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| June 16, 2008 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Graduate Wins International Sculpure Center Outstanding Student Achievement Award PHILADELPHIA— Graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Jordan Griska was named a recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Awards. This year, 14 students were selected from among 401 faculty-sponsored nominees representing more than 162 art departments at colleges and universities around the world. more > |
| June 13, 2008 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Graduates Awarded Pew Fellowships in the Arts PHILADELPHIA— Of more than 300 applicants, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts graduates Anne Seidman and Mauro Zamora are two of four painters and twelve artists total to be awarded Pew Fellowships in the Arts. Both painters, Seidman and Zamora received $60,000 each, the largest such grants in the country for which individual artists can apply. more > |
| May 13, 2008 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Postpones Connie K. Duckworth Lecture PHILADELPHIA— The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts announces the “PAFA Art Teacher Award for Excellence,” created to recognize an outstanding art teacher in the School District of Philadelphia, grades K-12, for his or her exceptional commitment and dedication to their students and creativity in implementing or advocating the use of art in and out of the classroom. more > |
| May 12, 2008 PAFA Sponsors New Art Teacher Award for Excellence PHILADELPHIA— The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts announces the “PAFA Art Teacher Award for Excellence,” created to recognize an outstanding art teacher in the School District of Philadelphia, grades K-12, for his or her exceptional commitment and dedication to their students and creativity in implementing or advocating the use of art in and out of the classroom. more > |
| May 2, 2008 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Holds Commencement Ceremonies Mayor Michael A. Nutter to Confer Governor’s and Mayor’s Awards Edna Andrade to Receive Distinguished Alumni Award PHILADELPHIA— On Friday May 9, 2008, at 3 p.m., in the Rotunda of the Historic Landmark Building at 118 N. Broad St., the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will host commencement ceremonies recognizing the graduates of the Academy’s BFA, Post-Baccalaureate, MFA, and Certificate programs. In 2008, there are 34 Certificate, 16 Post-Baccalaureate, 43 MFA, and 11 Coordinated BFA with University of Pennsylvania graduates. more > |
| April 29, 2008 Julien Robson to Join Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts as Curator of Contemporary Art PHILADELPHIA— The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts announces Julien Robson’s appointment to the position of Curator of Contemporary Art, effective July 7, 2008. more > |
| April 1, 2008 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Offers New Summer Art Academy for Teachers PHILADELPHIA— For Educators and Art Teachers, K-12, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is now offering a new program, the Summer Art Academy for Teachers. more > |
| March 28, 2008 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Offers Summer Camp Programs for Kids PHILADELPHIA— For over twenty years, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has offered Summer FUNdamentals Art Camps for children ages 6 to 15. A recognized, enriching, creative experience for campers, the Academy’s summer camps take place in the beautiful galleries and art studios of the Academy and around Philadelphia. A variety of different sessions are available to choose from each week including cartooning, painting, circus, sculpture, drawing, wearable art, and much more. Sessions are designed to appeal to all levels and interests of young artists. Weeklong sessions begin July 7 and run through August 15. more > |
| March 25, 2008 Come as a Diva and Leave as a Dame! The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Celebrates “Women In White”Exhibition PHILADELPHIA— On Saturday, April 5, at 6 p.m. the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will host a special dinner celebrating women, wine, and white entitled, “Women in White.” In conjunction with the Academy’s yearlong initiative, “The Art of Remarkable Women,” which celebrates the achievements of women in the arts, sciences, business, politics, and other arenas, this special event honors the art, food, and wine of extraordinary women. more > |
| March 13, 2008 Thursday, May 8, 2008 the Women’s Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts hosts the Preview Party of the 107th Annual Student Exhibition PHILADELPHIA – The Women’s Board Preview Party launches the 107th Annual Student Exhibition (ASE) at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building at 128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia. Presented by the insurance firm Mather & Co., a division of Bollinger, Inc., in partnership with AIG Private Client Group the benefit evening is Thursday, May 8, 2008, from 5 to 8:30 pm. more > |
| March 10, 2008 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS HOSTS “CECILIA BEAUX—A VICTORIAN CARNIVAL” FAMILY DAY PHILADELPHIA— On Saturday, March 15, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will host “Cecilia Beaux—A Victorian Carnival” Family Day from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building as part of its Saturday Family Workshops series. more > |
