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🎃 We know from annual reports from 1963 and 1965 that PAFA held an annual Halloween party in the “studios and the audito...
10/31/2023

🎃 We know from annual reports from 1963 and 1965 that PAFA held an annual Halloween party in the “studios and the auditorium at Broad and Cherry” complete with costumes and “dancing till midnight.” The spirit of our former Halloween parties carries on even though the celebration looks different. We hope that no matter how you celebrate (if you do at all), it's safe, fun, and spooky.

👻 The haunting image here is an illustration from Henry James’ horror novel ‘Turn of the Screw’ depicting the governess’ reaction to seeing the ghost of Peter Quint.

Happy Halloween!
📷 Photograph of painting "The Governess First Sees the Ghost of Peter Quint" by Charles Demuth, no framing, 1955. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Archives, Philadelphia, PC0104_1955_207. https://bit.ly/3FHRnEF

⭐ PAFA alumni featured at Short Shorts Festival! 🎥 Don't miss the incredible animated shorts at the McDonough Museum of ...
10/30/2023

⭐ PAFA alumni featured at Short Shorts Festival! 🎥 Don't miss the incredible animated shorts at the McDonough Museum of Art's Short Shorts Festival on view through Nov. 4.

Illya Mousavijad (BFA '18) presents "Between a Lost Home and a Losing Destination." Using 3D scanning and photogrammetry, this computer animation film delves into the artist's heritage and the Iranian diaspora experience. Illya, a multidisciplinary artist born in Isfahan, Iran, studied at PAFA and the Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania. He now imparts his knowledge as a visiting assistant professor at The Ohio State University. https://bit.ly/3QD6uW4
📷 film still from "Between a Lost Home and a Losing Destination" by Illya Mousavijad

✨ Exciting News 🛍️ 'Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden' merch is now available in our museum store! Take a b...
10/29/2023

✨ Exciting News 🛍️ 'Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden' merch is now available in our museum store! Take a bit of John Rhoden, a true master of his craft, home with you. T-shirts, posters, and cards - we've got something for all. Visit our museum store today and hurry, these exclusive items won't last long.

✏️ Sketch with us! 📒 Experienced artists, amateur doodlers, art appreciators, or lifetime museum enjoyers, join us for A...
10/28/2023

✏️ Sketch with us! 📒 Experienced artists, amateur doodlers, art appreciators, or lifetime museum enjoyers, join us for Art on Broad - Sketching Sculpture, a guided seminar that introduces participants to simple sketching techniques that will deepen your skill and appreciation. No sketching experience? No problem! We're here to observe, make art, and be inspired by the incredible sculptures of John Rhoden.

Each participant will receive a FREE sketchbook, access to shared drawing materials, and free museum admission.

This program is limited to 20 participants for an intimate experience. Reserve your spot today! Register: https://bit.ly/3FBRgu4

Artist Panel + Reception next Friday!
10/27/2023

Artist Panel + Reception next Friday!

Looking forward to the next week's opening for the exhibit "Something Big, Something Small" on view at the Bridgette Mayer Gallery in Philadelphia from October 31 to December 30, 2023!

There will be an artist panel at PAFA The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Rhoden Auditorium on Friday, November 3rd, 4 pm to 5:30 pm.
Immediately following there will be an artist reception at 5:30pm to 7:30 pm at the Bridgette Mayer Gallery at 709 Walnut Street in Philadelphia.

I hope you can stop by the exhibit!

YellowCat
2019
oil on linen
72 x 36 inches

Artists:
Arden Bendler Browning
Erika b Hess
Michele Kish*ta
Tim McFarlane
Erin McIntosh
Eileen Neff
Antonio Puri
Rebecca Rutstein
Ellen Soffer
Damian Stamer

Expect spooky fun on Sunday at Family Arts Academy!
10/27/2023

Expect spooky fun on Sunday at Family Arts Academy!

