Philly’s favorite mix of art, music, shopping, food and drinks is here! The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) America’s first art museum and school is turning its outdoor courtyard and art galleries into the city’s most creative happy hour. Friday September 26, 5–8 PM, Rain or Shine Pay-What-You-Wish (Suggested donation $10) What to […]
What makes American art American? This tour dives into that question—moving from timeless sculptures and paintings to David Lynch’s very first film and bold contemporary experiments. Along the way, you’ll uncover stories of PAFA, America’s first art museum and school, and the artists who shaped over 200 years of creativity. Tour Highlights Sculpture Study Center […]
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, October 18–19, 2025 Time: 12–6 PM Location: Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) Studios Open: All studio floors, Printmaking Shop (6th […]
Celebrate the opening of A Nation of Artists at PAFA, marking the reoping of the Historic Landmark Building. This landmark exhibition reimagines the story of American art, featuring iconic paintings, decorative arts, and contemporary works from the 18th century to today. Through five themes — including Prosperity and Inequity, Internationalism, Western Expansion, Landscapes and Horizons, […]
