In This Issue: - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
In This Issue: - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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Photo: Barbara Katus<br />
Now <strong>the</strong>re are more reasons than ever to be a Member at PAFA!<br />
USArtists American <strong>Fine</strong> Art<br />
Show & Sale<br />
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building<br />
Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25<br />
Don’t forget, members receive complimentary<br />
admission to USArtists with <strong>the</strong>ir membership<br />
cards.<br />
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Architecture Tours<br />
Historic Landmark Building<br />
Friday, September 23 and<br />
Saturday, September 24 at 3 p.m. daily<br />
Extend your USArtists: American <strong>Fine</strong> Art<br />
Show & Sale experience by exploring <strong>the</strong><br />
architecture and newly expanded campus <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Pennsylvania</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Fine</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>.<br />
Discover and learn about <strong>the</strong> beauty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Historic Landmark Building, built in <strong>the</strong> 1870s<br />
by architects Frank Furness and George W.<br />
Hewitt, which is considered one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> finest<br />
surviving examples <strong>of</strong> Victorian Gothic<br />
architecture in America. <strong>This</strong> docent led tour<br />
will discuss <strong>the</strong> interior and exterior elements<br />
that make <strong>the</strong> building itself a work <strong>of</strong> art, while<br />
also comparing it to <strong>the</strong> early 20th century<br />
design <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building,<br />
which was originally erected as an automobile<br />
showroom and car storage facility. To register,<br />
please contact 215-972-2077 or rsvp@pafa.org.<br />
Your Support Can Make A Difference<br />
Support PAFA’s Community Outreach Programs<br />
through United Way<br />
As United Way Donor Option<br />
campaigns take place this fall,<br />
please consider supporting<br />
PAFA’s community outreach<br />
programs by directing your United Way gift to PAFA.<br />
Simply select donor choice number 14015. <strong>In</strong><br />
serving <strong>the</strong> Greater Philadelphia Region, PAFA engages<br />
<strong>the</strong> public through a variety <strong>of</strong> public programs, some<br />
designed to enrich <strong>the</strong> already-interested and o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
aimed at engaging under-served audiences.<br />
Your support <strong>of</strong> PAFA’s wide range <strong>of</strong> public and<br />
community outreach programs for adults, children, and<br />
families is greatly appreciated.<br />
Make a 100% Tax-Deductible Gift to PAFA<br />
The generosity <strong>of</strong> members, volunteers, and donors<br />
is what has allowed PAFA to flourish through <strong>the</strong> years,<br />
and we rely on your support to ensure that <strong>the</strong> next<br />
generation will benefit from accessible, innovative, and<br />
inspiring art. We believe that art is significant in all peoples’<br />
lives, and your support makes it possible for PAFA<br />
to <strong>of</strong>fer critically acclaimed exhibitions, cutting-edge arts<br />
education, and to introduce thousands <strong>of</strong> children and<br />
adults to <strong>the</strong> arts each year through our many public<br />
education <strong>of</strong>ferings.<br />
Photo: Sean Tucker<br />
Telling Tales Family Tour<br />
Historic Landmark Building<br />
Sunday, October 16 at 1 p.m.<br />
Followed by Family <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> at 2 p.m.<br />
Members and <strong>the</strong>ir families are invited to<br />
discover narrative paintings that tell stories<br />
taken from mythology, literature, American<br />
history, <strong>the</strong> imagination, and everyday life. Immediately<br />
following <strong>the</strong> tour, families are invited<br />
to participate in a related hands-on art activity<br />
in <strong>the</strong> studios as part <strong>of</strong> PAFA’s Family <strong>Arts</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> (appropriate for all ages). To register,<br />
please contact 215-972-2077 or rsvp@pafa.org.<br />
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HERE Members’ Reception<br />
