Monday, May 6
Registration opens for summer classes
Friday, May 24
Summer tuition assistance applications due
Saturday, May 25
Spring term ends
May 27–June 14
Main campus closed for improvements
No classes or programs
June 17–August 2*
Summer Camp! (ages 5–18)
Adult summer term
*with advanced Immersives for adults through August 16
Saturday, June 22
Print Love-In: Pride Edition
Teaching Artist: Chela Vasquez
Teaching Assistant: Jessica Barrera
Partner School: Southwark School
Partner Class: Ms. Levin’s Kindergarten Class
In their CPA residency at Southwark School, kindergarten students are traveling the world with Teacher Chela and exploring food, cultures, and animal habitats from each location on their trip, from the Caribbean to Central America and even the Antarctic!
Project 1: Tamales, the Americas (Mexico)
After reading the book Too Many Tamales, students made their own tamales using corn husks and tamale “fillings” of their choice. Materials: corn husks, googly eyes, markers, tissue paper, color paper, felt fabric.
Since 1997, Fleisher’s Community Partnerships in the Arts (CPA) program has delivered creative art-making experiences to children and youth in Philadelphia’s public schools and community after-school programs. Visit fleisher.community to learn more.
SUNDAY, MAY 12
10 am–3 pm
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, juried by faculty member Maureen Duffy, will highlight the many mediums offered at Fleisher.
Whether you’re celebrating Mothers’ Day or out and about with friends, roll by to check out the market - and consider registering for one of the workshops also happening in our studios that day, including Family Workshop: Clay Date! (Two sessions available from 9–11 am and 11:30 am–1:30 pm.)
Student artwork by Mackenzie AbernethyGet out in the field with Fleisher this spring!
CHAINSTITCH AND PHOTO EMBROIDERY at CHERRY STREET PIER with Cassie Jones
Thursdays, May 23 and 30
6–9 pm
$105 ($95 members) / $20 studio fee
Explore textural applications of embroidery on fabric and the process of incorporating photos into your fabric pieces. The workshop will cover both hand and machine methods for embroidery and each person will have the opportunity to use a traditional crank-directed chainstitch machine.
with Jazmyn Crosby
Wednesday, May 29
5–8 pm
$60 ($55 members) / $20 studio fee
Discover the possibilities of Sound Art in this one-session workshop exploring listening and field recording techniques within the experience of a guided sound walk.
DRAWING ANIMALS AND DINOSAURS at THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES with Meg Lemieur
Wednesdays, May 29, June 5 & 12
6–9 pm
$140 ($125 members) / $20 studio fee
Investigate the basics of anatomy to deepen your understanding of animals and illustration. Practice drawing skeletal structures and learn the basic principles of how muscles fit onto skeletons, moving throughout the museum to draw a spectrum of animals on display. Meg Lemieur, Manifest Curiosity
June 17–August 2*
*with advanced immersives for adults through Friday, August 16
Monday, May 6
Registration opens Monday, May 6
Summer registration opens at 8 am
Friday, May 24
Summer tuition assistance deadline
Online: fleisher.org (or scan QR code)
By phone: 215-922-3456 ext. 300
In person: Visit Fleisher’s lobby during open hours* to register at the front desk with our Visitor Services staff.
To ensure that Fleisher’s programs remain as affordable and accessible as possible, we offer tuition assistance each term. Applications for the summer term will be available on May 6; visit the website for details.
*During the May 27–June 14 closure of our main building for campus improvements, in-person registration support will remain available in the lobby of our Works on Paper Building at 705 Christian Street. Fleisher will also be closed on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day).
Photo credit: Grace SawyerIf you aren’t already, please consider becoming a Fleisher member! In addition to sustaining our mission, benefits of membership include:
• Discount on tuition-bearing adult classes and select workshops
• The ability to register for adult tuition-free classes (fall through spring)
• Free general admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Discount on select tuition-bearing camps, classes, and workshops for children and youth (Household Annual Membership only)
Visit the “Become a Member” page on our website to join or learn more about special membership initiatives.
Storytelling and Collage (5-day workshop)
July 8–12, 2–5 pm
Anthony Folks has been teaching at Fleisher since the summer of 2022. This July, he’ll lead Storytelling and Collage, an interactive class introducing students to collage using both traditional and contemporary techniques. Taking inspiration from reference material, observation, and imagination, students will explore storytelling using paper as their primary medium while learning the principles of composition, shape, and color.
Anthony Folks, Notes From the Field (detail), 2020, mixed media, collage, 36 x 60 inches
June 17–August 2
For our youngest artists (ages 5–6), projects will focus on a new and exciting theme each week, exploring everything from time travel and life under the sea to joining the circus and the stars and planets of our universe! Using materials such as clay, paint, and found objects, campers will develop fine motor skills while also learning about space, balance, and more.
Discounts for families with Fleisher Household Memberships!
Ages 5–12
Full-day one-week session
Ages 13–18 Half-day two-week immersive
*The member rate is available to families with a household membership. Those with individual memberships can upgrade to take advantage of the discount; please contact registration@fleisher.org for assistance.
