From The Calendar
Give a gift, get a gift! To commemorate our 125th anniversary, Philadelphia-based artist Jean Wei @weisanboo illustrated Fleisher's impact over the years! The print is available as a greeting card, digital print, and signed limited edition risograph with a donation to support Fleisher's ...
Feb 1
Mark your calendar! The first exhibition of our 2023 Wind Challenge Series featuring Katie Kaplan, Paige Morris, and Kara Mshinda will be on view February 11 through March 10. Join us for an Artist Exchange panel discussion on February 11, 5-6pm, followed by an Opening Reception from 6-8pm.
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Jan 30
Before Fleisher Art Memorial, there was the Graphic Sketch Club.
Starting in the Jewish Union building at 422 Bainbridge Street, Samuel Fleisher began holding art classes for kids in the neighborhood, many of whom were the children of factory workers. In 1898, this became known as the...
Jan 27
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Annual Adult Student Exhibition Awards Ceremony last week! Student Advisory Council member Martha Aleo wrote about this year's exhibition and the history of Fleisher student exhibitions, dating back 124 years. Link in bio to read Martha's blog ...
Jan 26
Fall in love with printmaking at Print Love-In on February 12th! Spend your Valentine's Day weekend making your own valentines and exploring a wide range of printmaking techniques from block print to screen print.
No experience is necessary. Artists will guide you as you work ...
Jan 24
Poetry, Resistance and the Everyday: A Workshop on the Power of the Ordinary starts February 15th! In this online five-week workshop, explore methods developed from the post-war avant-garde through to contemporary poetic practice, engage with works of influential poets, and compose original writing ...
Jan 23
Did you know? In addition to championing the arts in Philadelphia, the Fleisher Yarn Company also had a champion soccer team!
Although they once had an "enviable record," winning the Philadelphia Industrial League championship, the National Amateur Cup, and the American ...
Jan 20
The 124th Annual Adult Student Exhibition Awards Ceremony is on FRIDAY! This juried exhibition provides students with the opportunity to show their work in the Dene M. Louchheim Gallery, with prizes awarded to students in a wide spectrum of mediums.
Join us via Zoom from 6–8pm on ...
Jan 19
Explore historic photographic printing techniques that you can do in your own backyard!
Alternative Photographic Processes: Gum Bichromate is a six-session workshop diving into the history of the process, which dates back to the 19th century, how to print negatives, and how to mix and apply...
Jan 18
This year's Annual Adult Student Exhibition is juried by Philadelphia-based artist Yvonne Lung.
Lung is an Asian-American interdisciplinary artist with work ranging from sculpture and video to performance and social practice, focusing on social change through interaction. She is ...
Jan 17
Happy birthday, Dina Wind! We are joining @dinawindartfoundation in celebrating Dina’s life and her enthusiam for the arts.
Dina Wind was an award-winning artist and a patron of the arts. A Board member and longtime supporter of Fleisher, she and her husband Jerry championed ...
Jan 15
You're invited! Our 124th Annual Adult Student Exhibition Awards Ceremony is next Friday, January 20, 6-8pm! Join us via Zoom to celebrate our talented students and their amazing work.
You can experience the exhibition, which features a wide spectrum of mediums including fiber ...
Jan 13
In honor of our milestone 125th year, we’ll be taking a deep dive into Fleisher Art Memorial’s archives and history, starting with the birth of founder Samuel S. Fleisher in 1871, in a year-long series called The Fleisher Years.
Samuel S. Fleisher grew up among a family of ...
Jan 12
A new look for an anniversary year! 2023 marks Fleisher's 125th anniversary, and we've gone gold to celebrate! ⭐
The golden hue now featured in our anniversary logo references "Old Gold," a color swatch from the Fleisher Yarn Company archives and a nod back to the ...
Jan 11
We are so excited to welcome students back for winter term ❄️
Not registered for a class yet? Have no fear! You can still register for a winter class or workshop – even the ones starting later this week. Explore mosaics, jewelry fabrication, comic books, and more! Link in bio ...
Jan 9
