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 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, and sculpture 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.

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School Info
Type: On-site
Program(s): Full-time
Medium(s) Taught: Drawing, Painting, Illustration, Sculpture
Instructor(s): Various
Tuition: $31,245 per year
Financial Aid: Yes