Current Exhibitions

Jacolby Satterwhite, Room for Demoiselle Two, 2019. Image courtesy of the artist and Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York.

Jacolby Satterwhite: Room for Living

September 13, 2019–January 19, 2020

Opening Reception:
Friday, September 13, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00 pm 
 
Public Programs: 
Friday, October 4, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Saturday, October 5, 2019, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Co-Sponsored by The Department of Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation
University of Pennsylvania, B1, Meyerson Hall, 210 S 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
 
Friday, October 25, 2019, 4:00 – 6:30 pm
 
 
Wednesday, November 6, 2019, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
BalletX, 1923 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146
 
Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
 
Thursday, November 14, 2019, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
Saturday, December 14, 2019, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
 
Reception: Friday, January 10, 2020, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Public Program: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
 
Thursday, January 16, 2020, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, John and Richanda Rhoden Arts Center
118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102


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Upcoming Exhibitions and Events

Artist-in-Residence Jacolby Satterwhite and Project Coordinator Avery Lawrence (right) in the FWM studios. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño.

Jacolby Satterwhite Public Lecture

October 23, 2019–from 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
6:30 – 7:30 pm
University of Pennsylvania
B1, Meyerson Hall, 210 S 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
 
$10 (FWM members and students free)
 
Co-Sponsored by The Department of Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania
Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation
 
For questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.


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From ‘What Lies Beneath,’ 2018 Teen Program. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño.

Teen Program: A Room for Creating

October 25, 2019–from 4:00 to 6:30 pm

Opening Reception:
Friday, October 25, 2019
4:00 – 6:30 pm
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
 
Free (registration required)
 
For questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.


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James Luna, in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, “Indian Lounge Suit”, 1997.

Echoes and Reverberations

November 1, 2019–March 15, 2020

Opening Reception:
Friday, November 1, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
 
 
 


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FWM Curator Karen Patterson. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño.

Gallery Tour with FWM Curator Karen Patterson and Room for Living Print Hour

November 1, 2019–from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Opening Reception:
Friday, November 1, 2019
6:30 – 8:00 pm
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
 
Free (registration encouraged)
 
For questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.
 


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Stanley Glover with BalletX.

Come as You Are: Sublime Movement Workshop with BalletX Instructor Stanley Glover

November 6, 2019–from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
7:00 – 8:30 pm
BalletX
1913 Washington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19146
 
$10 workshop fee (FWM members and students free)
 
For questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.



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Padmini Govind of Tharangini Studios. Image courtesy of Holi & Love. Photo credit: Julie Wouters.

Lecture and Trunk Show with Padmini Govind of Tharangini Studios

November 8, 2019–from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Opening Reception:
Friday, November 8, 2019
6:30 – 8:00 pm
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
 
Free (registration required)
 
or questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.
 


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Printing an Endless Sky: Traditional Indian Block Printing with Padmini Govind

November 9, 2019–from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Opening Reception:
Saturday, November 9, 2019
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
 
$90 workshop fee 
$72 for FWM members (20% discount)
 
For questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.


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Jacolby Satterwhite, in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. Throne, 2019. LED, plexiglass, silicone, velvet chairs, and plastic plants. Dimensions variable. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño.

Hello Goodbye: Gallery Walkthrough with Executive Director Susan L. Talbott and FWM Curator Karen Patterson

November 13, 2019–from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
6:00 – 7:00 pm 
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 

Free (registration encouraged)
 
For questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.


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On Jacolby Satterwhite and Queer Utopics: Lecture with Dr. Christina Knight

November 14, 2019–from 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Opening Reception:
Thursday, November 14, 2019
7:00 – 8:00 pm
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
Free (registration encouraged)
 
For questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.



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High School Apprentice screenprints by Lexy O'Malley and Lewis Shaw, 2019. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño.

Drawing New Places: Graphic Novel Writing Workshop

December 14, 2019–from 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Opening Reception:
Saturday, December 14, 2019
1:00 – 4:00 pm 
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 

Free (registration encouraged)
 
For questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.


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© 2019 Jacolby Satterwhite. Courtesy Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), New York,Reifying Desire 6: Island of Treasure, video still, 2013.

Endgame: Black Artists on an Urgent Black Future

January 11, 2020–from 12:00 to 5:00 pm

Opening Reception:
Reception: Friday, January 10, 2020
6:00 – 8:00 pm 
Free
 
Public Program: Saturday, January 11, 2020
12:00 – 5:00 pm 
$10 (FWM members and students free)
 
Both events located at The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 
 
For questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.


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Jacolby Satterwhite, in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. Room for Doubt, 2019. 5-channel HD color video, insulation foam, expanding glue, resin, fairing filler, plywood, faux-leather vinyl, double-faced chiffon, polyester rope, thread, automotive paint, and inkjet print on synthetic cotton. 93 x 96 x 96 inches.