| March 4, 2008 THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND “THE ART OF REMARKABLE WOMEN” PHILADELPHIA— This year, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts celebrates Women’s History Month as part of a yearlong initiative, “The Art of Remarkable Women,” honoring the achievements of women in the arts, sciences, business, politics, and other arenas. In February, the commemoration kicked off with the exhibition Cecilia Beaux, American Figure Painter. more > |
| February 19, 2008 NEW YORK ARTISTS HOST PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS SECOND ANNUAL ALUMNI ART EXHIBITION AND FUNDRAISER NEW YORK, NY— The NY Alumni Club of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will host the second annual New York Alumni Art Exhibition and Fundraiser March 1-22, 2008, sponsored by Frost and Reed Fine Art Dealers of New York and London. more > |
| February 11, 2008 FBI SPECIAL AGENT ROBERT K. WITTMAN TO LECTURE AT PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS PHILADELPHIA—On Friday, March 7, as a part of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ Academy First Friday, Special Agent (SA), Federal Bureau of Investigation, Robert K. Wittman will present a lecture entitled “U.S vs. Art Thieves: Tales from the FBI's Real Indiana Jones!” more > |
| February 6, 2008 PENNYSLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS SCULPTURE DEPARTMENT CHAIR ROBERT ROESCH APPOINTED TO ARTS COMMISSION BY MAYOR NUTTER PHILADELPHIA – Today, Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ Chair of the Department of Sculpture Robert Roesch as one eight appointments to the Art Commission. Other appointees are José Alminana, Moe Brooker, Sean Buffington, Karen Davis, Emmanuel Kelly, Robert Nix, and Patricia Alexander Sanford. Mayor Nutter has asked Moe Brooker to serve as Chair of the Commission. more > |
| January 28, 2008 ACADEMY FIRST FRIDAY FEATURES CECILIA BEAUX, AMERICAN FIGURE PAINTER PHILADELPHIA – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will offer the public its first opportunity to see the new exhibition Cecilia Beaux American Figure Painter during Academy First Friday, February 1, 2008, from 5 – 7 p.m. The exhibition will be in the Fisher Brooks Gallery in the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building at 128 N. Broad Street. more > |
| January 17, 2008 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS ANNOUNCES NEWLY APPROVED BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS PROGRAM PHILADELPHIA—The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has received plan approval for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, with a major in Fine Arts from national arts accrediting organization the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). From the State Board of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Academy has received preliminary approval for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) with concentrations in painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. The Academy will receive final approval after three years of yearly progress reports. more > |
| January 16, 2008 WILLIAM H. GERDTS TO JOIN PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS AS SENIOR ADVISOR FOR AMERICAN ART PHILADELPHIA—The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts announces Professor William H. Gerdts’ acceptance of the position of Senior Advisor for American Art, effective January 16, 2008. This follows the November 2007 appointments of Dr. Edward T. Lewis as CEO & President and Dr. David Brigham as Edna S. Tuttleman Museum Director. more > |
| December 3, 2007 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS CELEBRATES “SEASON OF PEACE” AT 14TH ANNUAL LOST DREAMS ON CANVAS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND MEMORIAL EVENT PHILADELPHIA— On Sunday, December 16, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Veterans Against Drugs will host the 14th annual Lost Dreams on Canvas Holiday Celebration and Memorial Event at the Academy’s Historic Landmark Building (118 North Broad Street). more > |
| November 12, 2007 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS BEGINS REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2008 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES PHILADELPHIA— The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is currently registering students for its Continuing Education program, which includes over 70 courses and workshops for adults and high school students. There are classes appropriate for all levels from students venturing into art for the first time, to those returning after a long absence, to those preparing a portfolio. more > |
| November 19, 2007 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS HOSTS “SPACE IS THE PLACE” FAMILY DAY PHILADELPHIA— On Saturday, December 1, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will host “Space Is the Place” Family Day from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm in the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building as part of its Saturday Family Workshops series. more > |
| November 12, 2007 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS ANNOUNCES TRAVELING LECTURE SERIES PHILADELPHIA— The Academy Traveling Lecture Series, a new initiative of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, will bring free, 30 minute programs to interested groups and organizations at their own locations. Programs include a lecture, images, and a Q&A period. Presentations will be given by Academy staff. more > |
