Brass in the Grass
2023-04-29 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
EVENT UPDATE: Due to the ongoing rain and wet outdoor conditions, Brass in the Grass will be held under the Water Works Pavilion today.

Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for “Brass in the Grass”, a special performance in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month.
Limited seating will be provided so we encourage you to bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket and bring your own food and refreshments.
Performances from 1–2 pm and 3–4 pm.
Advanced RSVP is appreciated.
Full details and registration here.

Closing Reception for "SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate"
2023-07-27 16:30 - 19:30 | PA
PLEASE JOIN US!
Catered light fare will be served.
Refreshments donated by 31st and Wharton.
CONTRIBUTING GALLERIES/ARTISTS
Independent Artists: Loren Berckey, Diane Burko, Rhea Cutillo, Andrea Krupp, Anabelle Rodríguez, Laura Storck and Maura Williams
Cerulean Arts Gallery: Pia De Girolamo, Richard Estell, Susan B. Howard, Frederic C. Kaplan, Michael Rossman and Jill A. Rupinski
Thom Duffy Fine Art: Thom Duffy and Andrés Tavárez
Bridgette Mayer Gallery: Arden Bendler Browning, Tim McFarlane and Rebecca Rutstein
Schwarz Gallery: Antique painting by Arthur Melzer
Hollis Taggart: Bill Scott
The exhibition is brought to you in part by Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation.

The Watershed is an Open Book
2023-11-18 12:00 - 14:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
A fun, family program for PreK-3rd grade and their caregivers. (All siblings welcome)
All programs are free, but pre-registration is required.
https://tinyurl.com/y89rkpzr

A PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION.

Take Me to the River: Boathouse Tour and More!
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Take Me to the River:
Boathouse Tour and More!
Adults and children 12 and up. Children aged 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Meet at Lloyd Hall Recreation Center at 10am

Have you ever been curious about the 19th century boathouses lining the Schuylkill River? Together these historic buildings form the iconic Boathouse Row. Each rowing club is a member of the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, the oldest amateur athletic governing body in America. Join us on a walk from Lloyd Hall to 12 Boathouse Row, home to Penn Athletic Club, for an inside tour of the building and to learn about the sport of rowing. Learn how Fairmount Water Work’s innovative technology and construction of Fairmount Dam set the stage for this very important recreation area.
At Fairmount Water Works, we will enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a curator-led tour of the art exhibit “Take Me to the River”. One of the featured artists will discuss his special connection to the river through his artwork and demonstrate some of his most effective art techniques.
Learn about Philadelphia City Rowing, a program that is open to middle and high school students in the School District of Philadelphia, and where to get more information for interested students.
Program is free, but pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

To register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-me-to-the-river-boathouse-tour-and-more-tickets-764178998957?aff=oddtdtcreator

FREE MUSEUM DAY during the PHILLY HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE
2023-12-20 10:00 - 17:00 | PA
Come visit on Free Museum Day during the Philly Holiday Experience! We will be offering tours on the hour from 11 am to 2 pm and we will have a fun, hands-on, pop-up activity from 11 am – 3 pm in our LAB:
Fish: Playing it Cool around the Holidays!
Do you wonder what happens in the Schuylkill river in the winter? What do the fish and other animals do when the water gets cold? Learn about the cold-blooded residents of the Schuylkill river and how they survive the winter. You will also discover a physical difference between hot and cold water and how that can affect fish in the winter. Be creative and make a fish ornament to take home!

Trash Free Waters Art Show
2024-01-31 10:00 - 2024-04-05 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
Artists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution.
Winners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th.
Winning artwork will be turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free!
View during Interpretive Center hours until early April 2024: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm

WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Preview Reception
2024-04-18 16:30 - 19:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
PLEASE JOIN US!
PREVIEW RECEPTION
Thursday, April 18th, 2024
4:30pm to 7:30PM
Wine, Beer and Refreshments
Graciously Donated by 31st and Wharton
A catered light fare will be available.
RSVP by April 12th
This special exhibition centered on artists’ observations of our regions, Watershed is
directed by Karen Young for the Fairmount Water Works and curated by Thom Duffy.
Visitors will wander through this fine art exhibition of drawings, paintings,
photographs by Philadelphia artists. The selection of antique and contemporary art
will capture our rivers, streams, wildlife, and tidal wetlands. The purpose of the
exhibition is to allow visitors to explore our watershed and discuss the intricacies and
nuances of balancing an ecosystem in an urban setting. How do the activities in our daily lives impact our watershed? As we view this exhibition, we are reminded that we are a crucial component of our habitat, challenging it’s sustainability.
Contributing Artists: Nancy Agati, John Carlan, Melvin Chappell, Chris Cox, Antoaneta Denkin, Daniel Flinchbaugh, Michael Frechette, Michael Gallagher, Richard Metz, Kate Kern Munde and Rebecca Schultz
Antique Paintings: Ethel Ashton and Seymour Rotman Courtesy Whitaker and Moore
Morris Blackburn Courtesy Michael Gallagher

To attend this event, please register HERE .

The exhibition is brought to you in part by
Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation

WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed
2024-04-20 10:00 - 2024-07-27 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed
Come visit FWWIC and view this special exhibition focusing on artists’ observations of our watershed. The curated selection of vintage and contemporary drawings, paintings and photography by Philadelphia artists captures our rivers, streams, wildlife, and tidal wetlands. The purpose of WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed, is to encourage exploration of our watershed, and discussion of the delicate and crucial balance of an ecosystem in an urban setting.
Curator and Artist Led Tours
Two one-hour tours will be offered at 11am and 1pm on:

April 20th
May 4th and 18th
June 1st, 15th and 29th
July 13th and 27th

Register for a tour
Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM Wednesday through Saturday

Curator-Led Tour of Wandering: Observations of Our Watershed
2024-05-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 and 6 more dates | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
ART EXHIBIT TOURS
WANDERING: OBSERVATIONS OF OUR WATERSHED
We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted by contributing artists so you won’t want miss this opportunity to hear from artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on their observations of our regions watersheds.
Register HERE.

Wandering: Outdoor Painting Demonstration
2024-05-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
En Plein Air (En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view.)
Come chat with Kate Kern Mundie, a landscape artist rooted in the American environmental realism movement, as she gives an Outdoor Painting Demonstration.
Following the painting demonstration, join participating artists and exhibition curator Thom Duffy to tour WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed in the gallery space at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. Register for the tour here.

Wandering: Outdoor Painting Demonstration
2024-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
En Plein Air (En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view.)
Outdoor Painting Demonstration with Kate Kern Mundie, landscape artist rooted in the American environmental realism movement, and Daniel Flinchbaugh, artist and Assistant Landscape Planner with the University of Pennsylvania. .
Following the painting demonstration, join participating artists and exhibition curator Thom Duffy to tour WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed in the gallery space at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. Register for the tour here.

WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Closing Reception
2024-07-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
PLEASE JOIN US!
CLOSING RECEPTION
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
11:00AM to 2:00PM
Light Fair, Refreshments, Wine, & Beer
RSVP by July 24th
Join us to celebrate the closing of our popular and very successful art exhibit, WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed. We welcome visitors for this intimate reception and our last two engaging tours. Visitors will be greeted by Thom Duffy, Curator and contributing artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on their observations of our region’s watersheds.

Contributing Artists: Nancy Agati, John Carlano, Melvin Chappell, Chris Cox, Antoaneta Denkin, Daniel Flinchbaugh, Michael Frechette, Michael Gallagher, Richard Metz, Kate Kern Mundie and Rebecca Schultz
Mid 20th Century Paintings: Ethel Ashton and Seymour Rotman, Courtesy Whitaker and Moore
Morris Blackburn Courtesy, Michael Gallagher
To attend this event, please register HERE .

The exhibition is brought to you in part by
Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation

Trash Free Waters Art Show
2024-08-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-14 10:00 - 2024-08-17 17:00, 2024-08-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-23 10:00 - 2024-08-24 12:00, 2024-08-28 10:00 - 2024-08-31 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
Artists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution.
Winners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th.
Winning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free!
View during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
