Pre-College Programs
Pre-college programs are designed for high school students interested in developing their artistic, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills through a wide range of classes. Participants will learn with other creative students under the guidance of our acclaimed faculty at the oldest Art Academy in the United States.
Our classes help to develop strong traditional fine art making skills in combination with contemporary practices, enabling students to experiment and find their own personal voice. All students enjoy museum access, including the ability to study directly from artworks in the museum galleries.
Teen and Pre-College Programs at PAFA are generously supported by the Pincus Family Foundation, PECO, the Hamilton Family Charitable Trust, and FJN Charitable Foundation.
AFTER-SCHOOL STUDIO ARTS PROGRAM
This free program gives students from diverse background the opportunity to develop foundational art skills.
SATURDAY STUDIO ART CLASSES
Saturday classes in the fall and spring are an opportunity for high schools students to develop their studio art skills with the support of outstanding PAFA faculty. All levels welcome.
YOUTH COUNCIL
PAFA's Youth Council is a free, paraprofessional after-school program that offers interested teens a chance to create a prominent place for young audiences in the daily life of the museum.
SUMMER ACADEMY
Summer Academy is a rigorous, four-week, college-level art-making experience for talented and motivated high school students at the nation's first and premier school of fine art.
YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS
PAFA’s family programs unite parents and children through hands-on art-making, interactive gallery activities, and creative workshops that spark learning, connection, and imagination.
PAFA is a non-profit school accredited through the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
PAFA is an applicant for licensure with the State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
PAFA, like any other college or university, cannot guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another institution. Transfer of credit is regulated by the criteria established by the receiving institution. It is the student's responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted by another institution of the student's choice. All PAFA officials are required to accurately represent the transferability of any courses, programs, and certificates offered by PAFA.
Contact Us
PAFA offers programs for artists and art lovers of all ages and skill levels who want to learn about and make art.