| November 12, 2007 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS TO HOST 14TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PRINT SALE ON ACADEMY FIRST FRIDAY PHILADELPHIA – The Printmaking Department of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will offer holiday shoppers a unique opportunity with its Annual Holiday Print Sale, scheduled for Friday, December 7, 2007, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The sale, held in the print shop located on the sixth floor of the Academy’s Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, features cards, etchings, lithographs, stamp prints, and woodcuts by Academy students as well as demonstrations on different printmaking techniques by Academy faculty. All prints are priced under $100, and there is no cost for admission. more > |
| November 7, 2007 RENOWNED ART CONSULTANT BARBARA GUGGENHEIM TO LECTURE AT PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS PHILADELPHIA—On Thursday, November 15, from 6-8PM, renowned art advisor Barbara Guggenheim will conduct an exclusive lecture, “The Art of Collecting,” for The Potamkin Collectors Society at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. more > |
| October 26, 2007 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS CONTINUES NEW TRADITION OF ACADEMY-WIDE FIRST FRIDAYS PHILADELPHIA – Building upon the success of last month’s inaugural academy-wide First Friday, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will participate in Philadelphia’s festivities on Friday, November 2: more > |
| October 18, 2007 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Announces a New President and a New Museum Director PHILADELPHIA – The Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is pleased to announce that Dr. Edward T. Lewis has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (effective November 1, 2007) and Dr. David R. Brigham has been appointed Edna S. Tuttleman Director of the Academy Museum (effective immediately). more > |
| October 18, 2007 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS FILLS TOP POSITION Academy Trustees Name Edward T. Lewis New President PHILADELPHIA – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts announced today the appointment of Dr. Edward T. Lewis as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2007. more > |
| October 18, 2007 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Names David R. Brigham New Museum Director PHILADELPHIA – The Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts announced today the appointment of Dr. David R. Brigham as The Edna S. Tuttleman Director of the Academy Museum, effective immediately. more > |
| October 1, 2007 ANNUAL PRINT SALE OFFERS AFFORDABLE, UNIQUE GIFT OPPORTUNITIES CREATED BY ACADEMY STUDENTS PHILADELPHIA (October 1, 2007) - The Printmaking Department of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will offer holiday shoppers a unique opportunity for the 14th year with its Annual Holiday Print Sale, scheduled for Friday, December 7, 2007, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Annual Print Sale, held in the printshop located on the sixth floor of the Academy’s Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, features cards, etchings, lithographs, stamp prints, and woodcuts by Academy students as well as demonstrations on different printmaking techniques by Academy faculty. All prints are priced under $100, and there is no cost for admission. more > |
| September 28, 2007 ACADEMY FIRST FRIDAYS -- A FIRST FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia is home to tradition. First Fridays are a big part of the tradition. In conjunction with the city’s First Friday festivities, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts adds to the tradition with Academy First Fridays each month of the year, with our inaugural event on Friday, October 5, 2007. more > |
| September 17, 2007 RENOWNED CHEF JEAN-MARIE LACROIX TO CREATE MENU FOR ACADEMY’S ANNUAL WINE AUCTION PHILADELPHIA – Renowned Philadelphia chef Jean-Marie Lacroix has been selected to serve as guest chef for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ ninth annual wine auction, Bacchanal!, to be held on November 3, 2007. Lacroix, formerly of the Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia, will create a menu based on the wine list created by Jean-Michel Cazes, proprietor of Château Lynch-Bages and its family of vineyards in the Bordeaux region of France, the Academy’s honorary winemaker for this year’s event. Bacchanal! is an annual fundraiser, co-chaired by Board of Trustees Chair Donald R. Caldwell, Dr. Patricia Riley, and Dr. Robert Kreb, featuring wine tastings and silent and live auctions. more > |
| August 8, 2007 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY’S ART-AT-LUNCH LECTURE SERIES ANNOUNCED FOR FALL 2007 PHILADELPHIA – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ Art-at-Lunch series of talks on American art and culture takes place on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring their lunch or purchase it in the Academy Café and enjoy discussions and lectures with scholars and artists covering a variety of topics related to the Academy’s exhibitions, collections and areas of interest. Art-at-Lunch is free with admission. Academy Members and students with a current identification receive free admission. For more information: 215-972-7600 or visit www.pafa.edu. more > |
