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All events are open to the public and held at Fleisher Art Memorial (719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147) unless otherwise noted.
Fleisher’s mobile art studio delivers creative experiences directly to sites throughout Philadelphia. The van is equipped with the tools and supplies needed for Fleisher’s teaching artists to guide community members in hands-on culturally...
In addition to the Colorwheels event this same day, Fleisher is partnering with The Clay Studio who will be bringing Pottery Unplugged: Bicycle Powered Pottery Wheel, a program that runs on a people-powered...
What happens when you dip a sponge into paint and then press it on to paper? Can you make a pattern by pressing the same shape over and over? ...
What happens when you use glue to attach paper to another surface? In this project, young artists will use their fine motor skills to tear sheets of construction paper...
What happens when you mix yellow and red together? What happens when you paint over a stencil and then lift it up? In this project, young artists will mix their...
What happens when you dip a sponge into paint and then press it on to paper? Can you make a pattern by pressing the same shape over and over? ...
Registration for adult winter classes and workshops is open! We're thrilled that the Fall term will see the return of tuition-free and in-person classes, too. Our lineup features a limited...
Pumpkin painting returns to Fleisher! This year we will host the activity in our parking lot utilizing our mobile art studio ColorWheels! Join us for a festive celebration with friends,...
Tuition-based registration starts on Monday, October 25th at 8:00 a.m., and tuition-free registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. on, Monday, November 1st. The winter term will feature an exciting mix...
Join Fleisher and the Latinx committee, La Calaca Flaca, in October as we hold our ninth annual Día de Muertos celebration. El Día de Muertos is a festive Mexican holiday...
Tuition-based registration starts on Monday, October 25th at 8:00 a.m., and tuition-free registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. on, Monday, November 1st. The winter term will feature an exciting mix...
As part of the 360 Culture Lab supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, Casa de Venezuela x Fleisher Art bring you the Latinx Holiday Craft Fair on...
Join Modero & Fleisher Art Memorial this holiday season and experience Indonesian culture! From Satay (skewer) to Bakso (Indonesian meatball soup), 'tis the season to grab your loved ones, bundle...
Fleisher proudly presents HANDMADE, our annual creative market inviting Philadelphia’s artists and makers to showcase and sell their work in our historic sanctuary. This year we are welcoming Saeed Ferguson, of ALL CAPS STUDIO, to be the event...
For 123 years, the Annual Adult Student Exhibition has celebrated the vibrant artwork created by Fleisher’s students. The exhibition provides students with the opportunity to show their work in a...
Get vaccinated at Fleisher! COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer) available for adults and children (ages 5 and up) at this two-hour walk-in event, also featuring Mexican music and an art activity led...
Established in 1978, the Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is an annual juried competition committed to enriching and expanding people’s lives through art. Since its inception, the series has introduced regional contemporary art...
Learn traditional Indonesian dance at Fleisher Art Memorial, led by our community partner Modero Company. Students in these classes will learn intricate choreography with master artist Sinta Penyami Storms, accompanied...
Join us for the first seminar in the Found in Translation series: Afrofuturism and the Heroine's Journey in Contemporary Film. A four-week course presented by mythologist and multidisciplinary artist Dr. Li Sumpter, the seminar...
Established in 1978, the Wind Challenge is an annual juried competition committed to featuring the work of exceptional artists living in the region. Since its inception, the series has supported...
Established in 1978, the Wind Challenge is an annual juried competition committed to featuring the work of exceptional artists living in the region. Since its inception, the series has supported...
Learn traditional Indonesian dance at Fleisher Art Memorial, led by our community partner Modero Company. Students in these classes will learn intricate choreography with master artist Sinta Penyami Storms, accompanied...
Join us for the first seminar in the Found in Translation series: Afrofuturism and the Heroine’s Journey in Contemporary Film. A four-week course presented by mythologist and multidisciplinary artist Dr. Li Sumpter, the seminar...
Get vaccinated at Fleisher! We are partnering with Sunray Drugs to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for all ages on Saturday, February 26th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. You...
Learn traditional Indonesian dance at Fleisher Art Memorial, led by our community partner Modero Company. Students in these classes will learn intricate choreography with master artist Sinta Penyami Storms, accompanied...
Join us for the first seminar in the Found in Translation series: Afrofuturism and the Heroine’s Journey in Contemporary Film. A four-week course presented by mythologist and multidisciplinary artist Dr. Li Sumpter, the seminar...
El Mercado Cultural es una nueva iniciativa de Fleisher Art Memorial que se enfoca en contribuir recursos creativos y de mercadeo a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de...
Learn traditional Indonesian dance at Fleisher Art Memorial, led by our community partner Modero Company. Students in these classes will learn intricate choreography with master artist Sinta Penyami Storms, accompanied...
Join us for the first seminar in the Found in Translation series: Afrofuturism and the Heroine’s Journey in Contemporary Film. A four-week course presented by mythologist and multidisciplinary artist Dr. Li Sumpter, the seminar...
El Mercado Cultural es una nueva iniciativa de Fleisher Art Memorial que se enfoca en contribuir recursos creativos y de mercadeo a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de...
Learn traditional Indonesian dance at Fleisher Art Memorial, led by our community partner Modero Company. Students in these classes will learn intricate choreography with master artist Sinta Penyami Storms, accompanied...
El Mercado Cultural es una nueva iniciativa de Fleisher Art Memorial que se enfoca en contribuir recursos creativos y de mercadeo a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de...
El Mercado Cultural es una nueva iniciativa de Fleisher Art Memorial que se enfoca en contribuir recursos creativos y de mercadeo a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de...
Learn traditional Indonesian dance at Fleisher Art Memorial, led by our community partner Modero Company. Students in these classes will learn intricate choreography with master artist Sinta Penyami Storms,...
El Mercado Cultural es una nueva iniciativa de Fleisher Art Memorial que se enfoca en contribuir recursos creativos y de mercadeo a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de...
Established in 1978, the Wind Challenge is an annual juried competition committed to featuring the work of exceptional artists living in the region. Since its inception, the series has supported...
Established in 1978, the Wind Challenge is an annual juried competition committed to featuring the work of exceptional artists living in the region. Since its inception, the series has supported...
Established in 1978, the Wind Challenge is an annual juried competition committed to featuring the work of exceptional artists living in the region. Since its inception, the series has supported...
Learn traditional Indonesian dance at Fleisher Art Memorial, led by our community partner Modero Company. Students in these classes will learn intricate choreography with master artist Sinta Penyami Storms, accompanied...
As part of the Found in Translation series funded by the PA Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, Fleisher Art Memorial and Asian Arts Initiative are proud to present Electromagnetic Touch: Radios...
El Mercado Cultural es una nueva iniciativa de Fleisher Art Memorial que se enfoca en contribuir recursos creativos y de mercadeo a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de...
El Mercado Cultural es una nueva iniciativa de Fleisher Art Memorial que se enfoca en contribuir recursos creativos y de mercadeo a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de...
As part of the Found in Translation series funded by the PA Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, Fleisher Art Memorial and Asian Arts Initiative are proud to present Electromagnetic Touch: Radios...
El Mercado Cultural es una nueva iniciativa de Fleisher Art Memorial que se enfoca en contribuir recursos creativos y de mercadeo a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de...
El Mercado Cultural es una nueva iniciativa de Fleisher Art Memorial que se enfoca en contribuir recursos creativos y de mercadeo a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de...
Enjoy a fun afternoon with games, prizes, arts & crafts, and more at the Kimmel Center Commonwealth Plaza from 4:00-6:00 pm. Learn more here.
The 2022 Philadelphia Children's Festival features two exciting performances and a FREE outdoor concert. Plus, enjoy the outdoor PLAYground with hands-on activities, roving performers and more. The Children's Festival is...
As part of the Found in Translation series funded by the PA Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, Fleisher Art Memorial and Asian Arts Initiative are proud to present Electromagnetic Touch: Radios...
El Mercado Cultural es una nueva iniciativa de Fleisher Art Memorial que se enfoca en contribuir recursos creativos y de mercadeo a nuevos comerciantes, dueños de restaurantes y vendedores de...
Established by Ella Russell Torrey in honor of the contributions her daughter Ella King Torrey made to the community, the Young Artist Award supports the continued development of a young...
