School of Fine Arts
Student Exhibitions
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, Dan Miller, Jill Rupinski, Al Gury, Tony Rosati, Bruce Samuelson, and Michael Gallagher—faculty whose longstanding dedication and unique contributions have shaped PAFA’s legacy. Created as an independent study project by two students, Nina Byerly (BFA ‘24) and Raffi Zarzatian (BFA ‘24).
America's First Museum and Art School
As the first art museum and school in the United States, PAFA celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making. Through its world-class museum and school, PAFA nurtures and recognizes artists at every turn in their career.
PAFA is a non-profit school accredited through the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
PAFA is an applicant for licensure with the State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
PAFA, like any other college or university, cannot guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another institution. Transfer of credit is regulated by the criteria established by the receiving institution. It is the student's responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted by another institution of the student's choice. All PAFA officials are required to accurately represent the transferability of any courses, programs, and certificates offered by PAFA.