| August 7, 2007 RECENT ACADEMY MFA GRADUATES RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS GRANTS FROM JOAN MITCHELL FOUNDATION PHILADELPHIA – Recent Academy Master of Fine Arts graduates Stephanie Beck and Andrew Patterson have been named recipients of the prestigious Joan Mitchell Foundation Annual MFA Grant Program Award. Both artists will receive a grant in the amount of $15,000. more > |
| August 7, 2007 NEW BARON OF BORDEAUX JEAN-MICHEL CAZES TO BE HONORED AT ACADEMY’S NINTH ANNUAL WINE AUCTION The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has selected Jean-Michel Cazes, proprietor of Château Lynch-Bages and its family of vineyards in the Bordeaux region of France, as its honorary winemaker for Bacchanal! the Academy’s ninth annual wine auction. This year’s event will be held Saturday, November 3, 2007. The Academy is authorized to host Bacchanal! by Pennsylvania’s Liquor Control Board and is generously supported by The Haverford Trust Company, this year’s presenting sponsor. Proceeds from Bacchanal! are used to support scholastic aid at the Academy. more > |
| March 7, 2007 THOMAS EAKINS’ THE GROSS CLINIC GOES ON PUBLIC VIEW AT THE ACADEMY Two free days of public viewing will be offered March 17 and 18 Thomas Eakins’ masterpiece, The Gross Clinic, which the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Philadelphia Museum of Art jointly purchased from Thomas Jefferson University this winter, will be on view in Gallery 9 of the Academy’s Historic Landmark Building (118 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia) beginning Wednesday, March 14. To celebrate the arrival of the painting and the broad public support for which the fundraising initiative to keep it in Philadelphia received, the public will be able to view the painting free of charge from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18. more > |
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2007 KIM SAJET CONCLUDES TENURE AT PENNSLYVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS Sajet selected to head Historical Society of Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts confirmed today that Kim Sajet, Senior Vice President of Museum and Public Programs, will resign her post to become President and CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania effective April 2, 2007. The Academy has begun its search to find a qualified replacement for Sajet who will lead the institution’s museum and public education efforts. more > |
| January 17, 2007 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY’S ART-AT-LUNCH LECTURE SERIES ANNOUNCED FOR SPRING 2007 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ Art-at-Lunch series of talks on American art and culture takes place on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring their lunch or purchase it in the Academy Café and enjoy discussions and lectures with scholars and artists covering a variety of topics related to the Academy’s exhibitions, collections and areas of interest. Art-at-Lunch is free with admission. Academy Members and students with a current identification receive free admission. For more information: 215-972-7600 or visit www.pafa.edu. more > |
| January 5, 2007 THE GROSS CLINIC GOES ON VIEW AT PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, AS FUNDRAISING CONTINUES Thomas Eakins’1875 masterpiece, The Gross Clinic, goes on public view today at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and in early March will hang at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. It is on loan to the Museum from Thomas Jefferson University until it is sold later this month by the University to the Museum and the Pennsylvania Academy, which have joined in an extraordinary ongoing fundraising effort. more > |
| December 21,
2006 PHILADELPHIA LEADERS AND BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT UNITE TO SECURE THOMAS EAKINS' THE GROSS CLINIC FOR PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street announced at a press conference today that Thomas Eakins’s painting, The Gross Clinic, will stay in Philadelphia forever. The philanthropic community in Philadelphia has united with a nationwide grassroots effort to enable two cultural institutions here to match the $68 million sale price of the painting. more > |
| December 11,
2006 NATIONAL CULTURAL, CIVIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS JOIN COMMITTEE TO KEEP EAKINS’ MASTERPIECE IN PHILADELPHIA …Kevin Bacon, Moe Brooker, Meryl Levitz among members… Philadelphia, PA (December 11, 2006) – National cultural, civic and community leaders are uniting to broaden the public’s understanding of the social and artistic importance of Thomas Eakins’ 1875 masterpiece, The Gross Clinic, and to ensure the painting stays in Philadelphia. The leaders have joined “The Committee to Keep Eakins’ Masterpiece in Philadelphia,” a group recently established by The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and led by WHYY President & CEO William J. Marrazzo. more > |
