Two in Time
Join us for the Opening Reception of Two in Time: A Celebration of the Legacy of Dan Miller & Bruce Samuelson, a special exhibition that honors the work of esteemed, longstanding PAFA faculty members, Dan Miller and Bruce Samuelson. Not only a recognition of their extensive artistic practices that collectively span painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture, the exhibition also honors the incredible impact these instructors have had on the PAFA community—from students, faculty, to alumni. As students of the Academy (Dan graduated in 1959 and Bruce in 1968), their journeys have been interwoven with the fabric of PAFA’s deeply rooted educational history that blends tradition with innovation, skills with concepts, and practice with artistic voice.
Two in Time shows its viewers that two of a kind is better than one. As Dan and Bruce have left their imprints upon many at PAFA across programs—from their authentic teaching, thoughtful critiques, and unwavering dedication—these gems have contributed to what makes the School of Fine Arts a sanctuary for artists.
Together their PAFA legacies constitute over a century of teaching and inspiring others. Etched into the hearts and practices of past, current, and future makers, the timeless influence of Dan and Bruce as both faculty and artists is celebrated in this momentous exhibition and beyond.
Dan Miller received an MFA degree in painting from the University of Pennsylvania in 1958 and graduated from PAFA the following year. Since returning to PAFA as a faculty member in 1964, he has served as instructor in art history, painting, and printmaking. As an administrator, he has fulfilled the duties of Dean of Faculty, Acting Dean of the School, Chairman of the Painting Department, and since 1998, Chair of the MFA Program. He has had 71 one-person exhibitions involving printmaking and sculpture. His work is in numerous private and public collections. Miller has taught courses in beginning, intermediate and advance relief in the Certificate/BFA program. He has also been a Critic in the Certificate, BFA, and MFA programs.
Bruce Samuelson was born in Philadelphia and was educated at PAFA. He has taught painting and drawing at PAFA since 1973. Samuelson has exhibited in over thirty one-person exhibitions. His paintings and drawings are represented in numerous private and public collections, including the Chapel Art Center, Saint Anselm College, Manchester NH; the Picker Art Gallery, Colgate University, NY; the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art, Ursinus College, PA; PAFA, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia; and the Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa, OK. He is currently represented by Stanek Gallery, Philadelphia. He has received many awards including the PAFA and Fellowship Purchase Prize and the Percy M. Owens Memorial Award for a Distinguished Pennsylvania Artist, Fellowship of PAFA. Samuelson has taught courses in Advanced Drawing and Painting in the Certificate/BFA/Post-Bac/MFA programs. He has also been a Critic in the Certificate, BFA, and MFA programs.