Press Releases

For the most up-to-date information, press releases and event calendars concerning the 200th Anniversary Celebration will be posted here.

 

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Release Date: 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. more > 

 
Release Date: 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 > 

 
Release Date: 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. more > 

 
Release Date: 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 > 

 
Release Date: Jan. 7, 2005
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY TO LAUNCH
200TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH
BLACK-TIE GALA EVENT

Gala: Jan. 8, 2005, 6:30 p.m. 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.

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Release Date: 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 > 

 
Release Date: September 24, 2004
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY ENTERS THIRD CENTURY WITH MAJOR MARKETING CAMPAIGN
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS CELEBRATES
200TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2005


The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, home to America's artists, approaches its 200th Anniversary Celebration with a major marketing campaign. more > 

 
Release Date: June 11, 2004
200 YEARS OF AMERICAN ART
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY CELEBRATES 200TH ANNIVERSARY


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 > 

 
Release Date: 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.  more > 

 
Release Date: 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. more >