PAFA Alumni

We are excited to share an exhibition featuring artworks by members of PAFA’s Alumni Council!  The Philadelphia Sketch Club’s Stewart Gallery presents “PAFA: A Current History”, on view now through March 28th. ✨

A survey of work by Alumni Council members, the exhibition is not only a showcase of the range of creative approaches and sustained studio practices of PAFA artists, but also an introduction to this dynamic group of dedicated alumni and art community supporters.  We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, March 15th from 1pm - 3pm for the Opening Reception. 

A huge thank you to the Philadelphia Sketch Club for hosting! 🙏

🖼️ Artwork install image:  Works by Brian Spies

Make 2026 Your Year of Art at PAFA! Kick off the new year with PAFA Continuing Education—art classes in Philadelphia for all ages and skill levels, in-person and online. Beginners welcome!

· Observational Drawing Practices (In-Person) with John Horn – strengthen your foundational drawing skills
· The Art of Natural History Illustration (Online) with Kate Samworth – learn traditional printmaking techniques online
· Painting Over the Line (In-Person) with Kassem Amoudi – explore intuitive painting and develop your personal style
· Oil/Acrylic Painting: Abstracting the Real (In-Person) with Frederic Kaplan – transform still lifes and photos into expressive paintings
· Color Woodcut Printmaking (In-Person) with Rebecca Gilbert – create vibrant, layered prints using reduction and multiple-block techniques

🖌️ Classes available for beginners to advanced artists. Find the perfect fit to refresh skills, learn new techniques, or explore a new medium.

📅 Courses start January & February 2026
🔗 Browse Classes & Register: https://buff.ly/QJieU1P
🖼️ John Horn, Figure
🖼️ Kate Samworth, Ch.7 - Why Fish Don't Exist
🖼️ Kassem Amoudi, Sea Change
🖼️ Frederic Kaplan, Neptune, God of the Sea
🖼️ Rebecca Gilbert, Quasar (Silver)