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We're mesmerized by the vivid colors and intricate patterns of "The Night Visitor" by Barbara Takenaga. It draw syou int...
10/27/2023

We're mesmerized by the vivid colors and intricate patterns of "The Night Visitor" by Barbara Takenaga. It draw syou into a world beyond imagination of cosmic wonders and enigmatic encounters. Takenaga's art has the power to transport us to another dimension, and this work is no exception.
Barbara Takenaga, "The Night Visitor," 2002. Color lithograph, ed. 8/25, 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm.). Gift of Rebecca and Gilbert Kerlin © Barbara Takenaga, 2020.9.28. https://bit.ly/3tPFSZ0

10/26/2023

Join us for a tour featuring the architecture and the art within two of Philadelphia’s most iconic buildings, PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building and Philadelphia’s Masonic Temple. The Art, Architecture and the Dream of Democracy Tour connects the histories and struggles of our country from its ...

  Melissa Joseph (MFA 2018) featured in 'Artists to Watch This Month: 10 Solo Gallery Shows in New York Not to Miss in O...
10/26/2023

Melissa Joseph (MFA 2018) featured in 'Artists to Watch This Month: 10 Solo Gallery Shows in New York Not to Miss in October'

Go see Melissa's show "Irish Exit" at the Margot Samel Gallery in NYC, on view until Nov 22. About the exhibit: https://bit.ly/478vwC3

A medley of show openings and closings in the city over the coming weeks that you won't want to miss—with artists from all career stages.

10/26/2023

On today's A Portfolio to kick off the week, we look at a young painter we just found in an epic session of exploration and research, Aaron Feltman.&n...

Take us back to a few weeks ago when we were celebrating the opening of 'Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden....
10/26/2023

Take us back to a few weeks ago when we were celebrating the opening of 'Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden.' We had so much fun commemorating this occasion with friends, family, and our community. There's nothing like drinks, laughs, and good conversations amongst beautiful works of art. These are only a few highlights. Even if you couldn't be there with us, be sure to see the exhibition! More information about the exhibition: https://bit.ly/496PWNr

📷 Photography by Ryan Brandenberg

Come see 'Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden' - on view at PAFA through April 7, 2023!
10/25/2023

Come see 'Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden' - on view at PAFA through April 7, 2023!

A retrospective of the 20th-century African American sculptor at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts features 70 sculptures and archival materials.

Continuing Education's October - December short courses and workshops are now available! Browse the catalog and register...
10/25/2023

Continuing Education's October - December short courses and workshops are now available! Browse the catalog and register for a course today: https://bit.ly/3QtovpS
Image: CE Student participating in Joe Sweeney's Plein Air Painting in Valley Forge, PA course.

PAFA received not one but two mentions in Discover Philadelphia's list of 'Top Exhibitions in Philadelphia' (alongside A...
10/24/2023

PAFA received not one but two mentions in Discover Philadelphia's list of 'Top Exhibitions in Philadelphia' (alongside African American Museum in Philadelphia for Rising Sun)! Don't just take our word for it...come see for yourself!

Philadelphia is filled with wonderful art museums and galleries to explore. Here is a roundup of some of the top exhibitions in Philadelphia.

Thank you Billy Penn for the writeup on the Rhoden exhibition at PAFA! Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3Sbbm6b
10/24/2023

Thank you Billy Penn for the writeup on the Rhoden exhibition at PAFA! Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3Sbbm6b

Interesting read about Eddie Martinez, heartfelt and insightful - check out his show if you get a chance! PAFA's fortuna...
10/23/2023

Interesting read about Eddie Martinez, heartfelt and insightful - check out his show if you get a chance! PAFA's fortunate to have acquired some of his work, which we exhibited a few years ago.

At his studio in Queens, the artist’s routine includes turkey meatballs, cut-up Crocs and the patience to let his materials set his pace.

Explore your creativity - in person or online - with a Continuing Education Class at PAFA. Register now for our next ses...
10/22/2023

Explore your creativity - in person or online - with a Continuing Education Class at PAFA. Register now for our next session!
📷 Continuing Education students in class.

Next up for Art on Broad, we’ll have Andrea “Philly” Walls join us for Curvature of the Mind - A Journey through Determi...
10/22/2023

Next up for Art on Broad, we’ll have Andrea “Philly” Walls join us for Curvature of the Mind - A Journey through Determined To Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden.

