Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

About Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Through the rare combination of our spectacular galleries, our internationally known school of fine arts, and our public programs, PAFA strives to provide students and visitors alike with a unique and thrilling experience.

Mission Statement

PAFA promotes the transformative power of art and art making.

Vision Statement

PAFA will inspire the future of American art by creating, challenging, cultivating, and celebrating excellence in the fine arts.

About the Museum

PAFA's museum is internationally known for its collections of 19th- and 20th-century American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. Its archives house important materials for the study of American art history, museums, and art training.

About the School

This specialized and unique art school attracts some of the most committed and promising art students from across the country and around the globe to study painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and illustration with a distinguished faculty of working artists. The school holds a position of national prestige, with cutting-edge studio and classroom facilities, private studios for students, a historic cast collection, and the opportunity for students to exhibit in a world-class museum.

Website	http://www.pafa.org
Employees	51-200 employees View all Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts employees
Industry	Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Headquarter	118-128 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, US
Founded	1805
Keywords	Education, Museum, Rental Venue, Cultural Attraction