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PhillyMag | ASE in May's Best Events in Philadelphia

PhillyMag has featured the 121st Annual Student Exhibition (ASE) in their "highly curated, strongly opinionated guide to things to do this month." ASE is one of only two art events to be selected in the fun and far-reaching round-up of Philly culture.

"Showcasing the future Keith Harings of the world."

The Annual Student Exhibition is a long-standing PAFA tradition allowing School of Fine Arts students the opportunity to curate, install, and sell their own works in the museum galleries. Open May 13 through June 5.

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May 9, 2022 - 7:43 PM

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Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the United States’ first school and museum of fine arts. A recipient of the National Medal of Arts, PAFA offers a world-class collection of American art, innovative exhibitions of historic and contemporary American art, and educational opportunities in the fine arts. The PAFA Museum aims to tell America's diverse story through art, expanding who has been included in the canon of art history through its collections, exhibitions, and public programs, while classes educate artists and appreciators with a deep understanding of traditions and the ability to challenge conventions. PAFA’s esteemed alumni include Mary Cassatt, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, William Glackens, Barkley L. Hendricks, Violet Oakley, Louis Kahn, David Lynch, and Henry Ossawa Tanner.