Find An Expert

PAFA connects journalists with experts in American art, arts education, and museum studies. To request interviews or commentary, contact our Marketing and Communications team using the form below.

Media Requests & Press Inquiries

Members of the media may request images to accompany media coverage of PAFA’s special exhibitions and its collection by contacting the Marketing and Communications team using the form to the right.

PAFA’s Press Room includes Electronic Press Kits (EPKs) and press releases for exhibitions, programs, and institutional updates. Materials are available for media use and must be properly credited; additional permissions may be required.

Rights & Reproductions

All requests to reproduce works from our permanent collection in publications must be submitted through the Rights & Reproductions Office.

Archival & Other Requests

All other requests should contact Research Services at PAFA.

Important: By accessing and downloading the digital files, you are agreeing to the following permissions: Images are provided exclusively to the press, and only for purposes of publicity for the duration of an exhibition at PAFA. The Museum grants permission to use images only to the extent of its ownership rights relating to those images--the responsibility for any additional permissions remains solely with the party reproducing the images. In addition, the images must be accompanied by the credit line and any copyright information as it appears above, and the party reproducing the images must not distort or mutilate the images.

Anyone who wishes to film on campus for commercial, non-news purposes must submit in writing to Marketing and Communications detailed information about the proposed project, including:

• Locations requested
• Date and time of shooting
• Length of shooting
• Number of people involved in each day’s shooting
• Type of activity to be filmed, taped or photographed
• List of equipment and vehicles used in connection with the project
• Sizes and composition of structures that will be used in the shoot

All movie scripts must be reviewed and approved by PAFA.

No mention is to be made of or recognition given to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts unless specifically authorized.

Photography and filming/taping will be allowed only during times that are least likely to be disruptive to our museum, School of Fine Arts, and student life.

A certificate of insurance is required, naming the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, its officers, employees and agents as additional insured, providing comprehensive general liability insurance, including personal injury and property damage.

Anyone who requests commercial filming, taping, or photography on campus is required to work with PAFA Marketing & Communications, Office of the President, and Event Rentals to negotiate fees and specific terms of the agreement.

All location fees are due on the day of the shoot. Additional expenses (such as for Public Safety or Facilities Services) will be the responsibility of the requesting agency or production company.

During your visit, you may be photographed or filmed by museum staff. We may use these images in signage, printed materials, and online for any purpose, commercial or otherwise.