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2006 WHYY PRESIDENT & CEO WILLIAM J. MARRAZZO TO LEAD THE COMMITTEE TO KEEP EAKINS’ MASTERPIECE IN PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, PA (November 22, 2006) – The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts announced today that WHYY President & CEO William J. Marrazzo will convene and lead a committee of national cultural, civic and community leaders to broaden the public’s understanding of the social and artistic importance of Thomas Eakins’ 1875 masterpiece, The Gross Clinic, and to ensure it stays in Philadelphia. more > |
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2006 CITY INSTITUTIONS, OFFICIALS UNITE TO KEEP EAKINS MASTERPIECE IN PHILADELPHIA In an appeal to the community, a fund and hotline are
established for The Gross Clinic Philadelphia, PA (November 17, 2006) -- The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, public and private institutions, city officials, and civic leaders are joining forces in the effort to raise $68 million to keep Thomas Eakins’ 1875 masterpiece, The Gross Clinic, in Philadelphia. Partners in the drive to keep the spectacular painting in the city where it was painted have established The Fund for Eakins’ Masterpiece and, recognizing the difficulty of the challenge, are reaching out to the community for support. The action comes in response to an announcement by the painting’s owner, Thomas Jefferson University, that local art museums and governmental institutions must match the price by December 26, 2006, or the painting will be sold to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, founded by Alice L. Walton, and scheduled to open in 2009, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. more > |
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August 7, 2006 DEREK GILLMAN CONCLUDES DISTINGUISHED TENURE AT THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS; NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT OF THE BARNES FOUNDATION
Gillman selected as a result of exhaustive worldwide search for premier fine arts leadership PHILADELPHIA (August 7, 2006) – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts confirmed today that Derek Gillman will be resigning his post as President and the Edna S. Tuttleman Director to take on the position of Executive Director and President of The Barnes Foundation. Gillman’s transition will be effective as of October 2006, and the Academy has set in motion its search for a qualified replacement who will continue to champion the traditions of excellence, dedication and commitment to the fine arts that the Academy has exemplified for 200 years. more > |
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May 31, 2006 PENNSLYVANIA ACADEMY ACQUIRES MAJOR WORK BY MINIMALIST ROBERT RYMAN PHILADELPHIA, MAY 31, 2006 - The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts announced today it will install this June the recently acquired Philadelphia Prototype, 2002, a major work by Minimalist painter Robert Ryman. The work is a painting installation composed of acrylic paint on vinyl sheets and requires a dedicated exhibition space. The Academy will mount the installation in the recently renovated Samuel M.V. Hamilton building, the galleries of which are dedicated to the post-World War II areas of the collection. The Academy acquired the work from Larry Becker Contemporary Art in Philadelphia, where Ryman first installed it for an exhibition in 2002. more > |
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May 11, 2006 MARSHA BRAVERMAN NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS PHILADELPHIA - (May 11, 2006) The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts today announced the appointment of Marsha Braverman of Dresher, PA, to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications. At the Pennsylvania Academy, Braverman, who most recently served as Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, will oversee a staff of eight and will direct marketing strategies that support the Academy's audience and enrollment development. Braverman will oversee the advertising and public relations initiatives as well as visitor services and retail operations. Additionally, she will serve as the Academy's liaison between key cultural, community, and business leaders. more > |
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April 19, 2006 ACADEMY ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT PHILADELPHIA - (April 19, 2006) The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts announced today the appointment of Louisa Hanshew of Maple Glen, PA, as Senior Vice President of Development. In this newly created position, Hanshew will coordinate a staff of 13 and oversee the Pennsylvania Academy's capital campaign, develop short and long-term fundraising strategies, identify and cultivate prospective donors, and serve as the vital link between the institution and its Board of Trustees. more > |
| April 10, 2006 HISTORICAL PORTRAIT OF KING GEORGE III ON VIEW IN HISTORIC LANDMARK BUILDING PHILADELPHIA – (April 10, 2006) The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts today placed the historical full-length portrait of George III by Scottish artist Sir Allan Ramsay (1713-1784) and Studio on view - after extensive restoration by Chief Conservator Aella Diamantopoulos - in the Washington Foyer of the historic landmark building located at 118 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia. The portrait of the English king, who ruled the country while America strived for independence, is hung adjacent to the Pennsylvania Academy's George Washington (The Lansdowne Portrait) by Gilbert Stuart. The pairing of these portraits of two 18th century political giants tells a distinct tale of American and artistic heritage. more > |
