Art At Noon

Adult Programs

Enjoy online discussions and lectures with scholars and artists covering a variety of topics related to PAFA’s exhibitions, collections, and areas of interest. Art At Noon is held on Wednesdays 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM. Take a peek at some of our favorite past presentations on PAFA's YouTube Channel!

Person looking at a painting
Art At Noon

A Nation of Artists Preview

The still life painting by the American artist S. Hilbert Sabin, titled Art Collector's Desk, depicts a cluttered wooden desk surface with various objects, including stacks of books, art brushes, and an open book.
Art At Noon

So, You Want to Collect Art?

Headshot of Brittany Lewis
Art At Noon

Art in Motion: PAFA’s 2026 Exhibitions and the Future of Public Engagement

Oil painting titled El Bolero by Rafael Ferrer, created in 1983–84. The canvas measures 60 by 72 inches and features expressive, abstract forms in rich colors. © Rafael Ferrer, courtesy of the artist.
Art At Noon

Bodies and Souls: Preview with Robert Cozzolino

Streetcar Travel in Philadelphia in 1876, an oil painting by Edwin Haley (1876), depicts a bustling Philadelphia street scene with horse-drawn streetcars, pedestrians, and buildings lining the road.
Art At Noon
Online

Philadelphia History through Art – Part II

James Van Der Zee's Florence Mills, singer & comedienne
Art At Noon
Online

A Nimble Arc: James Van Der Zee and Photography

Program Support

The spring's Art At Noon lectures are supported by the Lefkoe family,  in memory of a beloved member of the docent corps, Mildred T. Lefkoe.

The fall's Art At Noon lectures are supported by the Behrend Family in memory of Rose Susan Hirschhorn Behrend, a former docent at the Academy and great supporter of its education programs. 


PAFA is licensed through the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and is a nonprofit institution accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Program structure and details are subject to standard academic and accreditation review and may be updated accordingly.

 

 

Subscribe to PAFA Happenings

* indicates required

Are you currently a PAFA member? *

Are you a PAFA graduate? *

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please confirm that you would like to hear from us:

You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at marketing@pafa.org. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices.