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{{toplink|url=http://www.pafa.org|name=pafa.org}}<blockquote>''America's First Museum and Art School''</blockquote>
As the first art museum and school in the United States, '''PAFA''' celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making.

PAFA '''inspires the public by expanding the stories of American art through its collections, exhibitions, and programs; and educates artists''' from around the world to be innovative makers and critical thinkers with a deep understanding of traditions and the ability to challenge conventions.

Through its world-class museum and school, PAFA nurtures and recognizes artists at every turn in their career.

''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [https://www.pafa.org/about/mission-and-history Mission and History] page.

==In The News==
*[http://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/pafa-women-artists/ How diverse is ''your'' art collection?], Philadelphia Citizen, October 11, 2019.
*[http://www.phillymag.com/philadelphia-wedding/2017/08/08/vintage-jewish-blush-white-pafa-museum-wedding-philadelphia/ This PAFA Wedding Proves You Can Wear Grandma’s Dress and Still Look Chic], Philadelphia Magazine, August 8, 2017.
*[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/Red_Grooms_famed_Philadelphia_Cornucopia_resurrected_ahead_of_DNC.html Red Grooms' Philadelphia Cornucopia resurrected ahead of DNC], Philly dot com, June 16, 2016.

==Info==
*Digital Collection:&nbsp;[http://www.pafa.org/museum/collection/browse The Collection]

==See Also==
*[[Traction Company]]

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