🗓️ Date: October 28, 2023
🕛 Time: 11:00 AM
🏛️ Location: Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building

Andrea "Philly" Walls, founder of the Museum of Black Joy, is a multidisciplinary artist deeply influenced by the Harlem Renaissance and Black Arts Movement. Together, we’ll explore the poetic timeline that bridges ‘The Harlem Renaissance’ and the ‘Black Arts Movement’ as a framework that allows us to examine the life and work of the incredible artist John Rhoden in new ways.

Advanced registration is required. Space is limited, so secure your spot now! Museum admission is included with the cost of registration: https://bit.ly/494cTRy.

We have a lot of great programs coming up! *Stay up-to-date on museum and school happenings at PAFA* Have you seen our l...
10/20/2023

We have a lot of great programs coming up! *Stay up-to-date on museum and school happenings at PAFA* Have you seen our line up for the Art on Broad series? Check it out: https://bit.ly/46V3da3

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Morris Atkinson Blackburn, "Group," ca. 1936. Watercolor on paper, 9 7/8 x 14 in. (25.0825 x 35.56 cm.). Bequest of Elizabeth Blackburn in memory of her husband, Morris Blackburn © artist or artist's estate, 2007.16.2.9.

Join us on October 25 at 11:45 for another Visiting Artist Program, this time with Danny Simmons, an American abstract p...
10/19/2023

Join us on October 25 at 11:45 for another Visiting Artist Program, this time with Danny Simmons, an American abstract painter hailing from Queens, NY, known for pioneering "neo-African" Abstract Expressionism. He's a leader in the art world by his contributions as a published author, poet, painter, and art philanthropist.
Courtesy of Danny Simmons.

Organized by PAFA MFA candidates, VAP is a free series that brings an outstanding roster of local, national and international artists to campus each semester for lectures, critiques, and workshops

Time is running out! We're less than a month away from Bacchanal, PAFA’s signature fundraising event supporting world-cl...
10/19/2023

Time is running out! We're less than a month away from Bacchanal, PAFA’s signature fundraising event supporting world-class art and artmaking in Philadelphia! Advanced registration is required, so get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/3PZq3Gy

‘6abc Loves the Arts’ featured Rising Sun! We had a great time working with the crew on this short. Thanks to all who ma...
10/18/2023

‘6abc Loves the Arts’ featured Rising Sun! We had a great time working with the crew on this short. Thanks to all who made it happen. Check it out:

6abc Loves the Arts features and supports many of Philadelphia's most prominent arts, music and cultural institutions. The 6abc campaign showcases upcoming and current exhibits and attractions in segments aired on Action News.

⚾ "Batter Up" ⚾ by James Chapin sets the stage for Game 2 of Phillies v. Diamondbacks!Our Phillies are the living embodi...
10/17/2023

⚾ "Batter Up" ⚾ by James Chapin sets the stage for Game 2 of Phillies v. Diamondbacks!

Our Phillies are the living embodiment of paint on canvas like the players in “Batter Up,” demonstrating their artistic prowess and creativity with every swing, pitch, and catch. Let’s go Phils!

Photograph of painting "Batter Up" by James Chapin, 1941. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' Dorothy and Kenneth Woodcock Archives, PC0104_1941_053. https://bit.ly/3M72Hh0

Register for Mid-Semester CE Fall Courses & Workshops! Browse available courses and workshops on our website: https://bi...
10/17/2023

Register for Mid-Semester CE Fall Courses & Workshops! Browse available courses and workshops on our website: https://bit.ly/3tHlVU1
Image: Keith Leitner, CE Instructor
Register now for Alla Prima Watercolor Still Life Workshop: https://bit.ly/3rLTDrf

What makes the story of John Rhoden so compelling? “It’s really hard to appreciate what’s great about this show until yo...
10/17/2023

What makes the story of John Rhoden so compelling?

“It’s really hard to appreciate what’s great about this show until you see it all in one space...you kind have to stand in the gallery and look around to appreciate and…I hope that people do.” -Dr. Brittany Webb, Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of Twentieth-Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection.

