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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Photo credit: Alvernian Davis

Kiki Kinship: Ball Culture Film and Discussion Series

October 28, 2019–from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Opening Reception:
Monday, October 28, 2019
7:00 – 9:00 pm 
LGBT Center
3907 Spruce 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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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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Jean Shin, in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM), Philadelphia, TEXTile, 2006. Computer keycaps, fabric, and projection. 36 x 46 x 276 inches.  Photo Credit: Carlos Avendaño Selections from the Permanent Collection
Opening remarks by guest curator John G. Hanhardt, April 5th, 2013. Changing Scenes: Points of View in Contemporary Media Art. Changing Scenes: Points of View in Contemporary Media Art
Sō Percussion performing Clapping Music by Steve Reich (In Memoriam of Clinton Darlington Swingle, 1928-2013) at The Fabric Workshop & Museum, February 2, 2013. Sō Percussion
Tacita Dean giving an artist talk at The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. February 2, 2013. Tacita Dean: Merce Cunningham performs STILLNESS…(six performances, six films), 2008
Theaster Gates making pottery for Soul Manufacturing Corporation: To Make the Thing that Makes the Things at The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. 2013. Photo Credit: Carlos Avendaño. Theaster Gates: Soul Manufacturing Corporation— To Make the Thing that Makes the Things
Daniel Arsham X Jonah Bokaer: Study for Occupant, 2012.  Performed at The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia.  December 12, 2012. Daniel Arsham X Jonah Bokaer: Study for Occupant
Daniel Arsham, in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. Reach Ruin (installation view), 2012. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño. Daniel Arsham: Reach Ruin
Youth participants engaged at The Fabric Workshop and Museum’s (FWM) hands-on educational Family Workshop event held in the Museum’s print studio. Share Your Story! Family Fun Workshop
"Lunar Rabbit, 2011" exhibition at Luceplan. Images courtesy of More Art, New York Joan Jonas: Lunar Rabbit
Left: Mark Rosenthal, July 2012. Photo credit: Eric Roman.Right: Louise Bourgeois in her installation at The Fabric Workshop and Museum, December 1992. Photo credit: Kelly & Massa Photography. An Odyssey: A Narrative of The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Michel Garcia and Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada in Lauris, Provence, France. Video still from Natural Dye Workshop with Michel Garcia, Colors of Provence Using Sustainable Methods, 2011 Natural Dye Workshops offered by Slow Fiber Studios with artist, author, curator, textile researcher Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada and botanist, chemist, dyer, and naturalist Michel Garcia
Pae White. S U M M E R X X (installation view), 2012. Dimensions variable. Courtesy of The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño. Pae White: S U M M E R X X
Mark Bradford. Geppetto (installation view), 2012. Newspaper with ink. Courtesy of The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño. Mark Bradford: Geppetto
Jennifer Steinkamp. Moth 5 (still), 2012. Digital projection. Dimensions variable. Courtesy of ACME, Los Angeles; and Lehmann Maupin, New York. Jennifer Steinkamp: The Death of the Moth
Left: Mark Bradford. Niagara (still, detail), 2005. Courtesy of Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York. Right: Carlos Avendaño. Brenda (still, detail), 2012. Mark Bradford and Carlos Avendaño: 2 Videos
Studio Makkink & Bey. Dust Cabinet, 2005. Wood, stickers, and wooden table. 82.68 x 39.37 x 29.53 inches (210 x 100 x 75 cm). Courtesy of Studio Makkink & Bey BV, Rotterdam. Photo credit: Bob Goedewaagen. Soft Village: Studio Makkink & Bey
Nick Cave. Let's C (installation view), 2011. Courtesy of the artist and the Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. Photo credit: James Prinz Photography, Chicago. Nick Cave: Let's C
Nari Ward, in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. We the People, 2011. Used and hand-dyed shoelaces. Dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist; Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New York; and Galleria Continua, San Gimignano. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño. Nari Ward: We the People
Laurie Anderson performing Animal Stories at The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. October 13, 2011. Laurie Anderson: Forty-Nine Days in the Bardo
Theaster Gates giving his lecture An Epitaph for Civil Rights and Other Domesticated Structures at The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia. June 20, 2011. Video credit: Hannah Schulman. Theaster Gates: An Epitaph for Civil Rights and Other Domesticated Structures
Edna W. Andrade, Maze, 1983, screen printed pigment on linen, 50 1/4" width, length variable, in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum. Close At Hand: Philadelphia Artists from the Permanent Collection
Nicolas Lobo, Grape syrup action for Paul Octavian Nasca's "U smile 800% slower", 2011. Digital Video, Duration: 14 minutes, 37 seconds. Liquid Matter
Fighting Kissing Dancing installation view at the de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space, 2010 Fighting Kissing Dancing
Bill Smith, Magnetically stabilized, air driven, computer interfaced, chaotic emu egg pendulum, 2011. Mixed media. Dimensions variable New American Voices II