HANDMADE
2021-12-11 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 collaborator and to curate our list of 20+ vendors who will be dishing out their wares to those looking for unique and affordable holiday gifts. You can read more about Saeed and his creativity here on the Fleisher blog.
This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 11th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Snack Time Philly will be performing at 1 p.m., Persimmon Coffee will be popping up to sell caffeinated beverages, and Pecel Ndeso will be selling Indonesian food crafted with love. Take a look at this year’s vendors here.

123rd Annual Adult Student Exhibition Virtual Closing Reception
2022-01-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 public gallery, with cash prizes awarded to students in a wide spectrum of mediums including fiber arts, drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and photography. The 123rd Adult Student Exhibition is on view from December 4, 2021 through January 21, 2022.
Please register here to join us on Zoom for the exhibition’s closing reception and awards ceremony on Friday, January 21, 2022 from 6:00-7:30pm. (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
In response of the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia, this event has been shifted to a virtual format.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic (presented in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Counsel and the Kimmel Center)
2022-02-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 by Fleisher staff.
Event presented in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Counsel and the Kimmel Center.
Free event. No IDs required.

Wind Challenge 2: Christina P. Day, Evgenia Kim, and Natalie Kuenzi
2022-02-12 - 2022-03-12 | Fleisher Dene M. Louchheim Gallery, 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 from over three hundred artists to a broad audience and has helped emerging artists advance their professional careers. Over the past decade, a series of free public programs led by the artists has been integrated in order to deepen the viewing experience for youth and adults.
Challenge 2 will include the work of Christina P. Day, Evgenia Kim, and Natalie Kuenzi.
Please join us for the Wind Challenge Artist Exchange—featuring a conversation with the artists—and opening reception on Friday, February 18. Capacity is limited and advance registration is required for both events; please visit event listings for a link to register on Eventbrite.
The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is made possible thanks to generous support from the Wind Foundation and Fleisher members.

Registration Opens for Spring Tuition-Based Classes
2022-02-14 08:00 - 23:59 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States

Indonesian Dance Class
2022-02-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-02-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-03-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-03-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-03-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-03-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-03-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 by the mesmerizing soundtrack of traditional Indonesian music. Classes welcome students ages 7 and older and begin on Weds, Feb 16 at 5:30pm (ages 7-11) and 6:15pm (12 and older). Participants must be vaccinated and boosted (when applicable) to join the class. All genders and identities are welcome. Please email calistha.modero@gmail.com for more info or to sign-up.

Afrofuturism and the Heroine's Journey in Contemporary Film with Li Sumpter
2022-02-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-03-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 will decode the Heroine’s Journey narrative model through the lens of Afrofuturism and contemporary myth and cinema.
Weekly lectures in this course will explore the power and patterns of archetype and symbol – the building blocks of myth and the imagination. These universal elements of human consciousness are not only the stuff that stories and dreams are made of; they can also inspire movements, transform culture, and shape reality. Students will learn how the path of the female protagonist differs from the classic male hero and the common themes, tropes, and power dynamics kindred to these two unique journeys. Diving deeper still, this course examines the trials and gifts, wounds, and weapons common to heroines of African and indigenous descent that reflect resonant cultural ideals, current social issues, and the signs of the times.
Register here.

Wind Challenge Artist Exchange: Christina P. Day, Evgenia Kim, and Natalie Kuenzi
2022-02-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 the careers of hundreds of emerging artists and introduced their work to thousands of visitors. Challenge 2, on view from February 12 through March 12 in Fleisher’s Dene M. Louchheim Galleries, will feature the work of Christina P. Day, Evgenia Kim, and Natalie Kuenzi.
Join us before the opening reception for this Artist Exchange, a gallery panel conversation led by the artists delving into their work and creative process.
Capacity is limited and advance registration is required for this event; please register here. Please note that registration is also required for the opening reception; please visit event listing for registration link.

The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is made possible thanks to generous support from the Wind Foundation.
Featured artwork by Natalie Kuenzi

Opening Reception for Wind Challenge 2: Christina P. Day, Evgenia Kim, and Natalie Kuenzi
2022-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 the careers of hundreds of emerging artists and introduced their work to thousands of visitors. Wind Challenge 2, on view from February 12 through March 12 in Fleisher’s Dene M. Louchheim Galleries, will feature the work of Christina P. Day, Evgenia Kim, and Natalie Kuenzi.
Capacity is limited and advance registration is required for the opening; please register here.
Join us before the opening reception for Artist Exchange, a panel conversation led by the artists delving into their work and creative process. Advance registration for the panel discussion is also required; please visit event listing for registration link.
The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is made possible thanks to generous support from the Wind Foundation.
Featured artwork by Evgenia Kim

Registration Opens for Spring Tuition-Free Classes
2022-02-22 08:00 - 23:59 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
2022-02-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 can sign up and select your appointment time via this link. All are welcome (kids and adults seeking vaccines and boosters); please spread the word! Walk-ins will also be accepted, but as it will be helpful for Sunray to have a sense of how many to expect, please let us know if you’re planning on attending. As a reminder, children ages 5 and older are now required to be vaccinated in order to participate in on-site programming.

