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 our daily lives and activities impact our watershed reminding us that we are crucial component of the habitat that is challenging it’s sustainability?  

Nancy Agati

Continuum Zinc 2015

Mixed media painting on paper on panel, 40” x 26”

Daniel Flinchbaugh

Oil Derricks from Bartram’s Garden, 2020

Oil on canvas panel, 16” x 20”

Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center

640 Water Works Driv

Philadelphia, PA 19130

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

Ethel Ashton

Girls Fishing, Circa 1935

Oil on canvas, 24” x 18”

IMPORTANT DATES & VISITORS INFO:

RUN OF SHOW: April 20th - July 27th, 2024

PREVIEW RECEPTION: Thursday, April 18th (4pm-6pm)

OPENING DAY: Saturday, April 20th

VISITORS HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday (10am - 5pm)

ADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at visitor’s desk.

INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION W CURATOR AND ARTISTS

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.  

CURATOR & ARTISTS’ TOURS

SATURDAY DATES

April 20th

May 4th and 18th

June 1st, 15th and 29th

July 13th and 27th

*Two One Hour Tours at 11am and 1pm

Michael Gallagher

Mummer, 2006 - Oil on panel, 6” x 6”

Richard Metz

In the Thicket, 2022

Gouache on paper, 16” x 20”

Melvin Chappell

Solo Journey. 2021 - Photograph, 16” x 20”

The exhibition is brought to you in part by 

Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation

THOM DUFFY FINE ART / 215-760-4124