The Peale Circle

The Peale Circle is a group of individuals who have committed to a leading role in the financial support of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Through their efforts, the Peale Circle makes a significant contribution to Academy programs and its collections. Peale members also enjoy a special relationship with the Academy, its staff and resources. For more information, contact Cecily Macy at 215-972-2597 or cmacy@pafa.org.

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General Membership Benefits

  • Unlimited free admission to PAFA
  • 10% discount at the Academy Café
  • Early registration for summer art camp and family programs
  • Reciprocal memberships at over 250 museums across the country
  • 12 complimentary tickets to PAFA
  • 20% discount at Portfolio at the Pennsylvania Academy

The Violet Oakley Circle

$1,000 to $2,499

  • All General Membership Benefits
  • Recognition in Preview newsletter
  • Recognition on Donor Board
  • 10% discount on continuing education programs
  • An invitation to the annual Dean’s Luncheon
  • Invitations to exclusive donor appreciation events
  • Quarterly insider updates

The Horace Pippin Circle

$2,500 to $4,999

  • All General Membership and Oakley Group Benefits
  • An invitation to the annual President’s Dinner
  • Private curatorial tours of PAFA exhibitions

The Thomas Eakins Circle

$5,000 to $9,999

  • All General Membership, Oakley and Pippin Group benefits
  • An invitation to an exclusive annual President’s Exhibition preview reception
  • An invitation to “Art-at-Work.” Experience the creation of art with PAFA students and alumni in a studio setting.

The Cecilia Beaux Circle

$10,000 to $24,999

  • All General Membership, Oakley, Pippin and Eakins Group benefits
  • A complimentary rental of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for a special event (catering, security and housekeeping not included)
  • Private wine dinner with the President of the Academy at an artist’s studio or collector’s home

The Charles Willson Peale Circle

$25,000 +

  • All General Membership, Oakley, Pippin, Eakins and Beaux Group benefits
  • 2 tickets to Bacchanal!, the annual Wine Gala and Auction. Includes two tickets to a private Winemaker Dinner as well as Jefferson Award Gala and Auction.
  • An exclusive evening hosted by the officers of the Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts