Open year-round
Cherry Street Pier is a year-round, mixed-use public space on the central Delaware River waterfront. Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, it is a reflection of Philadelphia today—creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired.
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Artists-In-Residence
Meet our 2023 Cohort
We’re excited to introduce Cherry Street Pier’s 2023 artist cohort featuring many new and familiar faces. This collection of talented artists will bring you amazing exhibitions, workshops, and experiences that are sure to inspire the creative spirit within you. Get to know them here or visit them in their studios at the Pier to learn about their craft.
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Otaku Con
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of cosplay, vendors, gaming, food trucks, and more. Explore more than 70 vendors in the Artist Alley and Dealers Row, and go head to head with free play and tournaments set up by Origin of Play or tabletop gaming with Cyber Gecko Games. April 14-April 16 from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Admission is free!
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Apply to be an Artist and Artisans Market Vendor
Join the action by becoming a vendor at the Artist and Artisans Market at Cherry Street Pier. The Waterfront is the perfect location to set up shop this season and situates local makers and entrepreneurs in the middle of the Waterfront’s premiere artistic hub.
Apply TodayDelaware River Trail
Take the Trail to Access Exhibitions and Special Events at the Pier
The Delaware River Trail is a scenic multimodal trail that stretches along Philadelphia’s Central Delaware River Waterfront. The trail improves accessibility to a variety of businesses, residences, and DRWC-operated public attractions such as Cherry Street Pier.
A MIXED-USE PUBLIC SPACE
The Space
Cherry Street Pier was designed for the Philadelphia community, by the Philadelphia community. Here, you’ll watch artists at work, shop ever-changing markets, and find one-of-a-kind programming, exhibitions, and spaces for reflection along the river.
TRANSFORMING MUNICIPAL PIER 9
Our Story
Cherry Street Pier is a 65,000 square foot warehouse and former shipping pier which was a vibrant part of Philadelphia’s shipping industry. Originally built in 1919 as Shipping Pier 9, it has been carefully repurposed to preserve and celebrate its historic value including the original railroad tracks, steel trussed roof, and masonry headhouses.
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Watch Our Story
“Movers and Makers” is a WHYY TV weekly production. Login to WHYY.org for more episodes and show air times. Show Producers: Monica Rogozinski, Karen Smyles, and Naomi Brito. Website: www.whyy.org/moversandmakers
Instagram: @moversandmakerswhyy