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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.
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 art historian Nancy G. Heller for a series of lectures focused on 20th and 21st-century American women artists. Lectures will include an emphasis on artists included in the groundbreaking...
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,...
To celebrate the end of our winter term, Fleisher is hosting a day for the families of our Saturday Young Artists to come together for an afternoon of fun! From...
Join Queer Clay Philadelphia for a monthly experience like no other! Get your hands messy and make friends with other queers. This is a monthly all levels hand building workshop...
Please join us for a family ceramics workshop led by local teaching artist Colleen Pickup. In this workshop, participants will create flat 2D work that can be used as decoration....
Join Mallory Valvano aka Party Girl Bake Club to learn about throwback piping and nostalgic cake decoration and decorate your own pre-baked mini cake to take home! No baking experience required...
Spring term for adults begins on April 1! Learn more about our class and workshop offerings here.
Join us for an Artist Exchange Panel Discussion followed by an opening reception to celebrate the second exhibition of our 2024 Wind Challenge Exhibition Series, featuring work by Joseph Lazaro...
ColorWheels will be at the Philadelphia Orchestra Family Discovery Series: Music from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons! Join us in Commonwealth Plaza at 10AM to enjoy free and family-friendly Make &...
MADE AT FLEISHER is an indoor juried art and craft market organized by Fleisher Art Memorial to celebrate the work of current Fleisher students and alumni. This inaugural student market will...
Join Mallory Valvano AKA Party Girl Bake Club in a fun fake cake decorating workshop focusing on piping techniques and cake decor using dyed plaster, glitter and fake garnishes. At the end...
Join ColorWheels for art-making activities at Discovery Pathways' Spring Celebration at FDR Park! Discovery Pathways runs free educational and recreational programs at FDR Park. Join ColorWheels and other community partners...
ColorWheels will be at the Cambodian Community New Year Block Party at Mifflin Square Park from 1–3pm! Join Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple for a celebration with food, vendors, and all...
Join Queer Life Drawing for an evening of lifting up queer bodies with an opportunity to draw with a live model and build community at Fleisher. Hosted by Brielle Anyae...
We invite you to enjoy and support our Philadelphia Latinx merchants as they sell their wares at Cherry Street Pier for a series of spring and summer markets presented in...
Do you feel creatively blocked or just miss drawing for fun? Join Philly-based artist Justine Kelley for an informal and experimental drawing workshop in the Sanctuary. Bring a bud or...
Join us on Sunday, April 28 for a memorial service in Fleisher's Sanctuary to celebrate the life of John Sevcik. The service will begin at 2 pm with readings of...
Fleisher Art Memorial is excited to announce the call for entries for the 46th exhibition season of the Wind Challenge. Established in 1978 as The Challenge and now known as...
Welcome to Modeling 101, an immersive figure modeling workshop designed for those aspiring or new art models…and those who are simply curious about the profession! Whether you're a beginner looking...
Registration for our adult summer term classes and workshops opens on Monday, May 6 at 8am! View a full class listing here. Important summer term dates: Summer term runs June...
Hey families, roll up your sleeves and join us for a Fleisher family workshop. Using slabs, create 2D works of art and learn a few basic ceramic techniques. Come with...
Design and carve your own linocut block in this one-day workshop with artist and designer Nicole Saltzer. You’ll learn about and experiment with repeating patterns while finalizing your design, print...
Join faculty member Toni Denkin for an all levels dive into the world of botanical drawing. We will explore plants and flowers with pencils, pens, and inks. The workshop is...
MADE AT FLEISHER is an indoor juried art and craft market organized by Fleisher Art Memorial to celebrate the work of current Fleisher students and alumni. This inaugural student market will...
Explore and experiment with the immediacy of this one of a kind screenprinting technique using Caran D’Ache water-soluble crayons and soft graphite to create layers of drawings and textures. You...
Join Mallory Valvano aka Party Girl Bake Club to learn about throwback piping and nostalgic cake decoration. Then decorate your own pre-baked mini cake to take home! No baking experience required...
Join Fleisher and Molly Egan for a fun evening of drawing and drinks! During this program you’ll be experimenting with sketching prompts. Drawing supplies provided (BYO sketchbook if you'd like)...
