✨Today is the final day to see the Continuing Education Faculty Show at PAFA. We’re lucky to have such incredible artists and educators in our community—did you know you can also learn art from them? Explore their courses through PAFA’s Continuing Education (CE) program, follow them on social media, and check out their work online. Browse our course catalog at pafa.org/ce 🔗 register today for a CE class taught by these artists!
CE Faculty Artists as featured in the exhibition (in order of first appearance):
James Toogood
Al Gury https://algury.com
Douglas Martenson @douglasmartenson
Peter Van Dyck @petervandyck
Roger Chavez @rogerchavezpainter
Phyllis Laver
Pavel Efremoff @pavel_efremoff
Morgan Dummitt @morgandummittsculpture
Steve Nocella
Joseph Sweeney @joesweeney5
Marguerita Hagan @Marguerita
Michelle Oosterbaan @oosterbaanstudio
Larry Francis @larrytfrancis
Susan Sullivan @susanslivanartwork
Keith Leitner @leitnerkieth
RA Friedman https://www.rafriedman.com
Dan Miller
Tony Rosati https://www.tonyrosatiprint.com
Linda Gist
Richard Estell @richardestellpainting
Jill Rupinski
Frederic Kaplan http://kaplanpicturemaker.com
Anthony Ciambella @anthonyciambella
Kassem Amoudi @kassemamoudi
John Greig Jr. @johngreigjr
David Wilson @davidcampbellwilson_
Justine Ditto @justine.ditto
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#PafaAlum Eric Calande ('92) donates a painting (or mixed media piece) every year to The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity’s Red Dot Charity Art Auction | The auction supports the center’s art programs, benefiting the elderly, individuals on the autism spectrum, and the broader community. Chuck Jones, the legendary artist and animator known for creating beloved Looney Tunes cartoons and the classic animated version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," is the namesake of the center. Learn more about Eric Calande and his work at missionpeaktees.wixsite.com/gallery
About the Chuck Jones Center at www.chuckjonescenter.org. The next Red Dot Auction will be held April 26, 2025 in Irvine, California.
🎨 Eric was featured in a Canvas Rebel article, from November 2024 "Rising Stars: Meet Eric Calande." canvasrebel.com/rising-stars-meet-eric-calande/
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🖼️ All of the works featured here are provided by Eric Calande with permission to share.
PAFA Fellowship exhibition "Land & Sea And Everything In Between"
The Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - FPAFA's annual exhibition "Land & Sea And Everything In Between" on view until January 25 at Bridgette Mayer Gallery | Support PAFA alumni by visiting the "Land & Sea & Everything In Between" exhibition, presented by the Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, an independent nonprofit organization founded by PAFA alumni, at 709 Walnut St in Philadelphia. The exhibition features the work of 53 artists, all members of the Fellowship and alumni of PAFA, showcasing a wide range of media—painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, fiber art, digital art, and photography. The show's title reflects the diverse subject matters, varied media, and the universal connections art fosters.
Learn more: http://www.bridgettemayergallery.com/exhibitions/fellowship-of-pafa/selected-works
Brodsky Center at PAFA
Brodsky Center at PAFA is your destination for exceptional prints by collaborating with artists. Support artists and artmaking—shop the Brodsky Center at PAFA today.
✹ About the Brodksy Center at PAFA: brodskycenter.com
✹ Shop Brodsky Center on Artsy: www.artsy.net/partner/the-brodsky-center-at-pafa/works
Inside PAFA's Cast Hall
Inside PAFA's Cast Hall | Back in the 17th and 18th centuries, European art academies rigorously trained artists with practical lessons on human anatomy and hands-on sessions studying classical sculptures. Upon PAFA’s founding in 1805, Charles Wilson Peale enlisted Nicholas Biddle, secretary to the American ambassador in France and brother of fellow founder William Biddle, to ship casts directly from Paris—crafted by the official cast maker of the Louvre Museum.