Read the full article on our website: https://bit.ly/45z4EcU

Come see this incredible show!
📷 Photo Credit: Black and white photograph of John and Richenda Rhoden posing with John Rhoden's sculpture, Sky Father Earth Mother, 1960s-1970s. The John Rhoden Papers at PAFA, MS.2019.01.2088. https://bit.ly/45xUcT6.
🎨 Artwork: John W. Rhoden, (1916-2001), Sky Father Earth Mother, ca. 1958. Bronze on stone base, overall: 123 1/2 x 28 x 18 in. (313.69 x 71.12 x 45.72 cm.), JR162. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia.

Join us on October 21st for our Fall Open House! Explore PAFA, meet faculty and students, learn about the application pr...
10/16/2023

Join us on October 21st for our Fall Open House! Explore PAFA, meet faculty and students, learn about the application process, and get a tour of our facilities. Register: https://bit.ly/46tg2IU

Misty Sol is back this fall with a captivating gallery experience, "Dynamize The Figure." 🌟 Join us on October 21, 2023 ...
10/16/2023

Misty Sol is back this fall with a captivating gallery experience, "Dynamize The Figure." 🌟 Join us on October 21, 2023 at 11am to learn more about Misty Sol's unique artistic approach using physical and conceptual games to delve into the dynamics between the observer and the observed, deepening your understanding of the themes in "Rising Sun: Artists in an Uncertain America."

Misty is the director of Tiny Farm Wagon, dedicated to public art and wellness. Her work has graced galleries and even TV screens, with appearances on shows like "Grand Crew" on Hulu and "All Rise" on the Oprah Network. Currently, you can view her art at the Colored Girls Museum in Philadelphia.

Don't miss this unique opportunity - Museum admission is included in your registration!

🎫 Ticket Info:
General Public: $20
PAFA Members: $15

Secure your spot by registering in advance: https://bit.ly/3FkLHAe

See you there!
📷 Courtesy of Misty Sol

🎨 Art at Noon 🕛 Take a break with Art at Noon on October 18, featuring Shiva Ahmadi , who will take us through her artis...
10/16/2023

🎨 Art at Noon 🕛 Take a break with Art at Noon on October 18, featuring Shiva Ahmadi , who will take us through her artistic journey from figurative painting to hand-painted animation, her evolution as an artist is nothing short of inspiring. Let's explore how art can transcend boundaries and create conversations that matter. This is an online event!

Currently on view at PAFA in "Rising Sun: Artist in an Uncertain America," Shiva's work is a powerful testament to the impact of personal experiences on art. She fearlessly addresses critical global issues, from political oppression to immigration, violence, and women's rights.

Register: https://bit.ly/46QTD7U
📷 Shiva Ahmadi, Marooned, 2021 (video still). Single-channel video animation with sound. Commissioned by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia for Rising Sun: Artists in an Uncertain America, March 23 – October 8, 2023. Image courtesy of the artist and Haines Gallery. © Shiva Ahmadi

🎃👻 Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and little monsters - Join us for a boo-tacular Family Arts Academy Program! 👻🎃👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Br...
10/15/2023

🎃👻 Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and little monsters - Join us for a boo-tacular Family Arts Academy Program! 👻🎃

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family and let your creativity run wild! Costumes welcome and encouraged!

For more information and to register, visit our website: https://bit.ly/46Lv6Bi.
👻 George H. Comegys, by 1840. Oil on canvas, 17 9/16 x 16 13/16 in. (44.60875 x 42.70375 cm.). Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia. Bequest of Henry C. Carey (The Carey Collection), 1879.8.2.

10/14/2023

When you visit Rising Sun at PAFA, stop by the Rise Rest Gallery and add your thoughts to the question: “Is the sun rising or setting on the experiment of American democracy?”
Submissions in this video are part of the Rise Rest Gallery at PAFA. Share your responses and tag us!

