 Once the final mock-up is agreed on between both the merchant and the artist, the creation of the mural occurs after business hours.Certain murals created by the 100 Gates Project try to exemplify what the store represents by including New York Skyscrapers in front and ethnic symbols, influences, or references in the background of the skyscrapers, while other gates include messages of positivity and vibrant colors.In 2014, the 100 Gates Project was originally funded by the Lower East Side Partnership as they searched for merchants and artists willing to participate in the program.