The mission of Fleisher Art Memorial is to make art accessible to everyone, regardless of economic means, background, or artistic expression. It is in this spirit that the Fleisher Art Memorial established the Teen Lounge in January of 2008.

Fleisher Art Memorial Teen Lounge is one of six lounges in South Philadelphia associated with the Southeast Philadelphia Collaborative (SEPC). The Southeast Philadelphia Collaborative is a consortium of neighborhood-based organizations dedicated to providing educational, safe, fun and inspiring learning and social environments for youth ages 5–18.

Fleisher's Teen Lounge is a relaxed drop in lounge where young people between the ages of 13 and 18, are offered a variety of activities which include those that allow them to explore their artistic and creative abilities in a variety of mediums.

Teen Lounge at Fleisher Art Memorial is accepting project proposals from teaching artists for the 2009-10 school year. The workshops should offer young people between the ages 13–18 an exciting opportunity to be introduced to a medium or explore a theme of relevance to this age group and be completed in 6-8 hours (3-4 sessions) maximum. Teaching artists will be paid $150 for every two-hour workshop. Experimental workshop proposals welcome. The sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Approximately 15 students attend our Teen Lounge from a variety of levels in art making experiences.

Proposals will be reviewed and selected by the members of the Teen Lounge. Please provide the following in your proposal:

• One page project proposal:


• Project description — this should include the length of your proposed workshop series (3-4 sessions) and an outline of each session


• Objectives and goals


• Proposed Expenses (maximum of $150.00 supply budget) — basic materials such as scissors, glue, pencils, paper will be provided by Fleisher. Any additional materials should be included in your proposed expenses


• Your availability — all workshops will take place on Wednesdays during the 2009-2010 school year


• Resume


• Three references — name, phone number and email (if possible, a reference letter from a former student)


• Artist statement — this statement should allow us to understand how this workshop series and/or work with young people are of interest of you as an artist.


• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check — applicants selected for positions involving youth must be able to present clearance documents prior to first class.


• Images of your work and an image list describing work — title, size, medium, date


• Images of your students' work and an image list describing work — title, size, medium, date


Please note: all images should be submitted digitally in JPG format or in a Powerpoint document.

The workshops begin in late October of 2009 and will run through May 2010. Please submit your proposal as soon as possible. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until a minimum of eight proposals have been selected for the 2009-2010 academic year. You may submit multiple proposals.

For more information or to submit a completed proposal please use the contact information provided below.