The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is made up of a working art school and modern museum, which is internationally known for its collections of 19th- and 20th-century American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper.

Established to “promote the transformative power of art and art making”, PAFA’s nationally acclaimed art school offers classes in painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture, and the opportunity for students to exhibit their works in the institution's museum. Visitors can explore America's rich artistic heritage on a guided tour through the museum, which features temporary and permanent exhibitions.

118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Phone: 215-972-7600

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