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building<br />
Friday, October 21,<br />
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.<br />
PAFA members and<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir friends are invited<br />
to a private preview <strong>of</strong><br />
HERE, an exhibition<br />
presenting new work<br />
from contemporary<br />
artists from six regions<br />
around <strong>the</strong> United<br />
States, including<br />
Philadelphia. Refreshments and light food will<br />
be provided.<br />
<strong>This</strong> event is free for PAFA members, $10<br />
for pre-registered non-members, and $15 at<br />
<strong>the</strong> door. To register for this event, visit www.<br />
pafa.givezooks.com or contact <strong>the</strong> Membership<br />
Office at 215-972-2077 or membership@pafa.org.<br />
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PAFA After Dark: Season 2<br />
Members may reserve complimentary tickets<br />
for <strong>the</strong> PAFA After Dark 2011-2012 Series.<br />
Join us on Thursday, October 27 for PAFA<br />
After Dark: Homegrown and on Thursday,<br />
December 15 for PAFA After Dark: Collision<br />
Course. For additional information, please visit<br />
www.pafa.org/afterdark.<br />
To register, visit www.pafa.givezooks.com or<br />
contact <strong>the</strong> Membership Office at 215-972-<br />
2077 or membership@pafa.org.<br />
As we approach <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> calendar year,<br />
please consider making a 100% tax-deductible<br />
gift to PAFA to help us reach our goals. Gifts <strong>of</strong> all<br />
sizes are important and help us in our mission to bring<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r artists and <strong>the</strong> public through exceptional<br />
teaching programs, a world-class collection <strong>of</strong> American<br />
art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public<br />
programs.<br />
<strong>In</strong> addition to <strong>the</strong> enclosed gift envelope, we are<br />
pleased to <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>the</strong> following giving options:<br />
By Mail<br />
Your contributions may be sent to:<br />
PAFA<br />
Attn: Development Department<br />
128 North Broad Street<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19102<br />
Online<br />
Visit www.pafa.org/support to make your secure<br />
gift online<br />
Gifts <strong>of</strong> Stock<br />
Please contact <strong>the</strong> Development Department at<br />
215-972-2077 or giving@pafa.org to arrange a<br />
stock transfer.<br />
For questions about ways to make a gift to PAFA,<br />
contact Cecily Macy, Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>In</strong>dividual Giving at<br />
215-972-2597 or cmacy@pafa.org.<br />
Thank you for your support <strong>of</strong> PAFA!<br />
Photo: Colette Seidel<br />
Molten Mixer<br />
Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building<br />
Wednesday, November 2, 6 - 8 p.m.<br />
Exclusive event for Friend, Patron, and<br />
Benefactor members<br />
Learn more about PAFA’s dynamic sculpture<br />
program. John Greig, School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fine</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Sculpture Shop Manager, presents examples<br />
<strong>of</strong> bronze sculpture from <strong>the</strong> permanent collection<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Sculpture Study Center. Participants<br />
will <strong>the</strong>n visit <strong>the</strong> School’s foundry to<br />
witness a live bronze pour. Light refreshments<br />
will be served.<br />
To register, please contact 215-972-2077<br />
or rsvp@pafa.org. <strong>This</strong> event is open to Friend,<br />
Patron, and Benefactor members. Space is<br />
limited. To upgrade your membership, contact<br />
<strong>the</strong> Membership Office at 215-972-2077 or<br />
membership@pafa.org.<br />
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18th Annual Holiday Student Print Sale<br />
and Exclusive Members’ Shopping<br />
Samuel M. V Hamilton Building<br />
Friday, December 2<br />
Members’ Shopping Hour, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.<br />
Print Sale, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.<br />
Enjoy an exclusive PAFA member shopping<br />
hour at PORTFOLIO at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pennsylvania</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong>®. Take advantage <strong>of</strong> your member<br />
discount, take care <strong>of</strong> your holiday shopping,<br />