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November 9, 2005 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY RECEIVES 2005 NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS President George W. Bush today announced the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a recipient of the 2005 National Medal of Arts. The medal, the highest arts award given to artists, arts organizations, and patrons by the United States government, is awarded annually by the President to individuals or groups who, in his judgment, “are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support, and availability of the arts in the United States. more > |
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October 28, 2005 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY NAMES STAN GREIDUS VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts today announced the appointment of Stan Greidus as Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid. In this position, Greidus will oversee the cultivation of new students for the Academy’s certificate, BFA, post baccalaureate, and MFA programs, as well as creating a targeted marketing strategy to increase student enrollment, which, due to the opening of the Academy’s Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, is expected to grow from nearly 300 to 400 students. more > |
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June 24, 2005 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS NAMES NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Ka-Msiyara Corbett will lead the Academy's capital campaign and major gifts program, and provide overall direction for fundraising efforts with alumni, foundations and corporations. more > |
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Jan. 7, 2005 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY TO LAUNCH 200TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH BLACK-TIE EVENT Gala: Jan. 8, 2005, 6:30 to 2 a.m. Young Friends After-Party: Jan. 8, 2005, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, home to America's artists, will launch its 200th Anniversary Celebration with an elaborate gala on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. more > |
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November 11, 2004 PORTFOLIO AT THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMYTM NEW SHOP ON AVENUE OF THE ARTS NORTH OPENS NOV. 17 IN NEW MUSEUM/SCHOOL BUILDING Grand Opening: Nov. 17. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Portfolio at the Pennsylvania AcademyTM, a unique shopping experience on the Avenue of the Arts, opens Wednesday Nov. 17 in the new Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, two blocks north of City Hall (128 N. Broad Street). more > |
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August 19, 2004 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS HONORS DAVID RAMEY OF RAMEY WINE CELLARS SIXTH ANNUAL WINE AUCTION INCLUDES STAR LINE-UP OF WINEMAKERS AND GUEST CHEFS Nov. 6, 2004 David Ramey, President and Co-Founder of Ramey Wine Cellars in Healdsburg, Ca., will be honored with the 2004 Thomas Jefferson Award at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' sixth annual Wine Auction. Ramey will receive the award on Nov. 6 at the black tie event benefiting the Pennsylvania Academy. more > |
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June 29, 2004 USARTISTS: AMERICAN FINE ART SHOW "A COLLECTORS HAVEN" Oct. 22-24, 2004 Preview Gala: Oct. 21 The 13th annual USArtists: American Fine Art Show, presented by the Women's Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, features more than 50 art galleries from around the country. more > |
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June 25, 2004 WINE AUCTION PAIRS FINE ART AND FINE WINE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS HOSTS EVENT IN NEW SAMUEL M. V. HAMILTON BUILDING Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004 The Pennsylvania Academy's sixth annual Wine Auction includes wine tastings, a gourmet dinner created by renowned chef Marc Vetri and honoring winemaker David Ramey, a silent auction and a grand live auction led by Sotheby's auctioneer and Executive Vice President, C. Hugh Hildesley. more > |
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June 11, 2004 200 YEARS OF AMERICAN ART PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY CELEBRATE 200TH ANNIVERSARYThe 200th Anniversary Celebration begins with an elaborate gala on Jan. 8. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, home to America's artists, celebrates its 200th Anniversary in 2005 with a yearlong series of exhibitions, events, family activities and more. more > |
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June 9, 2004 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS NAMES MASS. NATIVE TO RUN EVENTS AND FACILITY SALES Melissa Reddington of Newtonville, Mass., has been named Director of Events and Facility Sales at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. more > |
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2004 A LIFETIME OF ART: PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS TO HONOR ARTHUR DeCOSTA AT 103RD ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITIONS May 7, 3 p.m. The Alumni Association of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will honor alumnus and long-time instructor Arthur DeCosta ('48) of Merion Station, Pa., with its 2nd annual Distinguished Alumni Award. more > |