Join us for a screening of student made films created through our Remote Control and Teen Lounge programs. Remote Control is Fleisher's free filmmaking workshop for students ages 12 to...
El Mercado Cultural is Fleisher's new initiative that focuses on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and...
As part of the Found in Translation series funded by the PA Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, Fleisher Art Memorial and Asian Arts Initiative are proud to present Electromagnetic Touch: Radios...
Budmo: (pronounced BOOD-mawh) A Ukrainian toast meaning "Let us be." Join Singing Slavic for a night of music, poetry, and art celebrating and benefitting Ukraine. Performances by Emily Mineo (of...
Modero & Company is hosting an audition in Fleisher's Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 25th for anyone interested in learning traditional Indonesian dance and culture for an upcoming dance theatre production...
Join us for an artist talk with Ife Nii-Owoo, 2021-2022 Leeway Resident Artist at Fleisher Art Memorial. During her residency at Fleisher, Nii-Owoo has continued to develop work speaking to...
Push your practice forward in our immersive two-week workshop "Unapologetic Art for Emerging Artists" led by teaching artists Caff Adeus and Emilio Maldonado. The workshop will explore the practice...
Established by Ella Russell Torrey in honor of the contributions her daughter Ella King Torrey made to the community, the Young Artist Award supports the continued development of a young...
Register via Eventbrite 10 am - 11:30 pm / Families / $10 per person 12 pm - 1:30 pm / Families / $10 per person 2 pm - 4 pm...
El Mercado Cultural is Fleisher’s new initiative that focuses on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and...
Barnes on the Block presented by PNC Arts Alive, and in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia, returns for another round of outdoor fun for the entire family. Meet us on...
As part of the Found in Translation series funded by the PA Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, Fleisher Art Memorial and William Way are proud to present Queer Art: Past and...
Arte para los Siglos: Celebrando a los Latinxs de Edad Avanzada Art for the Ages: Celebrating Latinx Elders Fleisher Art Memorial at Paradigm Gallery 746 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA...
As part of the Found in Translation series funded by the PA Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, Fleisher Art Memorial and William Way are proud to present Queer Art: Past and...
Creative Labs runs Monday – Friday, 3:00 – 6:00 pm Set in Fleisher’s historic buildings and drawing from 125 years of experience providing art education to children and youth, the...
As part of the Found in Translation series funded by the PA Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, Fleisher Art Memorial and William Way are proud to present Queer Art: Past and...
As part of the Found in Translation series funded by the PA Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, Fleisher Art Memorial and William Way are proud to present Queer Art: Past and...
UPDATE: El Mercado Cultural scheduled on this date has been canceled. It is set to be rescheduled in December. More updates to come. El Mercado Cultural is Fleisher’s new initiative...
As part of the Found in Translation series funded by the PA Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities, Fleisher Art Memorial and William Way are proud to present Queer Art: Past and...
Join us for a closing reception to celebrate the work featured in our Annual Young Artists Exhibition, highlighting work from students enrolled in the Fleisher's Saturday Young Artists Program, Teen...
For one night only, Fleisher Art Memorial and Modero brings to Philadelphia a unique and original production, Di Hati-Ku (From the Heart). Di Hati-Ku (From the Heart) tells a story...
Free to the public In collaboration with Modero & Company and Gapura Philadelphia, Fleisher Art Memorial will host an outdoor celebration of Indonesian culture through food, performances, fashion, games,...
Curated by: Gerard Silva & Andreina Castillo, Diálogo 365 Founder Opening Reception: Friday, August 12, 6PM Artist Talk: Saturday, August 27, 4PM Inspired by the 360 Cultural Lab mission and taking stock of...
Join us for the opening reception of Diálogo 365: New Rhizomes on Friday, August 12 at 6pm. About Diálogo 365: New Rhizomes Inspired by the 360 Cultural Lab mission and...
El Mercado Cultural is Fleisher’s new initiative that focuses on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and...
Inspired by current affairs in all of Latin America, 19 Latinx artists interpret the possibilities of placemaking in our current state of uncertainty by rethinking what it means to connect...
Jason Wesaw (Potawatomi) is a visual artist from southern Michigan whose minimalist works feature pattern-making, bold colors, and appliqued ornamentation. His themes include the cyclical movements of Mother Earth. Wesaw...