8:30–9:30 am: Drop off
9:30 am–12 pm: Morning session
12–1 pm: Lunch
Full day campers will bring their own lunches, snacks, and water bottles
1–3:30 pm: Afternoon session
3:30–3:45 pm: Pick up
3:30–5:30 pm: After Camp Club*
*After camp wraps, the fun continues in our After Camp Club! Register for a full week or select days, in advance or day of: $120/week or $25/day
“At Fleisher, I get to try new things and experiment beyond a regular classroom! Especially with access to specialized studios and exciting resources, I get to introduce so many processes to kids!”
- Justin Keller, Teaching ArtistIn addition to providing younger campers with plenty of opportunities for play and discovery, Fleisher’s summer camp program also offers older students a unique studio experience with access to sessions exploring everything from oil painting and figure drawing to wheel throwing and fiber arts.
Visit our website to learn more about open camp sessions and register.
In celebration of Pride Month, join Fleisher for a summer edition of Print Love-In! People of all ages are invited to join us in our Works on Paper building (705 Christian Street) to explore a wide range of printmaking techniques—from block print to screenprint—and leave with an array of prints, posters, and swag. This special edition of Print Love-In is curated by artist and Fleisher faculty member Justin Keller.
No printmaking experience is necessary; Fleisher teaching artists will be on hand to help participants work with designs donated by Philly printmakers. Advance registration is required.
All Ages Sessions: 10–11:30 am and 12–1:30 pm
$15 per person, includes all printing materials and takeaways. Activities are suitable for ages 5 and up.
Adults 21+ Session: 2–4 pm (Adults 21+)
$30 per person, BYOB (corkage fee of $10 per wine bottle, cash only)
Photo credit: Dominic MercierFleisher is able to offer low-cost classes and workshops thanks to the generosity of our community. Gifts of all sizes make a big difference. Please consider making a donation using the QR code. Thank you for your support!
Your support helps to facilitate vital programming such as our Saturday Young Artists Program (SYAP), which offers classes for young people ages 5–18 designed to develop artistic skills, foster engagement with the arts, encourage self-expression, and build confidence as a creative person. Over 100 classes in a range of media are offered during the fall, winter, and spring terms, allowing children and youth to experience hands-on artmaking in a supportive and enriching environment.
Current SYAP Student Registration for Fall 2024
June 3–August 30
Public Registration for Fall 2024
Current SYAP students are provided a two-week priority registration period before registration is opened to the public.
ON VIEW THROUGH MAY 10
JOSEPH LAZARO RODRIGUEZ, ERIK RUIN, AND SEAN M. STAROWITZ
UPCOMING ALEXIS GRANWELL, BRYNN HURLSTONE, AND IDALIA VASQUEZ-ACHURY
July 1–July 31
Opening Events: Friday, July 12, 5–8 pm
This year’s series, juried by James Britt and Kathleen Eastwood-Riaño and organized by Gerard Silva, features a trio of three-person exhibitions showcasing the work of nine contemporary artists living and working in the Philadelphia region: Kim Altomare, Natessa Amin, Brynn Hurlstone, Alexis Granwell, Lauren Pakradooni, Joseph Lazaro Rodriguez, Erik Ruin, Sean M. Starowitz, and Idalia Vasquez-Achury.
The 2024 Wind Challenge Exhibition Series runs from February 13 through July 31, made possible thanks to generous support from the Wind Foundation.
Submit your work to be considered for the 46th exhibition series of the Wind Challenge! Jurors for this year’s competition are Colette Fu and Heidi Ratanavanich. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 29, 11:59 pm ET. Visit fleisher.org for details.
Inset: Erik Ruin, A Constellation of Exile (detail), 2019-2024, cut and painted paper, various dimensions. Photo credit: Jaime Alvarez
Sean M. Starowitz, Acid Rain Blockchain, 2024, charcoal on paper, black paint, 36’ x 8’. Photo credit: Jaime Alvarez
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Saturday, October 19
Support Philadelphia’s Latino merchants during a series of monthly markets at Cherry Street Pier kicking off in April and running through October. Discover artisanal crafts, handmade goods, and more at festive events also featuring special collaborations and surprises – there’s something for everyone!
El Mercado Cultural is an initiative of Fleisher Art Memorial with the purpose of supporting Latino merchants with free creative and marketing resources and bringing community efforts to other accessible and community spaces in our city. The program is a collaboration with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences.
Performance still from Di Hati-Ku, a mutlimedia production presented by Modero & Company in Fleisher’s Sanctuary as part of 360 Culture Lab programming, 2022. Photo credit: Diaspora Productions.
At the heart of a vibrant neighborhood, Fleisher’s inspiring architecture and century-old history as a community art center lend a unique spirit to our event spaces. Historic, non-traditional charm and convenient Bella Vista location make Fleisher an ideal choice for private or professional gatherings.
The Sanctuary can accommodate up to 100 seated guests, or 130 standing. Fleisher’s art studios could also provide a productive and creative atmosphere for your next meeting, lecture, staff retreat, or group event. Art studios can accommodate up to 40 guests.
Tours for prospective rentals are available during weekday hours (Tuesday–Thursday, 12–4 pm). To schedule or learn more about event rentals at Fleisher, please contact Karla Cortes at kcortes@fleisher.org or by phone at 215-922-3456 ext. 322. A rentals brochure is also available for download on our website.
