School of Fine Arts

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Educating the next generation of artists from around the world since 1805.

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With over 200 years of experience training artists, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts nurtures the artistic development of our students through degree programs in undergraduate and graduate fine arts education.

The School of Fine Arts offers a world-class professional education that focuses exclusively on the success of the emerging fine artist. Our priority is the quality, comprehensiveness, and relevance of a fine arts education to develop and pursue an artistic vision wherever it may lead.

School Exhibitions

Didier William (Haitian-American, b. 1983), Broke Skies 2 (Fertile), 2019, Photogravure on Somerset Soft White Velvet paper, 28 1/4 x 33 inches, edition of 10. Published by the Brodsky Center at PAFA, Philadelphia.

Works from The Brodsky Center at PAFA

Alumni Gallery
Historic Landmark Building
CJ Stahl Installing "On the Horizon: A Faculty Exhibition"

On the Horizon: A Faculty Exhibition

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School of Fine Arts Gallery: Gift of the Women’s Board
Tuttleman Sculpture Gallery
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building
No Synthetic Colors

No Synthetic Colors

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Walter & Leonore Annenberg Gallery
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building
Sitting/Breathing/Drawing Image

Sitting/Breathing/Drawing

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Anne Bryan Gallery
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building

Latest News

Interior of dorm room in Stiles Hall

Getting to Know Stiles Hall From the Student Perspective

Eric Wagner in his studio sharing marble sculpture

A BFA program built to expand one's art practices

Anna Hoppel in her studio posing with her paintings.

Journey through the PAFA/Penn program with well-traveled student

Katya Dennison Share their pieces exhibiting in the ASE.

Making the most of the PAFA/Penn BFA Program

Safiya Wharton working on their Annual Student Exhibition film “Dance To The Grave” .

From Summer Academy student to ASE exhibitor

Headshot of Jonathan Lyndon Chase

Back in PAFA’s studios as Visiting Critic, a conversation with Jonathan Lyndon Chase (MFA '16)

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Picture Yourself At PAFA

PAFA educates artists from around the world to be innovative makers and critical thinkers with a deep understanding of traditions and the ability to challenge conventions. Learn more about the admissions process, attend an open house, or schedule a campus visit. 

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PAFA is a non-profit college accredited through the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). PAFA is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) and The Common Application.