Jason Wesaw (Potawatomi) is a visual artist from southern Michigan whose minimalist works feature pattern-making, bold colors, and appliqued ornamentation. His themes include the cyclical movements of Mother Earth. Wesaw...
El Mercado Cultural is Fleisher’s new initiative that focuses on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and...
Jason Wesaw (Potawatomi) is a visual artist from southern Michigan whose minimalist works feature pattern-making, bold colors, and appliqued ornamentation. His themes include the cyclical movements of Mother Earth. Wesaw...
Community Practices within Latinx America Sessions will be held on Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:30 - 8pm This seminar, led by visual artist, curator and community artist...
Community Practices within Latinx America Sessions will be held on Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:30 - 8pm This seminar, led by visual artist, curator and community artist...
Join us to learn more about our conservation efforts and renovation plans! As part of this year's DesignPhiladelphia Festival, we are welcoming guests to experience the stunning architectural details of...
Mark your calendars for a fall celebration in honor of community activist, journalist, and former Fleisher Board member Leticia Roa Nixon. A Mexico City native, Leticia immigrated to the U.S....
Community Practices within Latinx America Sessions will be held on Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:30 - 8pm This seminar, led by visual artist, curator and community artist...
Get your holiday shopping done early! Fleisher proudly presents HANDMADE, our annual craft market inviting Philadelphia’s artists and makers to showcase and sell their work in our historic sanctuary. We...
At the Proposal Fair, teaching artists must pitch their workshop idea to the high council of teens, who will determine their fate! Teens are invited to meet our lovely contestants...
UPDATE: SOLD OUT 21+ and IDs will be checked at the door. All ages welcome to MORNING GLAZE. Join Fleisher and YOWIE in Fleisher’s historic Sanctuary for NIGHT GLAZE . Fleisher’s teaching artist, Scott Cooper, will...
UPDATE: SOLD OUT All ages welcome. Registration is required and space is limited. Adults 21+ welcome to NIGHT GLAZE. Join Fleisher and YOWIE in Fleisher’s historic Sanctuary for MORNING GLAZE. Fleisher’s teaching artist, Scott...
On view February 11 – March 10 Juried by Victoria Ahmadizadeh Melendez and Yolanda Wisher Featuring the work of Katie Kaplan, Paige Morris, Kara Mshinda Artist Exchange: Saturday, February 11, 5–6pm Opening...
On view February 11 – March 10, 2023 Juried by Victoria Ahmadizadeh Melendez and Yolanda Wisher Featuring the work of Katie Kaplan, Paige Morris, Kara Mshinda Established in 1978, the Wind Challenge...
On view February 11 – March 10, 2023 Juried by Victoria Ahmadizadeh Melendez and Yolanda Wisher Featuring the work of Katie Kaplan, Paige Morris, Kara Mshinda Established in 1978, the Wind Challenge...
Love is in the air! People of all ages are invited to join us in our Works on Paper building (705 Christian Street) to make their own valentines while exploring...
Registration for 2023 Summer Camp opens February 27th. Learn more about scheduling and pricing here. This summer, Fleisher is offering fun-filled art adventures designed for artists ages 5 – 18....
To ensure that Fleisher’s programs remain as affordable as possible, we offer tuition assistance each term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance is available to anyone...
On view March 25 – April 21 Juried by Victoria Ahmadizadeh Melendez and Yolanda Wisher Featuring the work of Jordan Deal, Lena Kolb, Caitlin McCormack Artist Exchange: Saturday, March 25, 5–6pm...
On view March 25 – April 21, 2023 Juried by Victoria Ahmadizadeh Melendez and Yolanda Wisher Featuring the work of Jordan Deal, Lena Kolb, Caitlin McCormack Established in 1978, the Wind...
On view March 25 – April 21, 2023 Juried by Victoria Ahmadizadeh Melendez and Yolanda Wisher Featuring the work of Jordan Deal, Lena Kolb, Caitlin McCormack Established in 1978, the Wind...
Make art with the whole family! Color Wheels will be at Penn Live Arts' annual Philadelphia Children's Festival at Penn Live Arts. The festival will feature an exciting array of...
