Founded in 1805 as America’s first museum and school of fine arts, PAFA continues to offer diverse art and education programs for learners of all ages. With hands-on workshops and inspiring educational experiences, PAFA fosters a dynamic and creative community in the heart of Philadelphia.

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CE Annual Juried Student Exhibition

June 26 - July 27, 2025

Continuing Education (CE)

The Continuing Education Annual Juried Student Exhibition showcases the work that PAFA's Continuing Education (CE) students created in their classes spanning the Summer 2024 through Spring 2025 semesters. Note: Artwork submission is now closed. See details in the prospectus.

View the List of Accepted Artwork

Continuing Education programs offer a diverse array of studio art classes, workshops and programs for adults and open to all levels of ability, from absolute beginner through advanced artist. The work in this exhibition represents the range of media, techniques and interests promoted in CE programs: realism to abstraction, watercolor to stone sculpture, figure drawing to landscape painting... and just about everything in between. Selected CE faculty-artists will jury the exhibition for accepted artworks and awards.

PAFA welcomes students, exhibitors' friends and family members, museum visitors and anyone curious about CE programs to attend the exhibition's Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 26, 4:30 - 6 PM (awards announced at 5 PM) in PAFA's School of Fine Arts Gallery.

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.

Contact Continuing Education

Thank you for your interest in PAFA's CE programs. Join our community of dedicated artists of all ages and skill levels: Continuing Education offers exceptional studio art classes and workshops for beginner to advanced artists outside of PAFA's degree programs, available to both museum members and the general public.

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