art schools in pennsylvania

1.Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts – PAFA

Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the fine arts, innovative exhibitions of historic and contemporary American art, and a world-class collection of American art. A recipient of the National Medal of Arts, PAFA’s esteemed alumni include Mary Cassatt, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Thomas Eakins, William Glackens, Barkley L. Hendricks, Violet Oakley, Louis Kahn, David Lynch, and Henry Ossawa Tanner.

Contact details

Phone:(215) 972-7600

Email:info@pafa.org 

Address:118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States

Website:https://www.pafa.org/ 

2.Pennsylvania College of Art & Design

The College was founded in 1982 by a group of artists in the Susquehanna river town of Marietta. The College moved to Lancaster City’s vibrant Gallery Row neighborhood in 1987, centering students in a thriving arts community where they can explore, engage with fellow creatives, and flourish. A private, non-profit, professional art college, PCA&D offers a wealth of educational opportunities for students of all ages to live a creative life. PCA&D is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), is approved as a college and for degree-granting privileges by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD).

Contact details

Phone:717.396.7833

Email:admissions@pcad.edu 

Address:204 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States

Website:http://pcad.edu/ 

3.Moore College of Art & Design

Now, over 170 years later, Moore College of Art & Design remains the first and only historically visual arts college for women in the nation—an inclusive and innovative home to nine prestigious BFA programs and so much more. Our mission is more relevant than ever, as technology, sustainability and diverse cultures drive and disrupt new and existing industries. Through dynamic BFA and Graduate Studies programs, educational programs for creatively curious youth and professional adult learners, and our own public and dedicated space for contemporary art—The Galleries at Moore—we are influencers and advocates for breakthrough artists and designers of all ages and backgrounds.

Contact details

Phone:2159654000

Email:info@moore.edu 

Address:1916 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States

Website:https://moore.edu/ 

4.Capital Area School for the Arts Charter School

The Capital Area School for the Arts is a 9th to 12th grade, public charter school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA. The School began as an arts magnet school, which was founded in 2001 as a partnership between the Capital Area Intermediate Unit and Open Stage of Harrisburg.

Contact details

Phone:+1 717-732-8450

Email:twendling@casa-arts.org 

Address:150 Strawberry St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States

Website:https://www.casa-arts.org/

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