care of the details that make it all shine.

But, storefronts are just part of the story. We also leverage our links to architecture, urbanism, city government, nightlife, and education to promote broader impacts through advocacy, conversations, and events. We’re all hands on deck.

HOW IT WORKS

IDEAS

You’re an entrepreneur, artist or curator with an idea, and that idea needs space to grow! Maybe it’s a pop-up shop or a performance. Maybe you want to try your weekend table store in a brick and mortar space, just to see what’s possible or take your art project from storage to a storefront.

Learn more about finding a space that helps you test your idea and reach new audiences.

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SPACES

You have a building with a vacant space. Meantime curates temporary experiences to animate vacant spaces while you wait for a long-term tenant. Maybe it’s for a month — maybe a year. We can help your space leases more quickly while lifting up the whole block in the process.

Learn more about how your space can host a Meantime program and energize your block.

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SUPPORT

You love Philly, too, and you’re someone who puts your money where your heart is. You like cities because of the cool stuff you run into with every neighborhood jaunt, and you want to see more. Whether you love what we’re doing or just need the tax write-off –– we’re thrilled you’ve made it here.

Learn how you can sponsor or support us in some other way — we’ll figure it out!