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Social Activism through Art: Printmaking for Liberation

Fleisher’s series of online events focused on the intersection of social activism and art continues with a Zoom talk and presentation with teaching artist Katie Kaplan. All events are open to the public for a suggested donation of $10. Advanced registration is required.

On September 30, from 7:00-8:00 p.m., Kaplan will explore the multitude of roles artists hold in the work for collective liberation, and how the medium of printmaking is uniquely suited to making art for social and political change. Tracing histories, methods and strategies, we will look towards creativity as a necessity for building transformative futures, and the democracy of the multiple as a tool for an equitable art practice, and an amplification of collective struggle. The event will be moderated by Ro Adler, Fleisher’s associate director of youth and family programming.

About Katie Kaplan
Katie is a visual artist born in Pittsburgh and currently living and working in Philadelphia. In her multi-disciplinary practice, she has a focus on exploring printmaking at the intersection of sculpture, fiber arts, installation and video. She has shown work nationally in solo and group exhibitions at galleries, community spaces, and print shops. She is a professional teaching artist and community artist, work that is intrinsic to her practice as a whole. Recent accomplishments include completion of the Post-Graduate Apprentice Training Program at the Fabric Workshop and Museum, the Cindi Royce Ettinger Fellowship at Second State Press, and The Denbo Fellowship at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, and the 40th Street Artist in Residence program. Kaplan received a BFA in Sculpture, with Honors and Outstanding Merit Award, from Pratt Institute in 2011.

About Ro Adler
Ro comes to their new role at Fleisher after working as an educator, teaching artist, and community organizer. They love painting, giant puppets, collaborative art, and all practices that lie at the intersection of art and social justice. They believe that all people – especially young people – have the power to imagine and create our way into a more just and beautiful future.

This event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 but is limited to maximum number of 100 participants. The tour will be hosted through Zoom, which can be accessed on desktop and laptop computers, as well as mobile devices. We highly recommend downloading the Zoom app to your device in advance. You will receive a URL to join the discussion after you complete the registration process.