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PAFA Presents Peter Blume: Nature and Metamorphosis

PAFA Presents Peter Blume: Nature and Metamorphosis

First Retrospective of Iconic 20th Century American Master Since 1976


On view November 14, 2014 – April 5, 2015

Press Preview: November 12, 11 a.m.

 

PHILADELPHIA (September 30, 2014) — The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) presents Peter…

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PAFA Hosts Free Family Arts Festival on Lenfest Plaza

PAFA Hosts Free Family Arts Festival on Lenfest Plaza

Sunday, October 5, 12-5 p.m.
Presented by PNC Arts Alive

 

PHILADELPHIA (September 24, 2014) – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) celebrates the arts with a free Family Arts Festival on Lenfest Plaza on Sunday, October 5, from noon to 5…

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PAFA Is Awarded Three-Year $150,000 Grant by Institute of Museum and Library Services

PAFA Is Awarded Three-Year $150,000 Grant by Institute of Museum and Library Services

PHILADELPHIA (September 19, 2014) — The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to announce that it was awarded a three-year $150,000 grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to…

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PAFA Presents Eiko: A Body in Places

PAFA Presents Eiko: A Body in Places


Two-part collaboration with performance artist Eiko to take place at Philadelphia 30th Street Station and at PAFA, beginning October 3, 2014

PHILADELPHIA (September 18, 2014) — The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) announces a collaboration with…

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PAFA Announces Jodi Throckmorton as New Curator of Contemporary Art

PAFA Announces Jodi Throckmorton as New Curator
of Contemporary Art

 

PHILADELPHIA (August 26, 2014) — The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to announce that Jodi Throckmorton  has been named Curator of Contemporary Art, effective October 27, 2014.

Throckmorton comes to PAFA from…

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PAFA Presents Exhibition Programs in Conjunction with David Lynch: The Unified Field

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) presents an exciting array of exhibition-related programs in celebration of David Lynch: The Unified Field, the first major U.S. museum exhibition of international filmmaker, artist and PAFA alumnus David Lynch, on view September 13, 2014 – January 11…
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Local Philanthropists' Art Purchase Breaks PAFA Student Exhibition Record

Local Philanthropists' Art Purchase

Breaks PAFA Student Exhibition Record

Maguire Foundation purchases sculpture at Annual Student Exhibition for $28,000
 

PHILADELPHIA (August 12, 2014) – Two noted local philanthropists who are fixtures of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ renowned Annual…

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PAFA Welcomes New Board of Trustee Members

PAFA Welcomes New Board of Trustee Members

PHILADELPHIA (July 7, 2014) – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to welcome four new resident trustees, as well as two new national trustees to its board of trustees. The new members of the board were elected during PAFA’s June Board…

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Immersive 118-ft Wall Painting by Markus Linnenbrink Transforms Lobby of PAFA's Hamilton Building

Immersive 118-ft Wall Painting by Markus Linnenbrink

Transforms Lobby of PAFA’s Hamilton Building

Installation in progress June 16–25, 2014

 

PHILADELPHIA (June 13, 2014) — The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to announce a new, permanent installation by artist Markus Linnenbrink…

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PAFA and Mixed Greens Gallery Showcase Work by PAFA Graduates

PAFA and Mixed Greens Gallery Showcase Work by PAFA Graduates

On view July 1–18 at Mixed Greens Gallery in NYC

Reception: Wednesday, July 10, 6-8 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA (June 9, 2014) — The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) and Mixed Greens gallery are pleased to announce On Being Solid, a group…

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PAFA Announces 2014 Winners of Prestigious Travel Scholarships and Museum Purchase Prizes

PAFA Announces 2014 Winners of Prestigious Travel Scholarships

and Museum Purchase Prizes

Over $170,000 in scholarships competitively awarded to students

 

PHILADELPHIA (May 23, 2014) – The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is thrilled to announce the 2014 recipients of its most prestigious…

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PAFA Celebrates 209th Commencement on May 9, 2014

 

PAFA Celebrates 209th Commencement on May 9, 2014

Jane Golden to Deliver Commencement Address

 

PHILADELPHIA (May 5, 2014) - The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) celebrates its 209th Commencement on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 3 p.m. in the Historic Landmark Building (118 N. Broad Street).

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About PAFA

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.