35th Annual Founder's Celebration
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Fleisher Art Memorial’s 35th Annual Founder’s Celebration! The evening will feature art, performance, food, and drinks as we celebrate our 2025 Founder’s Honoree Lindsey Scannapieco.
Tickets: $125 | 10% off for Members
Members have received a discount code via email. Contact ccharuk@fleisher.org with questions.
Fleisher Art Memorial | 719 Catherine Street
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6–9 pm / Cocktail and Gallery Reception, featuring:
– Open bar & hors d’oeuvres
– Art making with faculty & friends
– Performances
7:30 pm / Remarks from the Executive Director & Award Presentation
Festive cocktail attire encouraged. 21 and over. Parking is available in Fleisher Art Memorial’s parking lot, located on the south side of Catharine Street, opposite the main entrance. Fleisher Art Memorial is ADA accessible.
About the 2025 Honoree

Lindsey Scannapieco is the Managing Partner and founder of Scout. She is a visionary leader and urban strategist who has taken underutilized spaces and transformed them into thriving, vibrant communities for artists and creative entrepreneurs. Scout is the creative force behind the Bok Building’s revitalization, and the upcoming redevelopment of former UArts Hamilton and Furness Halls.
Lindsey is actively engaged in the wider development of the city as a board member of Fleisher Arts Memorial from 2018 – 2024 and as the co-president of the Friends of FDR Park. Lindsey was recognized as a ’40 under 40′ by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2023 and received the Emerging Leader Award by ULI Philadelphia in 2023.
About the Founder's Celebration
As Fleisher’s largest annual fundraising event, the Founder’s Celebration is a meaningful opportunity to honor individuals whose passion and commitment to the arts reflect the spirit of our founder, Samuel S. Fleisher. Together, we’ll celebrate those working to expand access to the arts, champion creative expression, and enrich the cultural life of Philadelphia.
Every dollar raised directly supports Fleisher’s mission of ensuring that art remains accessible to all, regardless of economic background, experience, or ability. If you cannot attend the celebration on June 14, but would like to make a tax-deductible donation to Fleisher Art Memorial, you can do so here. Please select “other” and specify your gift amount.
Become a Sponsor
Support Fleisher’s work while gaining meaningful visibility for your business or organization. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, each offering unique benefits. Join us in championing the transformative power of the arts!
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For sponsorship inquiries, contact Crystal Ciervo at cciervo@fleisher.org.
Past Recipients
Allan Edmunds, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, & Signe Wilkinson, 2023
Leticia Roa Nixon, 2022
Dr. Constance Clayton, 2021
Diane Burko, 2019
Dr. Carmen Febo San Miguel & Gayle Isa, 2018
Marsha Moss, 2017
Dr. Dennis W. Creedon, 2016
Louise Clement-Hoff, 2015
Helen Cunningham & Ted Newbold, 2014
Dina & Jerry Wind, 2013
Jill & Sheldon Bonovitz, 2012
Al West & Paige West, 2011
Carole Haas Gravagno, 2010
Louis Massiah, Pepón Osorio, & Lily Yeh, 2009
Peggy Amsterdam & Karen Davis, 2008
Anne d’Harnoncourt, 2007
James Nelson Kise, James Bennett Straw, & David A. Schultz, 2006
Frank & Betty Louchheim, 2005
Suzanne Fleisher Roberts, 2004
Dr. Luther W. Brady, Jr., 2003
Thora Jacobson, 2002
Happy Fernandez, 2001
Linda Lee Alter, 2000
Hon. Edward G. Rendell, 1999
Marian Locks, 1998
Joseph Rishel, 1997
Dorothy R. B. Manou & Melinda Whiting, 1996
Ella King Torrey, 1995
Helen W. Drutt English, 1994
Edna Andrade & William Parshall, 1993
Penny Balkin Bach & Jody Pinto, 1992
Judith Tannenbaum, 1991
Frank Gasparro, 1990