Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

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118-128 N Broad St,
Philadelphia, PA 19102 United States Get Directions
Phone (215) 972-7600
Website https://www.pafa.org/

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  • Visit A Nation of Artists Exhibition at PAFA

    Visit A Nation of Artists Exhibition at PAFA
    Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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, […]

    $25

  • Fresh Perspectives: Student Art Showcase

    Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From June 29 to July 14 at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) will present a Student Art Showcase featuring artwork created by CSFP partner school students from across Philadelphia. The showcase celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and CSFP’s 25 years of impact while highlighting the creativity and perspective of […]

    Free

  • Open Studio Night

    Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You're invited to go behind the scenes and explore the creative process of the next generation of emerging artists! One of the most anticipated events on PAFA’s calendar, Open Studio Night is the one time each year when PAFA students open their studios to the public to show and discuss their works in progress. The […]

  • Art At Noon: Bodies and Souls Preview with Robert Cozzolino

    Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join guest curator Robert Cozzolino for a preview of Bodies and Souls: Kohler Collection, exploring realism as a liberatory practice that makes psychological and emotional experience tangible. Cozzolino will highlight selections from the collection of Robert and Frances Coulborn Kohler and share insights into this forthcoming exhibition. This program is part of Art at Noon, […]

  • Opening Reception of Threaded Currents

    Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate the opening of Threaded Currents, a collaborative exhibition between PAFA and the Fabric Workshop & Museum. Featuring works by recent FWM apprentices who are also PAFA students or alumni, the show highlights large-scale screen prints, sketches, and textile objects that blend traditional fine arts training with experimental materials-based practices. Featured Image: Joshua Washington, "The […]

  • Philadelphia Open Studio Tours at PAFA

    Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 floor), Papermaking Shop (6th floor), Sculpture Shop (7th floor) Join PAFA for a weekend of art-making, live demos, and behind-the-scenes access as part of the […]

  • Exhibition Opening Day of Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo

    Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join PAFA on Friday, October 10, 2025, for the public opening of Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo in the Fisher Brooks Gallery. This nationally touring exhibition features over 70 works by three pioneering Japanese American women artists whose lives and art were shaped by WWII incarceration. Member Hours: 10-11 AM. […]

    $20

  • What is American Art? An Insider’s Tour

    What is American Art? An Insider’s Tour
    Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

    $10 – $20

  • Art After Dark Happy Hour

    Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

    $1 – $20

  • Museum After Hours | Electric Boogie Too Workshop

    Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad St,, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Electric Boogie Too is a two-hour workshop created by artist/designer Petra Floyd in which participants think through their relationships with social hierarchies and systems of power while learning how […]

    $30