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# Learn About the Graduate Programs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
- URL: https://hyperallergic.com/learn-about-the-graduate-programs-at-pennsylvania-academy-of-the-fine-arts-pafa/
- Published: 2015-01-06T15:22:48.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-24T16:32:07.000Z
- Description: The graduate programs at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) [http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTAxLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU3OCwiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC44Mi4xOTcuNTgiLCJudyI6MjA3LCJwYyI6MCwicHIiOjE2NjYsInJ0IjoxLCJzdCI6MCwi
- Author: Sponsors
- Tags: Announcement, Art Education, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, #wp, #wp-post, #image-position-hidden, #Import 2025-11-24 07:08 (2014, 2015, part 2)

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The [**graduate programs at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)**](http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTAxLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU3OCwiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC44Mi4xOTcuNTgiLCJudyI6MjA3LCJwYyI6MCwicHIiOjE2NjYsInJ0IjoxLCJzdCI6MCwiYmYiOnRydWUsInVyIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5wYWZhLmVkdS9ncmFkcHJvZ3IvIiwicmUiOjF9&s=iAsk4q7idlkbqYFEUmwEqyc6nqY&ref=hyperallergic.com) offer students a transformational experience in a rigorous and supportive learning environment. PAFA’s curriculum is interdisciplinary and focuses on individual studio practice. The outstanding faculty provides a broad range of viewpoints and approaches to art-making.

The student-run [**Visiting Artist Program**](http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTAyLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU3OSwiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC4yNDIuMzUuMTAzIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cucGFmYS5lZHUvdmlzaXRpbmdhcnRpc3RzLyIsInJlIjoxfQ&s=B0FJqQ45D6mNOqb2HIolJEOVLLA&ref=hyperallergic.com) brings leading artists to PAFA’s campus to discuss their work and meet with students. A large and diverse body of fellow student artists forms a dynamic and engaged peer group.

All graduate students enroll in studio and seminar courses, engage in independent studio work, and have regular individual and group critiques with faculty.

[**PAFA’s museum**](http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTAzLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU4MCwiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC4yNDIuMzUuMTAzIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cucGFmYS5vcmciLCJyZSI6MX0&s=cDUZg3j5MNzxbdDDGfKFB8cujsA&ref=hyperallergic.com) hosts world-class exhibitions and a renowned collection of American art. The [**Annual Student Exhibition**](http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTA0LCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU4MSwiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC4yNDIuMzUuMTAzIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cucGFmYS5lZHUvYXNlLyIsInJlIjoxfQ&s=KLeRrObNwb1rzaRTIab-B88tOMo&ref=hyperallergic.com) attracts over 10,000 members of the arts community.

[**Three programs of graduate studies**](http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTAxLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU3OCwiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC44Mi4xOTcuNTgiLCJudyI6MjA3LCJwYyI6MCwicHIiOjE2NjYsInJ0IjoxLCJzdCI6MCwiYmYiOnRydWUsInVyIjoiaHR0cDovL3d3dy5wYWZhLmVkdS9ncmFkcHJvZ3IvIiwicmUiOjF9&s=iAsk4q7idlkbqYFEUmwEqyc6nqY&ref=hyperallergic.com) at PAFA provide the tools, skills, and intellectual foundation for a lifetime of creative achievement:

[**The Master of Fine Arts degree program**](http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTA5LCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU4NiwiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC4yNDIuMzUuMTAzIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cucGFmYS5lZHUvcHJvZ3JhbXMvR3JhZHVhdGUtUHJvZ3JhbXMvTUZBLU92ZXJ2aWV3LzE3NC8iLCJyZSI6MX0&s=SURTyyggBTLJpg%5F2XncpTBFmp1Q&ref=hyperallergic.com) is a full-time, two-year program that offers an intensive and immersive studio art experience.  
[Application Deadline: January 15, 2015](http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTEwLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU4NywiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC4yNDIuMzUuMTAzIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cucGFmYS5lZHUvYXBwbHkvIiwicmUiOjF9&s=hudGc513g8Zcoy3MAs801jOA7BI&ref=hyperallergic.com)

[**The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate**](http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTExLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU4OCwiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC4yNDIuMzUuMTAzIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cucGFmYS5lZHUvcG9zdGJhY2MvIiwicmUiOjF9&s=mVg6Pl7VA0qw3th3gVyt9ZKX3Ng&ref=hyperallergic.com) is intended for students who are looking to gain experience and further develop their artistic practice.  
[Application Deadline: March 15, 2015](http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTEwLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU4NywiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC4yNDIuMzUuMTAzIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cucGFmYS5lZHUvYXBwbHkvIiwicmUiOjF9&s=hudGc513g8Zcoy3MAs801jOA7BI&ref=hyperallergic.com)

[**The Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts program**](http://engine.adzerk.net/r?e=eyJhdiI6MTk2MzcsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjoyMDA0MjksImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjciI6NzAyNTEyLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjcyOTU4OSwiZmwiOjQ0Njc4NiwiaXAiOiI1NC4yNDIuMzUuMTAzIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cucGFmYS5lZHUvbG93cmVzLyIsInJlIjoxfQ&s=8RMV5rIPTxY1sS2XABZZ%5FegtSjU&ref=hyperallergic.com) is a new program beginning in the summer of 2015\. It’s ideal for students seeking the community, support, and rigor of a traditional MFA with a more flexible structure to fit their lives and schedules.

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