We invite you to enjoy and support our Philadelphia Latinx merchants as they sell their wares at Cherry Street Pier for a series of spring and summer markets presented in...
Please join us to celebrate the life of Cathy Hopkins at Fleisher Art Memorial on Saturday, May 18. The celebration of life will begin at 2:30 pm in Palumbo Park...
Join patch artist Cassie Jones at her Cherry Street Pier studio to explore a selection of highly textural applications of embroidery onto fabric and the process of incorporating photos into your fabric pieces....
Discover a historic photographic printing technique that you can do in your own backyard! This workshop with instructor Alex Orgera will provide you with a brief introduction to the cyanotype...
Learn more about the 2024 Ella King Torrey Award and application process at our info session on May 25! Established by Ella Russell Torrey in honor of the contributions her...
Fleisher will be closed May 27 through June 14 for campus improvements. All of our buildings located on Catharine Street—including our main lobby—will be closed to the public for a...
This one day workshop with instructor Jazmyn Crosby will be an introduction and overview of sound art. Participants will explore a range of listening techniques that will expand into a...
Explore and draw the fascinating animals within the Academy of Natural Sciences! This three-session workshop emphasizes the understanding and illustration of animals by breaking down the basics of anatomy. At...
In this two part workshop, students will work on their own digital design in Photoshop and prepare their file to be sent to Revival Letterpress. In advance of the second...
ColorWheels will be at the 2024 Nebinger Art Show on May 31 at 5pm. Every year, arts organizations come out to the art show to share information, provide a art-making...
Experience the gardens at the Andalusia Historic House with this outdoor drawing workshop. Enjoy access to the over 200 year old gardens which offers a succession of delightful floral surprises....
ColorWheels will be at the Science History Institute's annual Curious Histories event! This festival is also an open house for the museum and library, with hands-on activities, food, and vendors/partners....
Adult summer term begins June 17! Learn more and register for a class here.
Tune into the vivid and expressive medium of drawing with pastels. You'll learn the techniques and applications for working in this medium and have chance to create a drawing from...
Fleisher will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no summer camp or adult classes held.
Come discover the popular medium of watercolor painting. Explore the materials and basic techniques through instructor-guided exercises and demonstrations. You will be working from a live model and exploring portraiture....
Join Philly Queer Life Drawing for an evening of figure drawing in Fleisher’s historic Sanctuary. Drawing stations will be set up throughout the Sanctuary with models taking inspiration from religious...
Join Fleisher for a special summer edition of Print Love-In! Explore our printmaking facilities and crank the presses to create posters, cards, and swag using images designed and donated by...
Please note: The June 22nd El Mercado Cultural has been canceled due to the heat advisory in Philadelphia. We invite you to enjoy and support our Philadelphia Latinx merchants as...
During this one-session workshop, you’ll experiment with sketching prompts led by Philly-based illustrator Molly Egan. All drawing supplies are provided! Molly Egan's work has appeared throughout the world in magazines,...
Join Philly-based artist Chloe Luisa Piñero for this informal collage workshop. Bring a bud or make a friend while we get our creative juices flowing and make something unexpected together!...
The Avenue of the Arts comes to life with entertainment, art, food and more on Saturday, June 29! Join ColorWheels at this all-day festival as we offer a hands-on sculpture...
Collage is a friendly and available way to learn about art making; simultaneously, it is a sophisticated mode of expression. In this workshop we will begin learning and experimenting with...
Collage is a friendly and available way to learn about art making; simultaneously, it is a sophisticated mode of expression. In this workshop we will begin learning and experimenting with...
Fleisher will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Registration for our fall adult term tuition-bearing classes opens on Monday, July 8 at 8 am! Fall term runs September 7–November 22.
Join us for an Artist Exchange Panel Discussion followed by an opening reception to celebrate the final exhibition of our 2024 Wind Challenge Exhibition Series, featuring work by Alexis Granwell, Brynn...
Explore and experiment with the immediacy of screenprinting and fabric collage to make your own composition. Participants will have the chance to play with the many effects that can be...