Wind Challenge II Reception & Artist Exchange

For this series, nine selected artists will be featured in a trio of Wind Challenge Exhibitions—each featuring three artists—to be hosted at Fleisher in 2026. The jurors for this year’s competition are Natalie Kuenzi and James Claiborne. The selected cohort of artists will work closely with the Director of Exhibitions in curating their work and exhibition-related programming.

About the Wind Challenge

Established in 1978 as The Challenge and now known as the Wind Challenge, Fleisher’s annual juried competition is committed to featuring the work of exceptional artists living in the Philadelphia region. Since its inception, the series has supported the careers of hundreds of emerging artists and introduced their work to thousands of visitors. The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is made possible thanks to generous support from the Dina Wind Art Foundation. In partnership with Fleisher, the Foundation has also premiered a digital archive of the 500+ artists who have participated in the Challenge since 1978, providing a comprehensive look at one of the most important and longest-running artist fellowships in the city.