Tuition assistance forms for summer term are due May 26. Notifications will be sent June 2. View registration information here.
Happy 125th Birthday, FAM! Mark your calendar for a festive, free all-ages celebration of Fleisher Art Memorial's history, present, and future with our creative community. On Saturday, June 3rd, Fleisher...
Celebrate Fleisher’s 125th birthday in our historic Sanctuary! Join co-hosts Jarbeaux (Artistic Director of The Bearded Ladies Cabaret) and Sinta Penyami Storms (Founder Master Artist of Modero & Co) for a fun...
Fleisher's summer term and summer camp begin on June 20! Summer term ends on July 28.
Tune into the vivid and expressive medium of drawing with pastels. In this one-day workshop with instructor Albert Fung. you'll learn the techniques and applications for working in this medium...
Join Molly Egan for some drawing, drinks, snacks, and books to start your Friday night! Bring a copy of Sketch Like No One is Watching if you've already purchased or...
Dive into the gorgeous blues of indigo utilizing the traditional Japanese Shibori dyeing techniques. Create intricate patterns on cloth with an array of methods, like wrapping, binding, pleating, stitching, and...
The Saturday Young Artists Program (SYAP) lottery application deadline for fall term is July 31. Learn more about the program here.
Please join us for a public lecture in the Sanctuary by Jillian Patricia Pirtle, CEO of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society. The lecture will focus on Marian Anderson's...
El Mercado Cultural will be at the 6th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at Bellevue State Park (800 Carr Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809)! Shop vendors, enjoy live performances, eat food, and...
HANDMADE is an indoor juried craft market organized by Fleisher Art Memorial to promote local vendors and artists. Featuring a wide array of handmade and artisanal items, this annual market is...
Join Fleisher Art Memorial and the McIntosh Rollins Foundation for the opening reception of Dox to Light: The Life and Works of Dox Thrash Friday, October 20, 6–8pm, featuring live performance...
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, please join us for an evening of performance, music, food, and drinks in honor of our 2023 Founder’s Award honorees Allan Edmunds, Tariq “Black Thought”...
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, has been observed across Latin America for centuries as a day to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones lost....
Join us on Thursday, November 16th for a culminating event related to Marian Anderson: Exploring the Gown, a tuition-free fall course offered in collaboration with the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society and Opera...
To ensure that Fleisher’s programs remain as affordable as possible, we offer tuition assistance each term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance is available to anyone...
Papercutting is an ancient art dating back to the creation of paper during the 1st century in China. Since that time, artisans have used paper, scissors and knives to create...
Join Queer Clay for a monthly experience like no other! Get your hands messy and make friends with other queers at this all levels hand building workshop will be led...
For 125 years, the Annual Adult Student Exhibition has celebrated the vibrant artwork created by Fleisher’s students. The exhibition provides students with the opportunity to show their work in a...
HANDMADE is an indoor juried craft market organized by Fleisher Art Memorial to promote local vendors and artists. Featuring a wide array of handmade and artisanal items, this annual market...
Join Philly-based illustrator Molly Egan for this special event and experiment with drawing as you sip! Drinks and drawing supplies will be provided as participants use sketching prompts from Molly's...
Winter term for our Saturday Young Artists Program begins January 6! Winter term runs through March 9, 2024.
The Awards Ceremony for our 125th Annual Student Exhibition will take place on Friday, January 19 from 6–8 pm on Zoom. Invite all your friends and family, no matter where...
Registration for summer camp opens January 22! See the summer 2024 schedule below and learn more about summer camp here. Summer 2024 Schedule Week 1: June 17 to June 21*...
Join us in celebrating the vibrant artwork created by Fleisher’s students. The exhibition provides students with the opportunity to show their work in a public gallery, with cash prizes awarded to...
Valentine cards date back to the early 1800’s. Inspired by German folk art, these cards were designed with pin pricks or to look lacy. Over time the designs evolved to...
Love is in the air! People of all ages are invited to join us in our Works on Paper building (705 Christian Street) to make their own valentines while exploring...
Join us for an Artist Exchange Panel Discussion followed by an opening reception to celebrate the first exhibition of our 2024 Wind Challenge Exhibition Series, featuring work by Kim Altomare,...