and support PAFA!<br />
The same evening, The Printmaking Department<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers holiday shoppers a unique opportunity<br />
with its 18th Annual Holiday Student<br />
Print Sale. The sale features cards, etchings,<br />
2010 Annual Holiday Student Print Sale<br />
lithographs, stamp prints, and woodcuts by<br />
PAFA students as well as demonstrations on<br />
different printmaking techniques by faculty.<br />
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PORTFOLIO Members’ Holiday Sale<br />
Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building<br />
Sunday, November 27– Saturday, December 3<br />
<strong>In</strong> celebration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> holiday season, members<br />
receive an additional 10% discount in<br />
store when shopping in PORTFOLIO. Don’t<br />
forget – PORTFOLIO stays open until 8:30<br />
p.m. on Friday, December 2!<br />
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Give <strong>the</strong> Gift <strong>of</strong> PAFA<br />
Share <strong>the</strong> gift <strong>of</strong> PAFA membership this<br />
holiday season. Gift memberships are available<br />
at all levels and include a gift box and PAFA<br />
mug. Gift membersips may be purchased over<br />
<strong>the</strong> phone through <strong>the</strong> Membership Office at<br />
215-972-2077 or through <strong>the</strong> PAFA website<br />
at www.pafa.org/join.<br />
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Call for Volunteers!<br />
The Membership Office is looking for a<br />
group <strong>of</strong> enthusiastic individuals to serve as<br />
Membership Volunteers. <strong>This</strong> group is dedicated<br />
to providing service to all members and<br />
visitors in order to enhance <strong>the</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
Museum experience. These volunteers sell<br />
memberships and assist Museum members<br />
with information at a variety <strong>of</strong> PAFA programs<br />
and special events. For more information, contact<br />
Marianne Maxwell, Membership Manager<br />
at 215-972-0522 or mmaxwell@pafa.org.<br />
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Stay in <strong>the</strong> Loop!<br />
Each month, PAFA’s electronic newsletter,<br />
E-Preview, contains <strong>the</strong> latest PAFA news and<br />
insider information. To start receiving news and<br />
event invitations electronically, simply send a<br />
request via e-mail to membership@pafa.org.<br />
Please note: PAFA does not share e-mails<br />
with third parties.<br />
PAFA’s Education Programs Receive<br />
EITC Designation Approval<br />
Companies Can Receive Tax Credit for Gifts to<br />
PAFA’s Education Programs<br />
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit program (EITC)<br />
recognizes companies that give back by supporting innovative<br />
educational programs that help students learn and succeed. Corporations<br />
making a contribution towards PAFA’s High School After<br />
School Studio <strong>Arts</strong> Program or its K-12 <strong>Academy</strong> Visit Program<br />
may be eligible to receive a tax credit equal to 75% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> contribution,<br />
up to $300,000 per taxable year.<br />
For more information on PAFA’s eligible education programs,<br />
or information on how to make a contribution through <strong>the</strong> EITC<br />
program, please contact Jessica Lynch, Director <strong>of</strong> External Affairs<br />
at 215-972-7639 or jlynch@pafa.org.<br />
Join PAFA’s Business Partners Program<br />
PAFA’s Business Partners program provides corporations and<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir employees with <strong>the</strong> opportunity to join o<strong>the</strong>r business leaders<br />
in demonstrating <strong>the</strong>ir commitment to one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> region’s greatest<br />
cultural resources. For a minimum contribution <strong>of</strong> $5,000 all<br />
Business Partners receive preferred pricing on Facilities Rentals<br />
(including a new happy hour rate), VIP invitations to year-round<br />
networking and entertainment opportunities, complimentary passes<br />
to PAFA for employees or entertaining clients, discounts on art<br />
purchases in <strong>the</strong> Alumni Sales Gallery, and year-round recognition.<br />
For more information, contact Jessica Lynch, Director <strong>of</strong> External<br />
Affairs, at jlynch@pafa.org or 215-972-7639.<br />
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