Registration opens for Spring Creative Labs and Summer Camp
2022-02-28 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States

El Mercado Cultural: Fotografia Básica de Productos
2022-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 mercado completamente gratis.

En este taller se enseñará el manejo de teléfonos celulares como herramienta principal para tomar las fotografías. La idea es enseñar a usar utensilios caseros para la producción e iluminación de las fotografías. Se impartirán de la misma forma el manejo de encuadres, aplicaciones y edición de las mismas.
Registrarse aquí.

El Mercado Cultural: Fotografia Básica de Alimentos
2022-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 mercado completamente gratis.
En este taller se enseñará el manejo de teléfonos celulares como herramienta principal para tomar las fotografías. La idea es enseñar a usar utensilios caseros para la producción e iluminación de las fotografías para sacar el mayor provechos de sus alimentos a ofrecer. Se impartirán de la misma forma el manejo de encuadres, aplicaciones y edición de las mismas.

Registrarse aquí.

El Mercado Cultural: Fotografia Básica de Productos
2022-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 mercado completamente gratis.
La segunda parte de este taller pero en linea. Esta es tu oportunidad de hacer preguntas, compartir tus proyectos e ideas y conseguir opiniónes y sugerencias del Maestro Ceballos y de Gerardo acerca de tus creaciones.

Registrarse aquí.

El Mercado Cultural: Importancia del Mercadeo Digital
2022-03-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 mercado completamente gratis.

En este taller conoceremos de forma fácil y dinámica por qué es importante promocionarnos a través de las redes sociales y como hacerlo. Es un taller básico y vivencial.

Registrarse aquí.

El Mercado Cultural: Fotografia Básica de Alimentos
2022-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States

Wind Challenge 3: Hratch Babikian, Mostafa Darwish, and Kathleen Eastwood-Riaño
2022-03-26 08:00 - 2022-04-23 17:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 the careers of hundreds of emerging artists and introduced their work to thousands of visitors. Challenge 3, on view from March 26 through April 23 in Fleisher’s Dene M. Louchheim Galleries, will feature the work of Hratch Babikian, Mostafa Darwish, and Kathleen Eastwood-Riaño .
Join us for Artist Exchange, a panel conversation led by the artists delving into their work and creative process from 5-6 pm on March 26. The conversation will be followed by the exhibition’s opening reception from 6-8 pm.
The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is made possible thanks to generous support from the Wind Foundation. More info at fleisher.org.
Image credit: Kathleen Eastwood-Riaño , Untitled, 2019.

Wind Challenge 3 Artist Exchange
2022-03-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 the careers of hundreds of emerging artists and introduced their work to thousands of visitors. Challenge 3, on view from March 26 through April 23 in Fleisher’s Dene M. Louchheim Galleries, will feature the work of Hratch Babikian, Mostafa Darwish, and Kathleen Eastwood-Riaño .
Join us for Artist Exchange, a panel conversation led by the artists delving into their work and creative process. The conversation will be followed by the exhibition’s opening reception from 6-8 pm.
The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is made possible thanks to generous support from the Wind Foundation. More info at fleisher.org.
Image credit: Mostafa Darwish, Gia, 2021.

Opening Reception: Wind Challenge 3
2022-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 the careers of hundreds of emerging artists and introduced their work to thousands of visitors. Wind Challenge 3, on view from March 26 through April 23 in Fleisher’s Dene M. Louchheim Galleries, will feature the work of Hratch Babikian, Mostafa Darwish, and Kathleen Eastwood-Riaño .
Join us before the opening reception on Saturday, March 26 for Artist Exchange, a panel conversation led by the artists delving into their work and creative process.
The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is made possible thanks to generous support from the Wind Foundation.
Image credit: Kathleen Eastwood-Riaño , Untitled, 2019.

Electromagnetic Touch: Radios and Community
2022-04-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
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 and Community, a series of workshops led by the Sound Museum Collective of Philadelphia. The Collective holds space to reconstruct our relationship to sounds by creating a platform for women, nonbinary, and trans sound artists and engineers through workshops, collaborative projects, and creative community partnerships. The seminar includes both online and in-person engagements, including a historical overview of radio history, hands-on experimentation with radio technologies, and developing radio stories through Queer perspectives.
Found in Translation is a free series of art history and critical theory workshops organized by Fleisher in partnership with several cultural institutions throughout Philadelphia. The series specifically focuses on centering BIPOC and Queer voices, reflecting a more inclusive view of the communities we work with. Found in Translation, aligned with Fleisher’s mission of making art more accessible through our education and community programs, brings these valuable perspectives to a broader public. All seminars will be provided with live Spanish interpretation.

Radio History and its Technology
Monday, April 4, 2022, 6:30 – 8:30pm

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of radio, its radical history and its technology, breaking down the differences between CB, HAM, AM & FM, covering the basic mechanisms and policy. We will examine a history of FCC regulations and how they have impacted the commercialization and privatization of radio. We will trace a timeline of pirate radio activities throughout the 20th century up until the present, learning about how and why radio technology has been a tool for resistance since its inception.

Register here.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89337062840?pwd=[REDACTED]
