Art in Motion: PAFA’s 2026 Exhibitions and the Future of Public Engagement

Schedule

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19102 | Philadelphia, PA

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Step into the future of art, learning, and cultural connection at PAFA’s Art at Noon on February 4, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. This free public program features Brittany Lewis, Director of Community Education and Engagement, as she unveils a bold preview of PAFA’s 2026 public programs and exhibition experiences.
Audiences will get an exclusive look at the creative energy behind major exhibitions including Bodies and Souls: Selections from the Kohler Collection, A Nation of Artists, Threaded Currents, and more — while discovering how PAFA is reimagining public programs, youth and family engagement, and citywide partnerships that activate art across Philadelphia and beyond.
With clarity, charisma, and vision, Brittany brings audiences inside the strategy, stories, and inspiration shaping PAFA’s next chapter. Expect insight, excitement, and a renewed appreciation for how art connects people, ideas, and communities.
Whether you’re a lifelong art lover, educator, student, or curious creative, this is your front-row seat to what’s next.
Join us at PAFA on February 4, 2026 — and be part of the conversation shaping Philadelphia’s cultural future.
This program is offered in a hybrid format—attend in person at PAFA or watch the live stream on YouTube. A link to the livestream will be emailed to all registrants on the day of the event.
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