The fleisher art memorial will work with community partners to expand programs and resources for immigrant communities of southeast philadelphia

The Fleisher Art Memorial, a nonprofit organization, was awarded a $432,154 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. This three-year grant, running from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026, will support Fleisher's efforts to expand arts programming and resources for immigrant communities in Southeast Philadelphia.

Key activities funded through this grant include visual art exhibitions and presentations, community events, and free public art workshops. Fleisher will collaborate with local cultural organizations and a community planning committee to design and implement the programming, which aims to promote cross-cultural understanding and make art more accessible to the diverse local population. The museum will also recruit students from a nearby college to assist staff and gain practical experience.

Project activities will include visual art exhibitions and presentations, community events, and public programming such as free art workshops. Program design and implementation will be informed community collaborators and a community planning committee, while museum studies students from a local college will be recruited to assist staff and gain practical experience. Through offering a continuum of welcoming, accessible, and culturally relevant arts programming, the museum will deepen community partnerships and advance cross-cultural understanding within their increasingly connected communities.