Hear from the juror for our 126th Annual Student Exhibition
Hear from Natessa Amin, this year’s juror for the Annual Adult Student Exhibition. For 126 years, the Annual Adult Student Exhibition has celebrated the vibrant artwork created by Fleisher’s students….
Read MoreHANDMADE 2024
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…
Read MoreFLEISHER RECEIVES ROBERT LEHMAN FOUNDATION GRANT
PHILADELPHIA, July 29, 2024 – Fleisher Art Memorial is the proud recipient of a Robert Lehman Foundation grant for the Saturday Young Artists Program (SYAP). The $10,000 awarded grant will…
Read MoreWelcoming Crystal Ciervo, Fleisher’s new Deputy Director
Fleisher Art Memorial recently welcomed Crystal Ciervo in the newly established role of Deputy Director. Crystal Ciervo is a nonprofit, arts, and entertainment professional with over 20 years of experience driving…
Read MoreCelebrating the life of John Sevcik
It is with deep sadness that we share news of the recent passing of John Sevcik, a longtime and influential member of Fleisher’s faculty. John passed away on March 1,…
Read MoreHappy New Year from Executive Director Monica Zimmerman
Dear Fleisher Community – Cheers to a happy new year from your friends, colleagues and mentors in South Philadelphia. We’ve missed you all these last few weeks as we took…
Read MoreFleisher Welcomes New Board Members Tanya Latortue and David Reinhardt
Fleisher is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors: Tanya Latortue and David Reinhardt. Tanya Latortue is a Senior Regulatory Project Manager at Sidley Austin LLP…
Read MoreMourning the loss of Cathy Hopkins
It is with great sadness that we share news of the recent passing of Cathy Hopkins, a highly accomplished sculptor and beloved member of Fleisher’s faculty since 1977. For…
Read MoreAllan Edmunds, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, and Signe Wilkinson to be honored at 2023 Founder’s Award Celebration
Fleisher Art Memorial will honor Brandywine Workshop and Archives founder Allan Edmunds, hip-hop artist and The Roots co-founder Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, and Pulitzer-prize winning editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson with…
Read MoreThe Fleisher Years Chapter 9: The Doors on Catharine Street (1916– )
In 1916, Fleisher Art Memorial, then the Graphic Sketch Club, moved into 713-715 Catharine Street after previously occupying several other buildings in the Queen Village and Bella Vista neighborhoods. The…
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