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January 22, 2004 JOHN KNOX NAMED VP OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS AT PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS APPOINTMENT COMPLETES SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, America's oldest art museum and school of fine arts, has named John B. Knox of King of Prussia, Pa., as Vice President of Finance and Operations. more > |
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January 7, 2004 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME! PHILLIES FAMILY DAY AT THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY SET FOR JAN. 31 Event Date: Jan. 31, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Art and baseball collide when the artists featured at the Phillies' Citizens Bank Park take Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts visitors out to the ballgame! more > |
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December 15, 2003 BELOVED MURAL PROGRAM RESUMES AT PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS--PROGRAM BOASTS TRADITION OF MAXFIELD PARRISH, VIOLET OAKLEY, MORE Inspired by increasing international recognition of Philadelphia's stature as a center of mural arts, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will revive its historic mural painting program as part of the Certificate of Fine Arts degree. Mural painting classes begin when the Pennsylvania Academy's spring semester commences on Jan. 12, 2004. more > |
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November 5, 2003 HEALING THROUGH EXPRESSION LOST DREAMS ON CANVAS EXHIBITION REFLECTS ON VIOLENCE AND HARMONY Lost Dreams on Canvas, a community program led by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, offers communities a chance to heal, prevent violence and remember young lives tragically lost. more > |
| April 27, 2005 HOME TO AMERICA'S ARTISTS--PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY CELEBRATES 200TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2005 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, home to America’s artists, celebrates its 200th Anniversary in 2005 with a yearlong series of exhibitions, events, family activities and more. The Pennsylvania Academy, established by artist Charles Willson Peale, is the oldest art school and museum of fine arts in the nation. more > |
| March 9, 2005 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS' ARTWORK FOCAL POINT FOR ROOM DESIGNS AT PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
March 6 - 13, 2005 Six paintings from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ renowned collection have been digitally reproduced as the focal points of six individual room designs in a floral and design competition at the Philadelphia Flower Show (March 6-13, 2005). more > |
| Jan. 8, 2005 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY COMMEMORATES MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WITH LIVE THE DREAM FAMILY DAY Jan. 15, 2005 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by exploring the concepts of dreams, non-violence, and tolerance through a variety of cultural and artistic performances and activities on Saturday, January 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lost Dreams on Canvas, a collection of portraits commemorating children who were innocent victims of violence, will also be on display. more > |
| Jan. 8, 2005 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF ITS MEDAL OF HONOR Three artists honored as part of Academy's 200th Anniversary Celebration Artists Louise Bourgeois, Helen Frankenthaler and R.B. Kitaj will receive the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ Medal of Honor, presented as part of the Academy’s 200th Anniversary Celebration. more > |
| Sept. 24, 2004 PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY ENTERS THIRD CENTURY WITH MAJOR MARKETING CAMPAIGN PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS CELEBRATES 200TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2005
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| December 2, 2004 ACADEMY OPENS SCULPTURE STUDY CENTER: NEW RESOURCES BLENDS ART EDUCATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts combines public exhibition with elements of its rigorous fine arts curriculum in a new Sculpture Study Center, exemplifying the institution's use of its sculpture collection in fine arts training. The first of its kind in Philadelphia and an exceptional resource worldwide, the center opens in the new Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building Jan. 11, 2005, with the Academy’s 200th Anniversary Celebration. more > |
| March 25, 2003 ACADEMY OPENS NEW SCHOOL FACILITIES CLASSES BEGIN IN NEW AVENUE OF THE ARTS BUILDING Students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree, Certificate of Fine Arts in painting, or Post-Baccalaureate study at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts are the first to occupy private, state-of-the-art studios on the top three floors of the new Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building at 128 N. Broad Street. Classes began September 4 in the new classrooms, studios and painting terrace with views of City Hall (two blocks away), Liberty One and Two towers, and several additional Center City landmarks. more > |