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As we approach our 125th anniversary, we’ve been reflecting upon what Fleisher Art Memorial means to us, and what it means to Philadelphia. Creative hub. Starting point. Second wind. Second home.
Fleisher is a creative hub where multiple worlds come together. It’s a community ...
Nov 29
Get all of your holiday shopping done early! HANDMADE x El Mercado Cultural is happening this Saturday, December 3, 11am-5pm. Stop by to shop the beautiful goods by local artists curated by Cassie Renee Peña.
This year, HANDMADE is a collaboration with El Mercado Cultural, a Fleisher ...
Nov 28
This month in Teen Lounge, youth have been learning how to create acrylic jewelry designs in Rhino 7 with teaching artist @maureenduffyjewelry.
Last week, they took a field trip to @nextfab_phl to learn about their facility and see laser cutting technology in action! From iridescent swords ...
Nov 25
Thank you for an inspiring fall term! We can't wait to welcome you back for our winter classes and workshops ✨
We will be closed through Friday, November 25. Link in bio for more information on our winter break hours.
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Nov 23
As we approach our 125th anniversary, we’ve been reflecting upon what Fleisher Art Memorial means to us, and what it means to Philadelphia.
Creative hub. Starting point. Second wind. Second home.
What does Fleisher mean to YOU? Whatever part of your life Fleisher touches, let’s...
Nov 22
Happy Fleisher Friday! Meet Sophie ☀️
Sophie is so happy to be working alongside Gerard Silva in Exhibitions and Community Outreach in a yearlong Quaker Voluntary Service Fellowship. They've helped with the recent Harvey Finkle exhibition, Teen Lounge, ColorWheels, and the 10th ...
Nov 18
Don't forget! The deadline to apply for winter term tuition assistance is Wednesday, November 23rd.
Tuition assistance is available for students in both adult and youth programs. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply.
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Nov 17
Teen Lounge's winter workshops start at the end of this month! This December, make macramé creations and explore urban landscapes through drawing, collage, and more!
Teen Lounge is a free drop-in program with no attendance requirement so teens can attend however works with their ...
Nov 15
The curator of this year's vendors for our HANDMADE x El Mercado Cultural event on December 3 is Philly-based artist Cassie Renee Peña ✨
Learn more about the curator and submit your vendor application at the link in our bio.
Cassie Renee Peña, “This for me, this for ...
Nov 11
We are excited to share that we welcomed three new Board members this fall!
Pictured here from left to right, Lindsay Bedford (Marketing Engagement Manager, Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.), Huwayda Fakhry ( Business Strategy and Communications Director, KieranTimberlake), and Nicole ...
Nov 9
We are thrilled to see the tremendous response to our upcoming Found in Translation series, which starts next Thursday, November 17!
Each session of Found in Translation: Reading Close: Sonia Sanchez with Yolanda Wisher will do a deep-dive into one of Sanchez’ monumental poems, exploring ...
Nov 8
El Mercado Cultural returns to Cherry Street Pier this weekend! Be sure to stop by on Saturday, November 12 from 12-7pm to shop wares from artisans and vendors and enjoy delicious food from @philly_tacos!
El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on sharing creative and marketing...
Nov 7
This is the final week to see the exhibition Under One Sky: Reflecting Immigrant Communities, The Photographs of Harvey Finkle: 1982–2018, on view in the Dene M. Louchheim Gallery through Saturday, November 5. Don't miss out!
Under One Sky is curated by David Acosta, Artistic ...
Nov 3
Calling all artists and makers! Vendor applications for this year’s HANDMADE x El Mercado Cultural are open NOW!
HANDMADE, our annual craft market, will be held on December 3 in collaboration with El Mercado Cultural, a Fleisher initiative focused on sharing creative and marketing ...
Nov 2
Thank you to everyone who joined Fleisher and La Calaca Flaca in celebrating and honoring the tradition of Día de los Muertos on Saturday! If you weren't able to participate, you still have a chance to experience the altar installation by artist Mauricio Pérez in our Sanctuary through this ...
Nov 1
Don't be scared to try something new this winter 👻 Registration for tuition-free courses is open! Head to the link in our bio to explore our winter tuition-free listings, including an online workshop in land art, a figure sculpture class, and more!
Reminder: an active Fleisher ...
Oct 31
We invite the community to contribute and help us decorate La Ofrenda starting this afternoon (Friday, Oct 28) at 2 pm in Fleisher’s Sanctuary. Discover the work of guest artist Mauricio Pérez as you honor and pay tribute to the memory of loved ones lost by contributing your own notes or items of...
Oct 28
Only two more days until our Día de los Muertos celebration, organized by @lacalacaflacaphilly! Join us this Saturday for a day of celebration to honor the lives and memories of those we have lost.
Festivities begin at 2 pm with El Mercado Cultural and El Taller de los Niños ...
Oct 27
The final installment of Found in Translation: Community Practices within Latinx America will be hosted online on Thurs, Oct 27 (tomorrow evening) at 6:30pm! Joining José Ortiz-Pagán will be guest speaker Sofía Gallisá Muriente.
Sofía Gallisá Muriente is a Puerto Rican visual artist ...
Oct 26
In addition to the outdoor Día de los Muertos festivities at Fleisher this Saturday, our Sanctuary will also feature the installation of La Ofrenda. This year’s altar-based work is inspired by the vision of Mauricio Pérez, a master papier-mâché artist originally from Sogamoso, Colombia and a ...
Oct 26
