Harry Philbrick to Lead The Fabric Workshop and Museum as Interim Executive Director
Harry Philbrick to Lead The Fabric Workshop and Museum as Interim Executive Director
“Harry Philbrick’s diverse arts background and leadership in the Philadelphia arts community make him an excellent choice to guide FWM as we complete our strategic planning process and begin the process of searching for a permanent Executive Director,” says FWM Board President Maja Paumgarten Parker. “We are thrilled to have him join our team and are eager to see how his experience and creative approach will further the museum’s mission of providing a platform for contemporary artists to explore and expand their practice.”
During his leadership roles at Philadelphia Contemporary and previously at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philbrick spearheaded numerous initiatives that helped to bring contemporary art to a wider Philadelphia audience while bringing broader national attention to Philadelphia-based arts organizations. Until a permanent Executive Director is identified, Philbrick will provide a sense of continuity for FWM’s programs and operations while also contributing to the museum’s current strategic planning process.
“I am delighted to take on this role at The Fabric Workshop and Museum, an organization I have known and loved for decades,” said Philbrick. “I have worked with The Fabric Workshop before my time at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Philadelphia Contemporary and look forward to working again with such a talented and dedicated team of professionals. The Fabric Workshop has a rich history of supporting, presenting, and amplifying some of the most innovative and influential artists of our time. I’m excited to contribute towards advancing this mission.”
About Harry Philbrick
Philbrick founded Philadelphia Contemporary in 2016. Philadelphia Contemporary presents cross-disciplinary art that reflects the diversity and vitality of Philadelphia; it is based on a dynamic and sustainable model of collaboration and partnership. From 2011–2016 he was Director of the Museum at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, known internationally for its collections of 19th- and 20th-century American art. From 1996–2010, Philbrick was Director of The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, a non-collecting kunsthalle in Connecticut. He received his MFA from Goldsmiths, University of London.
About The Fabric Workshop and Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum devoted to the creation, presentation, and preservation of innovative works of art. Its mission—Collaborating with artists, revealing new possibilities—embodies a 45-year commitment to helping artists experiment with the expressive possibilities of a broad spectrum of new materials and techniques. Through its renowned Artist-in-Residence Program, FWM provides artists at all stages of their careers with the opportunity to collaborate with its studio staff and take their work in fresh and often unexpected directions. FWM presents large-scale exhibitions, installations, and performative work, utilizing innovative fiber and other media including sculpture, installation, video, painting, photography, ceramics, and architecture. Founded in 1977, FWM brings this spirit of creative investigation and discovery to an eager audience, broadening access to art and advancing its role as a catalyst for innovation and social connection.
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