Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

PAFA events break away from the traditional hotel ballroom mold, providing your guests an immersive and unique experience. Your event can take place in the elegant Historic Landmark Building, the contemporary Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, or outdoors on Lenfest Plaza—all right in the center of Philadelphia. Location is key and PAFA is just steps from Philadelphia’s premier hotels, Convention Center, City ... Hall, and parking options. PAFA’s spaces can adapt to the needs of an event. From 10-person private dinners to 400-person corporate functions to 1,000-person cocktail receptions, our spaces can be used in creative ways to meet your needs. You can feel good booking an event here—your rental fees go towards fulfilling PAFA’s mission of educating tomorrow’s artists. Let our event staff and exclusive partners guide you through the process of planning an event bound to impress your guests.