For its third anniversary celebration, Wet Market: Art Market brought together over 60 local brands and artists to a two-day gathering filled with creativity.
Words Rolan Muyot
Photo courtesy of Raphael Brizuela
November 9, 2026
Driven by its purpose of uplifting the local art community, Wet Market: Art Market celebrated its third anniversary last October 17-18, filling every corner of Marikhain Studios in Marikina with creativity over the weekend.
The two-day celebration brought together more than 60 local brands and artists in a three-in-one concept: an art market, local brands row, and a mini matcha fest.
In partnership with Design Week Philippines 2026, Wet Market featured art in all shapes and forms. From stickers, illustrations, live portraits, pottery, food, and other handcrafted works, this year’s celebration fostered an inclusive community of artists.
Committed to elevating art fans’ experience in a creative space pop-up, the art gathering also hosted a mini matcha fest, giving a little treat for matcha lovers to enjoy while wandering for their next art purchase.
The event also ensured that shopping isn’t the only thing that art enthusiasts and passersby will enjoy as they also brought an immersive experience for them through a temporary tattoo workshop by BLINKED Tattoos and live portraits workshop by The Purple Penguin PH.
With Wet Market: Art Market’s three-in-one concept, it is safe to say that this year’s edition is the true representation of Filipino art and culture: coming together with creativity and artistry that uplifts one another.
Beyond sold out artworks and generating sales, Wet Market’s third anniversary provided a space for creatives to meet and enjoy the artistic atmosphere together.
The celebration brought local artists near and far to a big parade and recognized Filipino creativity through and through.
