Kara Petraglia

Membership and Development Manager at Shofuso Japanese House And Garden

Kara Petraglia's Professional Contact Details

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****@japanphilly.org

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(215) 878-5097

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Company

Shofuso Japanese House And Garden

Person Seniority

manager

Kara Petraglia's Current Company Details

Shofuso Japanese House And Garden

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US • 4 Employees

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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a traditional-style Japanese house and nationally-ranked garden in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park that reflects the history of Japanese culture in Philadelphia, from the 1876 Centennial Exposition to the installation of its contemporary paintings in 2007. Shofuso hosts over 17,000 visitors each year from more than 20 different countries. Shofuso was built in Japan in 1953 using traditional techniques and materials and exhibited in the courtyard at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It was moved to Philadelphia in 1958, to the site of several previous Japanese structures dating to the 1876 Centennial Exposition. In 2007, internationally renowned artist Hiroshi Senju, inspired by our waterfall, donated 20 murals to Shofuso. A viewing garden with koi pond and island, a tea garden, and a courtyard garden comprise the 17th century-style Japanese walled and fenced garden of this historic site and museum. The newly-restored, historic 1876 Sakura Pavilion is year-round space for programming, classes, meetings, events, and exhibitions. Friends of the Japanese House and Garden (FJHG) administers, operates, maintains and preserves Shofuso. FJHG is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1982.

Founded Year

1958

Organization Website

japanesehouse.org

Organization Languages

English

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