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Founded in 1805, PAFA is the first school and museum of fine arts in the nation. PAFA’s museum is internationally known for its collections of American art, and our school attracts some of the most committed and promising art students.
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The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is a museum and private art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1805 and is the first and oldest art museum and art school in the United States.
PAFA is the first art school and museum in the United States, founded in 1805. It offers fine arts education, exhibitions, and a collection of American art, with alumni such as Mary Cassatt and Thomas Eakins.
At once a celebrated museum and a prolific learning institution, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) has served as one of Philadelphia’s most important artistic hubs since 1805.
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Sep 28, 2023 · Learn about the history and highlights of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the country’s oldest art academy and museum. See masterpieces by Benjamin West, Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Eakins, and more in a gorgeous Victorian Gothic building.