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CANCELED: HUDDLE LIVE featuring Team Sunshine Performance Corporation

Happiness, Liberty, Life? American Art and Politics

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Mia Rosenthal: Paper Lens

Mia Rosenthal: Paper Lens

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A high-angle shot captures an ornate corner ceiling featuring a bright blue panel dotted with small gold stars, framed by thick reddish-brown and gold trim above walls covered in geometric gold and brown patterns.

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Appoints Jessica Sharpe as Chief Revenue and Engagement Officer

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) announced today the appointment of Jessica M. Sharpe as its new Chief Revenue and Engagement Officer. Sharpe brings more than three decades of experience driving visitor engagement, revenue growth, and customer-centered strategy across major, national…
Press Release
A group of travelers and dogs stand on a rocky mountain ledge, gazing at a vast, softly lit valley below. The scene evokes tranquility and wonder.
A Nation of Artists

Horizons: American Landscapes from Tradition to Tomorrow

Historic building with ornate architecture featuring red and beige bricks, arched windows, and sculpted details. A giant paintbrush sculpture stands prominently in the foreground, symbolizing art and creativity against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers.
A Nation of Artists

Public Art on the Parkway: Walking Tour

A group of smiling children pose playfully on large red "PAFA" letters against a brick building. Bright, cheerful atmosphere with kids showing excitement.
Family Programs

Family Art Day

Children joyfully run with colorful streamers in front of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. A giant paintbrush sculpture adds a whimsical touch.
Family Programs

Family Art Day

A table at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, covered with a red cloth displaying its name. Art supplies and handouts are neatly arranged on top.
Family Programs

Family Art Day

A lively room with children and adults engaged in arts and crafts at a museum. The scene is busy, with sculptures displayed in the background.
Family Programs

Family Art Day

Three children joyfully run with kites on a wooden walkway. They wear colorful clothing and smile excitedly, with a busy city street in the background.
Family Programs

Family Art Day

A group of children excitedly pose around large red letters spelling "PAFA" on a sidewalk, set against a brick building. They express joy and enthusiasm.
Family Programs

CSFP Student Art Showcase

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Children joyfully run with colorful streamers near a giant paintbrush sculpture outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, exuding excitement and playfulness.
Family Programs

Family Art Day: "Firstival" — Celebrating 220 Years of American Art at PAFA

Black and white illustration of a determined woman pointing forward, leading a group of somber people. The dramatic lines convey urgency and resolve.
Art At Noon

Elizabeth Catlett: Mentorship and Collaboration in Practice

A museum guide explains a painting of a fox in snow to an engaged visitor. The artwork is large, set in a gold frame, with serene mountain scenes nearby.
A Nation of Artists

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

Historic building with ornate architecture featuring red and beige bricks, arched windows, and sculpted details. A giant paintbrush sculpture stands prominently in the foreground, symbolizing art and creativity against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers.
A Nation of Artists
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Public Art on the Parkway: Walking Tour

A woman smiles softly in a black and white photo. To her left, there's a logo of "Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books" and a book cover titled "The Company We Keep" by Alexandra Elle.
Special Events
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Alex Elle: The Company We Keep Book Tour

A museum guide explains a painting of a fox in snow to an engaged visitor. The artwork is large, set in a gold frame, with serene mountain scenes nearby.
A Nation of Artists

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

A museum guide explains a painting of a fox in snow to an engaged visitor. The artwork is large, set in a gold frame, with serene mountain scenes nearby.
A Nation of Artists

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

A museum guide explains a painting of a fox in snow to an engaged visitor. The artwork is large, set in a gold frame, with serene mountain scenes nearby.
A Nation of Artists

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

A museum guide explains a painting of a fox in snow to an engaged visitor. The artwork is large, set in a gold frame, with serene mountain scenes nearby.
A Nation of Artists

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

A museum guide explains a painting of a fox in snow to an engaged visitor. The artwork is large, set in a gold frame, with serene mountain scenes nearby.
A Nation of Artists

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

A museum guide explains a painting of a fox in snow to an engaged visitor. The artwork is large, set in a gold frame, with serene mountain scenes nearby.
A Nation of Artists

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

A museum guide explains a painting of a fox in snow to an engaged visitor. The artwork is large, set in a gold frame, with serene mountain scenes nearby.
A Nation of Artists

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

 

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