STORIES FROM PAFA

Alums Nicole Parker and Martin Geiger Receive Grants from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation

Congratulations are in order for alums Nicole Parker (BFA '17, Cert '18) and Martin Geiger (Cert '19) on their recent awards from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation. The organization supports emerging artists from around the world who are working in a representational style and demonstrate the determination and talent to pursue a lifetime career in their art practice.

painting of train coming toward viewer out of tunnel
Each a Glimpse and Gone Forever
Nicole Parker
painting of outdoor pool
Midsummer Animation
Martin Geiger
Links
Martin Geiger | Artist Website
Nicole Parker | Artist Website
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
Painting department at PAFA

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