The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) presents an exciting array of exhibition-related programs in celebration of David Lynch: The Unified Field, the first major U.S. museum exhibition of international filmmaker, artist and PAFA alumnus David Lynch, on view September 13, 2014 – January 11…

Local Philanthropists' Art Purchase

Breaks PAFA Student Exhibition Record

Maguire Foundation purchases sculpture at Annual Student Exhibition for $28,000
 

PHILADELPHIA (August 12, 2014) – Two noted local philanthropists who are fixtures of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ renowned Annual…

PAFA Introduces Two New Programs:

Fine Arts Illustration Major and Low-Residency MFA

 

PHILADELPHIA (July 22, 2014) – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is expanding its curriculum with two new programs developed to serve the needs of burgeoning art students and established creative…

PAFA Welcomes New Board of Trustee Members

PHILADELPHIA (July 7, 2014) – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to welcome four new resident trustees, as well as two new national trustees to its board of trustees. The new members of the board were elected during PAFA’s June Board…

Immersive 118-ft Wall Painting by Markus Linnenbrink

Transforms Lobby of PAFA’s Hamilton Building

Installation in progress June 16–25, 2014

 

PHILADELPHIA (June 13, 2014) — The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to announce a new, permanent installation by artist Markus Linnenbrink…

PAFA and Mixed Greens Gallery Showcase Work by PAFA Graduates

On view July 1–18 at Mixed Greens Gallery in NYC

Reception: Wednesday, July 10, 6-8 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA (June 9, 2014) — The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) and Mixed Greens gallery are pleased to announce On Being Solid, a group…

PAFA Announces 2014 Winners of Prestigious Travel Scholarships

and Museum Purchase Prizes

Over $170,000 in scholarships competitively awarded to students

 

PHILADELPHIA (May 23, 2014) – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is thrilled to announce the 2014 recipients of its most prestigious…

PAFA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of After-School Studio Arts Program

Offering free honors-level art training to over 3,000 students since 1994

Reception: May 18, 3-5 p.m.
 

PHILADELPHIA (May 13, 2014) — The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) celebrates the 20th anniversary of its After-School…

 

PAFA Celebrates 209th Commencement on May 9, 2014

Jane Golden to Deliver Commencement Address

 

PHILADELPHIA (May 5, 2014) - The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) celebrates its 209th Commencement on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 3 p.m. in the Historic Landmark Building (118 N. Broad Street).

PAFA…

 

PAFA’s 113th Annual Student Exhibition:
A Celebration of Tradition and the Art of Today

May 9 – June 1, 2014

 

PHILADELPHIA (April 21, 2014) — The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) presents its 113th Annual Student Exhibition (ASE),  May 9 – June 1, 2014 in PAFA’s Samuel M.V. Hamilton…