Making Space: Conversation with Jacolby Satterwhite, Jack McGrath, and Stuart Comer, Moderated by FWM Curator Karen Patterson

January 16, 2020–from 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Opening Reception:
Thursday, January 16, 2020
7:00 – 8:00 pm 
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
John and Richanda Rhoden Arts Center
118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
$10 (FWM members and students free)
 
For questions about this program, please contact
The Fabric Workshop and Museum at
info@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org or (215) 561-8888.


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Marie Watt, in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. Engine (interior view), 2009. Image courtesy of Marie Watt Studio.

Echoes and Reverberations: Exhibition Tour + Screenprinting Workshop

January 25, 2020–from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 25, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 pm 
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 


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Past Exhibitions

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Photo credit: Vincent Tullo for The New York Times, 2017. Gallery Walk-through with Executive Director Susan L. Talbott
Poet Talk-Back and Literary Open Mic
Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño, 2018. FWM Teen Happening: What Lies Beneath?
Photo credit: (Left) Peter Serling, 2018. (Right) Sandy Tait, 2018. A Conversation with Suzanne Bocanegra and Hal Foster
Photo credit: Tharangini Studios, 2018. Adult Workshop: Traditional Indian Block Printing with Padmini Govind
Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño, 2018. Gallery Walk-through and Behind the Scenes Tour
Photo credit: Lara Kastner, 2015. Adult Program: JUMPSUIT with Rational Dress Society
Suzanne Bocanegra, Lemonade, Roses, Satchel (video still), 2017. 3:38 mins. Music by Shara Nova. Courtesy of the artist. Suzanne Bocanegra: Poorly Watched Girls
Photo Credit: Carlos Avendaño, 2017 Family Program: Feeling Fun!
Photo Credit: Film Still of Marianne Faithfull in The Girl on a Motorcycle, 1968 (detail) Adult Program: Naked Under Leather Film Series
Photo Credit: Carlos Avendaño, 2018 Teen Program: Feeling Free!
Photo Credit: Courtesy Ursula von Rydingsvard Studio, 2016 "Ursula von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own” Preview Screening of a Film by Daniel Traub and Ken Kobland
Photo Credit: Nicole Donnelly, 2018 Adult Workshop: Paper Pulp Printing with Nicole Donnelly
Ursula von Rydingsvard, Ocean Floor (detail), 1996. Cedar, graphite, cow intestines. 3 x 13 x 11 feet. Courtesy Ursula von Rydingsvard and Galerie Lelong & Co., New York. Ursula von Rydingsvard: The Contour of Feeling
Photo Credit: David Allison, 2002 Ursula von Rydingsvard: Speaking About Her Sculpture and Conversation with Mark Rosenthal
Image credit: Barbara Katus The Museum as a Political Space
Photo Credit: Gabor Szitanyi. Film still from Coming Up for Air, 2003-2005. Image courtesy of the artist. Carrie Mae Weems: Special Lecture by Carrie Mae Weems: Ways and Means
Yinka Shonibare rendering a design for the creation of Space Walk, 2002, during his FWM Artist-in-Residency. Photo credit: Aaron Igler. Film Series: Rare Footage
Artist box contents for Yinka Shonibare, Space Walk, 2002. Printed proofs, color swatches, vintage record albums and mylars. Collection of The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño. Behind-the-Scenes Lunch Series: Material Explorations
Project Technician Joy Ude (left) and Studio Assistant Avery Lawrence (right) screen printing Hidden, 1980 by Artist-in-Residence Will Stokes Jr. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño. Behind-the-Scenes Lunch Series: Material Explorations
[Clockwise from left to right: Artist Box contents for Louise Bourgeois, "She Lost It" (1992/93), Yinka Shonibare MBE, "Space Walk," (2002), Robert Kushner, Hawaiian Punch cape (1977) and Leonardo Drew, "Number 80" (2002). Photo by Carlos Avendaño.] Teen Program: Inside the Box
Betty Woodman Window, 1980, in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. Pigment on cotton canvas and cotton sateen, cut and pieced together with three repeat patterns: Floating Pots, Platters, and Meandering Stream. Pillow Pitcher, 1979 Earthenware. Photo credit: Phillip Unetic Connections in Clay with Dominique Ellis
Susan L. Talbott leads a gallery walk-through of Lenka Clayton’s 2017 exhibition, Object Temporarily Removed at The Fabric Workshop and Museum. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño Gallery Walk-through with Curator Susan L. Talbott
Lenore Tawney, Cloud Garment, 1982. Silk satin and silk pongee, stuffed with goose down. 75 1⁄2 x 50 inches. Finished work (right) and Artist Box contents (left). Photo credit: Pamela VanderZwan  A Legacy Made Visible with Matilda McQuaid, Nancy Princenthal and Patterson Sims