Tragically, a devastating fire razed much of the original collection:
“In 1845, the buildings appropriated to the uses of the Academy and occupying the valuable site on Chestnut Street, belonging to stockholders consisted of the large central rotunda; the northern gallery appropriated to pictures; and the eastern gallery, in which was placed the valuable collection of plaster casts, embracing well-preserved models of nearly every chef d' oeuvre of ancient and modern sculpture. Of these buildings, the two galleries were entirely destroyed and the rotunda was greatly injured…of the noble collection of casts, scarcely a vestige remained.” from the 46th Annual Report for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1851. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' Dorothy and Kenneth Woodcock Archives, 1851-AR.pdf.
Despite the fire, PAFA swiftly replenished its cast collection. which by 1889 encompassed 280 pieces ranging from statues to anatomical fragments. In 1987, PAFA received a full-size replica of Michelangelo’s David from John Wanamaker department store.
For a limited time, see selections from Cast Hall on view at PAFA in Hamilton Building. From the School Collection is an exhibition of classical plaster casts that have been temporarily relocated to PAFA’s Anne Bryan Gallery during renovations of the Historic Landmark Building.
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SOURCES:
www.pafa.org/sites/default/files/documents/press-kits/Cast%20Collection%20by%20Cheryl%20Liebold.pdf
www.pafa.org/news/history-pafas-cast-hall-f
PAFA Holiday Gift Guide 2024
🎁 PAFA Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Gifts for Art Lovers 🎨 Still looking for the perfect gift? This holiday season, skip the big-box retailers and give a gift that supports art and community! From art prints and handmade pieces by local artists to thoughtful art books, PAFA has something for everyone:
✶ Art Prints & Reproductions: Iconic artworks for any space.
✶ Artist Consignment: One-of-a-kind, handmade gifts from local creators.
✶ Holiday Ornaments: Fun, art-inspired designs for every personality.
✶ Art Books & Catalogs: Perfect for collectors and art enthusiasts.
✶ Kids’ Toys & Books: Creative gifts that inspire young minds.
✶ Gift Memberships: Year-round access to exhibitions, events, and more.
✶ Continuing Education Gift Certificates: Spark creativity with art classes for all skill levels.
By shopping at PAFA, you’re supporting a historic institution and the vibrant local arts community. Happy Holidays from PAFA! www.pafa.org/news/pafa-holiday-gift-guide-unique-gifts-art-lovers-121024
Shop PAFA's Museum Store: store.pafa.org
Buy a Gift Membership: community.pafa.org/pages/membership-pages/membership-join-or-renew/mem-gift-membership-page
Inquire about Gift Certificates for CE Courses: email [email protected]
🎥 Fox 29 News Visits PAFA’s Museum Store | We were thrilled to welcome Jennaphr Frederick and the Fox 29 team to PAFA’s Museum Store, where they showcased why it’s truly the perfect place for gifts! In this featured video, Vy Dang (our incredible Store Manager) highlights the store’s wide selection of artful and unique treasures.
What makes PAFA’s Museum Store truly special? Artist consignment. We’re proud to support local creators and alumni while offering you one-of-a-kind finds.
Highlights include:
❋ Triangle notebooks by sculptor and designer Tan Mavitan—functional, yet artistic.
❋ Handcrafted ceramics by Maria Pappas, a talented maker and employee of the store (her daughter is a PAFA alum!).
❋ Embroidered art by Sheryl Kessler and Sarah Tropio—a collaboration born of shared skills and passion.
❋ Philadelphia street scenes by Korey Williams, whose first zine is now available.
❋ Mural Arts merch, featuring shirts, books, and more from this iconic Philly organization.
❋ Fun, Philly-themed pieces and other playful keepsakes, like our adorable butter ornament.
Whether you’re looking for a meaningful holiday gift or a piece of Philly to treasure, the Museum Store is your go-to destination.
Thank you, Fox 29 News for spotlighting our store and sharing the stories behind these amazing artists and creations. Stop by to shop small, support artists, and discover something truly special. Visit us today or shop online at store.pafa.org.
❋ Watch the full segment here: www.fox29.com/video/1562006 #linkinbio
We ❤️ Art! Check out these pop up exhibitions at PAFA - Post Prints (on the 6th floor right off the elevator) & 4x4 #2 (first floor at the West Entrance of Hamilton). All featuring works created by PAFA artists!
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