Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA): Difference between revisions

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America's First Museum and Art School

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: The above descriptive information came from the organization's Mission and History page.

In The News

How diverse is your art collection?, Philadelphia Citizen, October 11, 2019.
This PAFA Wedding Proves You Can Wear Grandma’s Dress and Still Look Chic, Philadelphia Magazine, August 8, 2017.
Red Grooms' Philadelphia Cornucopia resurrected ahead of DNC, Philly dot com, June 16, 2016.

Info

Digital Collection: The Collection
Facebook: PAFAcademy
Facility Rentals: Event Rentals
Instagram: @pafacademy
Instagram: @pafamuseum
Twitter: @PAFAcademy

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+As the first art museum and school in the United States, '''PAFA''' celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making.
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+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.
-=== About PAFA:: ===
+Through its world-class museum and school, PAFA nurtures and recognizes artists at every turn in their career.
-Through the rare combination of our spectacular galleries, our internationally known school of fine arts, and our public programs, the Academy strives to provide students and visitors alike with a unique and thrilling experience.<br><br>
+''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [https://www.pafa.org/about/mission-and-history Mission and History] page.
-=== Mission Statement: ===
+==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.
-The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is a national leader in fine arts education that brings together artists and the public through exceptional teaching programs, a world-class collection of American art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public programs. <br><br>
+==Info==
+*Digital Collection:&nbsp;[http://www.pafa.org/museum/collection/browse The Collection]
+*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/PAFAcademy PAFAcademy]
+*Facility Rentals:&nbsp;[http://www.pafa.org/event-rentals Event Rentals]
+*Instagram:&nbsp;[http://www.instagram.com/pafacademy/ @pafacademy]
+*Instagram:&nbsp;[http://www.instagram.com/pafamuseum/ @pafamuseum]
+*Twitter:&nbsp;[http://twitter.com/PAFAcademy @PAFAcademy]
-=== Vision Statement: ===
+==See Also==
+*[[Traction Company]]
-A rare combination of a world-class museum and school of fine arts, PAFA will be a defining voice for education in the evolving traditions and cultural diversity of the fine arts in America. <br>About the Museum
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+[[Category:Is-Arts Organization]]
+[[Category:Is-Museum]]
-=== About the School: ===
+[[Category:Is-Tourist Attraction]]
+[[Category:Issue-Education]]
-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.<br>Read more about the history of the School.<br><br>
+[[Category:Issue-The Arts]]
+[[Category:Teaches-Fine Art]]
-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.
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