School of Fine Arts

Artwork by Linda Gist
Continuing Education

Botanical Alla Prima Painting Workshop (In-Person) with Linda Gist

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Artwork by Frederic Kaplan.
Continuing Education

Painless Perspective Workshop (In-Person) with Frederic Kaplan

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Artwork by Kassem Amoudi
Continuing Education

Spontaneous Abstraction Workshop (Online) with Kassem Amoudi

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Watercolor painting of a city street scene by James Toogood.
Continuing Education

Watercolor Workshop (In-Person) with James Toogood

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RA Friedman
Continuing Education

The Portrait in Pencil Workshop (In-Person) with RA Friedman

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Justine Ditto holding Philadelphia Pachamama, standing beside Kukuli Velarde, April 27, 2024. Photo by PAFA Staff.

Kukuli Velarde and Justine Ditto on 'Philadelphia Pachamama'

In April 2024, artist Kukuli Velarde joined printer Justine Ditto for an engaging conversation about the creation of Philadelphia Pachamama, a vibrant eleven-color lithograph published by the Brodsky Center at PAFA. Attendees were given a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate lithographic process…

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Continuing Education Exhibition
Continuing Education

Opening Reception: Continuing Education Faculty Exhibition

Tony Rosati sitting in a chair in an open room with a fireplace

Learning to be a Printmaker, a Philadelphia Tradition: A Lecture by Anthony Rosati

Join us for an enlightening lecture on printmaking by print scholar and PAFA Printmaking Professor Anthony (Tony) Rosati organized by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and funded through a generous grant from the International Fine Print Dealers Association Foundation (IFPDA).

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FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC…

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PAFA Printmaking Professor Anthony (Tony) Rosati, circa 1980, pictured during his time as assistant curator at the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection of prints, drawings, and rare books at Alverthorpe Gallery in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.
Open Studio Night

Learning to be a Printmaker, a Philadelphia Tradition: A Lecture by Anthony Rosati

Jill A. Rupinski, On the Edge, pastel, 26 x 38 3/4 in.

Continuing Education Faculty Exhibition

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School of Fine Arts Gallery: Gift of the Women’s Board
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building
Family Arts Academy
Family Art Day

Family Arts Day

Detail view of the gilded florets in HLB.

Honoring PAFA's Legacy: A Founding Day Reflection

Next year, we’ll celebrate PAFA’s 220th Anniversary, ahead of the nation’s sesquicentennial in 2026. While PAFA’s not quite as old as the United States, it has played a significant role in the country’s artistic and cultural development since its founding in 1805. As the first museum and art school…

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Eric Pryor having lunch with students

Eric Pryor’s Leadership Brought Forth a Promising New Era for PAFA in Art and Education

As the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) reflects on recent accomplishments and prepares for a promising future and the re-installation of our permanent collection, we must honor the leadership of Eric Pryor. Since stepping into the role of President and CEO in January 2022, Eric has…

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Open Studio Night

Open Studio Night

group of kids and adults at the spring festival
Family Programs

2026 Family Art Festival

group of children and their families doing art activities
Family Art Day

Family Arts Day

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Documentary | The Legacy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Faculty Recollections

The recently premiered documentary, The Legacy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Faculty Recollections, celebrates the personal and professional journeys of six esteemed faculty members. Created as an independent study project by Nina Byerly (BFA ’24) and Raffi Zarzatian (BFA ’24) as…

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Maia in front of her artwork

Painting to Change the World: Art, Advocacy, and the Passions that Inspire Maia Palmer

“I recently cleaned out my parents' garage and stumbled upon my old college essay. I had written about how I wanted to be an artist and change the world.”

Several years later, Maia Palmer is an artist, and she is changing the world. 

Originally from Delaware, Maia has  journeyed across the world, from…

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Al Gury posing with a group of students with artwork in the background

Celebrating 30 Years of PAFA's After-School Studio Arts Program

PAFA celebrates the 30th anniversary of the After-School Studio Arts Program, highlighting its impact on underserved youth in Philadelphia by providing free, accessible art education and fostering a supportive community for young artists to thrive.
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Sofia Sierra The Joke Image

The Joke

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School of Fine Arts Gallery: Gift of the Women’s Board
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building
graphic
Family Art Day

Crafts & Fun Inspired by Making Strange

Kiki Gaffney
Visiting Artist Program
Online

Kiki Gaffney

Zoe McCarthy
Visiting Artist Program

Zoe McCarthy

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Student Life

Premiere of "The Legacy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Faculty Recollections"

 

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