10/14/2023
There's something for everyone in PAFA's museum store - Start nurturing the little artist in your life by building a lib...
10/13/2023

There's something for everyone in PAFA's museum store - Start nurturing the little artist in your life by building a library of inspiration. 📚✨

🖌️ Art in Your Feed 🎨 "Beautiful Night" (2004) by renowned artist Louise Bourgeois immerses viewers in a desert landscap...
10/13/2023

🖌️ Art in Your Feed 🎨 "Beautiful Night" (2004) by renowned artist Louise Bourgeois immerses viewers in a desert landscape, below a moonlight sky and among mountains. https://bit.ly/3PStIGj
🖼️ Louise Bourgeois, "Beautiful Night," (2004). Nine color lithograph on music paper, 21 x 27 1/2 in. (53.34 x 69.85 cm.). Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia. Art by Women Collection, Gift of Linda Lee Alter, Art © Louise Bourgeois Trust/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY, 2011.1.151.

We had so much fun last Sunday at the first Family Arts Academy workshop of Fall 2023! Families visited the new exhibiti...
10/12/2023

We had so much fun last Sunday at the first Family Arts Academy workshop of Fall 2023! Families visited the new exhibition Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden and explored the endless possibilities of sculptural forms. Then we made Bronze-colored Collagraphs, inspired by the exhibition. Don't miss the next one on Sunday, Oct 29!

To learn more about Rhoden visit the John Rhoden Digital Archives: https://bit.ly/3tor57k

Visit our website to learn more about upcoming family programs: https://bit.ly/3tscnfD
📸 photos taken by our amazing museum education staff members! The sculpture featured is the work of John Rhoden (except for the collagraphs, which were made by the young artists 😀)

Three virtuosos in one image 🎨 🎤 🎭 - John Rhoden and Cab Calloway looking down at Bill Robinson’s foot as if admiring th...
10/12/2023

Three virtuosos in one image 🎨 🎤 🎭 - John Rhoden and Cab Calloway looking down at Bill Robinson’s foot as if admiring the rhythmic secrets concealed beneath those dancing shoes.
⭐ Browse more images and archival records on John Rhoden at https://bit.ly/3RXJSka and be sure to come see Determined to Be: the Sculpture of John Rhoden at PAFA, on view until April 7, 2024!

📸 Pat Terry, “Black and white photograph mounted to board of John Rhoden standing alongside Bill Robinson and Cab Calloway,” 1940. JPEG, photograph mounted on board, 8 1/2w x 11h, 6w x 7 3/4h. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, MS.2019.01.4657. https://bit.ly/3txOBiA

Speaking of Jack Fisk (if you saw our re-share of Vintage Philly's post with a 1967 image of Jack with David Lynch in Ph...
10/11/2023

Speaking of Jack Fisk (if you saw our re-share of Vintage Philly's post with a 1967 image of Jack with David Lynch in Philly)... in anticipation of the upcoming film, "Killers of the Flower Moon," NYT mag put out this great article about Jack and his work:

How Jack Fisk, the master production designer behind ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and many other films, brings the past to life.

Join us on July 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmHISTORY RISINGRising Sun artists Sheida Soleimani (PAFA) and Deborah Willis (AAMP),...
07/03/2023

Join us on July 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
HISTORY RISING

Rising Sun artists Sheida Soleimani (PAFA) and Deborah Willis (AAMP), join Peter Barberie, the Brodsky Curator of Photographs, Alfred Stieglitz Center, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in a conversation that explores how photography can be a tool to re-set historical and political narratives and complicate our experiences of power.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
For tickets and information: https://bit.ly/3NXEsDv

If you’re planning a summer trip, be sure to bring PAFA along! By becoming a Friend-level member, you’ll enjoy access to...
06/29/2023

If you’re planning a summer trip, be sure to bring PAFA along! By becoming a Friend-level member, you’ll enjoy access to over 1,200 museums throughout North America. Sign up now and receive a discount on our most popular memberships and enjoy unlimited free admission, exclusive programming, year-round savings, and more.

Join before June 30th to take advantage of this amazing offer – don’t miss out! http://community.pafa.org/mailoffer

Shiva Ahmadi, Marooned, 2021 (video still). Single-channel video animation with sound. Commissioned by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia for Rising Sun: Artists in an Uncertain America, March 23 – October 8, 2023. Image courtesy of the artist and Haines Gallery. © Shiva Ahmadi

https://bit.ly/3ptViAn Celebrate PAFA Continuing Education Artists at the CE Annual Juried Exhibition Opening Reception ...
06/28/2023

https://bit.ly/3ptViAn

Celebrate PAFA Continuing Education Artists at the CE Annual Juried Exhibition Opening Reception and Awards on Thursday, June 29 from 4 to 6 pm in the Anne Bryan Gallery!

