Participants explore materials and process during a workshop at the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia.
Grantee details
Grantee: Jessica Gatlin
Project: Student Travel and workshop at the Fabric Workshop and Museum
Grant Month: February 2026
Impact Area: Youth & Education / Creative Access / Artist Support / Creative Community
Impact Summary
This Tour de Force grant supported Jessica Gatlin, Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Maryland, College Park, in expanding student access to the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia. The project helped students encounter new materials, ideas, and creative practices beyond the classroom. By supporting travel and participation, the grant opened space for young artists to connect with a wider creative community and imagine new possibilities for their own work.
What’s Your Tour de Force?
My Tour de Force is the opportunity to continually challenge and expand ideas of what art can be and where art can take place.
Images and Documentation
Images document student participation in the Fabric Workshop and Museum visit and the project’s focus on creative access and learning beyond the classroom.
