Open house events provide an excellent introduction to PAFA, its rigorous programs, and its vibrant and diverse community of artists. They also showcase the school’s private studios and its breathtaking Cast Hall, where students draw from casts of dozens of classical sculptures.
Join in student and faculty panel discussions, participate in Q&A sessions, and take a guided tour of PAFA's studios and classrooms, as well as its renowned museum and exhibition spaces. Learn about the admissions process, financial aid and scholarships.
BFA & Certificate Open House
Saturday, March 19, 2016 | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Historic Landmark Building
118 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Founded in 1805 in the heart of Philadelphia, PAFA is America's first school and museum of fine arts.Its unique programs are rooted in the disciplines of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and illustration. Along with an intense immersion in studio arts training, students are encouraged to innovate and explore a wide range of approaches to art-making.
PAFA offers three undergraduate degrees (Certificate; BFA; and a coordinated BFA with the University of Pennsylvania) and three graduate degrees (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate; MFA; and a new Low-Residency MFA).