The Continuing Education Annual Juried Student Exhibition showcases the work that PAFA's Continuing Education (CE) students created in their classes. Non-matriculated students enrolled in CE online or in-person classes in the Summer 2022 through Spring 2023 semesters are eligible to enter. Artwork e...

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Unsure of your next step in your studio practice? Join acclaimed artists and Neysa Grassi and Bruce Samuelson for supportive, non-judgmental feedback on your artwork while helping you to dispel feelings of self-criticism or discouragement.
Woody Gwyn's painting "Potrero" (2001) confines its view to the essentials of its subject: a mown pasture, a foreground waterway, a distant treeline defining the border of the pasture, and a more distant wooded hillside. The result is a striking, unique composition reflecting on the stillness of open space.

See this work on view in the exhibition "Linger and Flow" curated by Juan Omar Rodriguez and Kristina Murray, closing April 3. https://bit.ly/3pAGwVu
"Summer Academy gave me a glance of how college probably will be...it helped me see, like, yeah, I can do this." - Simona, Summer Academy Student 2020.
Join staff at the Open House on March 26, at 1:00 PM to learn about Summer Academy, PAFA's most rigorous Pre-College program. Visit the studios and facilities where students will learn in a college environment. Stay and explore the Museum after the tour! https://bit.ly/3sXYFhZ
The Passing of the Seasons: Winter into Spring, 1908
Emily Clayton Bishop (1883-1912)
On view in the exhibition “Women in Motion”
Bronze with green patina; lost-wax cast about 1913
12 x 24 3/8 x 13 1/4 in.
Gift of Marjorie D. Martinet and Beatrice Fenton, 1969.10.6. https://bit.ly/3qhTzvm
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Join us on March 26th, 1:00 PM, to learn about Summer Academy, the most rigorous and immersive program. Visit the studios and facilities where teenage students will learn to bring their art to the next level and prepare a college portfolio. Stay and explore the Museum after the tour! https://bit.ly/367zmRI
This week's "6abc Loves the Arts" reports on two PAFA exhibitions celebrating women artists. Check out the video with an inside look at the galleries and interview with one of the curators, Anna O. Marley!

"Women in Motion: 150 Years of Women's Artist Networks at PAFA" charts the untold stories of women artists' networking, innovating and collaborating. "Joan Semmel: Skin in the Game" is the first retrospective of the iconic artist, bringing together 60 years of groundbreaking paintings.
Lien Truong creates paintings that examine social, cultural, and political history, exploring influences that form contemporary identity and belief systems in a transcultural context. In “Family Sitting #2” (2005), a group of figures sits for a portrait, but only their clothing is depicted. The absent bodies invite speculation on the identities of the sitters and the circumstances of their gathering.

View this work in the exhibition "Linger and Flow," curated by Juan Omar Rodriguez and Kristina Murray: https://bit.ly/3pAGwVu
You can feel confident signing your youngster up for Art Camp after visiting an Open House. See camp spaces, meet museum education staff, learn more about the weekly themes and activities, plus all the ins and outs of the daily schedule.
Highly esteemed teacher and painter, John Moore creates beautifully rendered composite images that are derived from drawings, live observation, sketchbook notations, photographs, and other source materials. His paintings brilliantly merge things that are real with things that are imagined. This work, "Summer" (1972), is on view in "Linger and Flow" through April 3. https://bit.ly/3pAGwVu
Learn about a high-schooler's options this summer at the Summer Open House. Between Summer Academy—the four-week, college-level art-making immersion program—and One-Week Intensives, there is a perfect fit at PAFA for every creative teen.
Purim Sameach! Finally have a fun reason to wear a mask.
Masked Children, 1964
Seymour Rosofsky (1924-1981)
Oil on canvas, 13 x 16 in. (33.02 x 40.64 cm.)
Gift of the Estate of Seymour Rosofsky, 2013.17.185
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