1811 Inaugural Exhibition

October 2, 2023 – December 1, 2023
Philadelphia

Wexler Gallery announces the opening of their new gallery at 1811 Frankford Avenue in the heart of Philadelphia’s bustling Fishtown-Kensington neighborhood – the city’s new vibrant art and cultural center. Opening October 2, 2023, the new gallery space will serve as Wexler’s flagship location to showcase its outstanding roster of established and emerging artists.

The building - a former pretzel factory built in 1910 - features a 35 foot atrium and open floor plan juxtaposed with the raw industrial character of the building's original elements. The soaring ceilings and concrete floors will enable Wexler to showcase a curated selection of works from its artists while not being limited by scale or weight.

The fully renovated 11,500 sq. ft warehouse was redesigned by DIGSAU, an architectural firm known for designing Philadelphia arts institutions such as The Clay Studio and the former Barnes Foundation into the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum for St. Joseph’s University.

The floating staircase and custom storage area were built in partnership with The Challenge Program, an organization that provides vocational training for Delaware’s youth to empower them with the confidence, skills and purpose needed to become productive members of society.

Wexler’s inaugural Fishtown exhibition includes works by Jomo Tariku, Andreea Avram Rusu, Valerie Campos, Henry Bermudez, Trish DeMasi, Gulla Jónsdóttir, Feyza Kemahiloglu, Edward McHugh, Greg Nangle, Malcolm Mobutu Smith, Eric Slayton, Mami Kato, and Patrick Weder. "Philadelphia is a magnet for arts and culture, and we are thrilled to move into this expansive new space to give our artists’ work the perfect backdrop to showcase their talents," says Wexler Gallery Co-Founder Sherri Apter Wexler. "We're looking forward to this new era for Wexler Gallery and welcome the Fishtown and greater Philadelphia community to stop by and view the dynamic and thought-provoking work of our artists and designers," adds Wexler Co-Founder Lewis Wexler. Wexler Gallery will kick off the opening of its new space in October during Design Philadelphia.