About PAFA
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.??
Founded in 1805, PAFA is the nation???s first school and museum of fine art. PAFA provides both undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. The long-established, 120-credit, four-year Certificate is a studio art-making program with majors in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Printmaking. The PAFA BFA provides concentrations in the four studio disciplines and a rigorous program of liberal arts studies. PAFA also offers a BFA in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, a joint program established in 1929. The large and vigorous graduate programs include a one-year Post-Baccalaureate Certificate and a two-year, 60-credit MFA. In addition to its degree programs, PAFA serves more than 1,100 non-matriculating students through its continuing education programs.??
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Equal Opportunity
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an environment which welcomes and encourages the recruitment and retention of qualified candidates from all diverse groups. PAFA provides equal opportunity to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.
