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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) boasts galleries and unique spaces that transform into incredible settings for any event imaginable.
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The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) boasts galleries and spaces to transform into incredible settings for any event imaginable—from luxury weddings to engaging corporate functions. 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.  

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Amenities
  • Exclusive Cater
  • Min Capacity: 51
  • Max Capacity: 800
  • Onsite AV Available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Admission
  • Guided Tour Available
  • Bus Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Group Friendly
  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Onsite Parking
  • Senior Discount
  • Valet Parking
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Spaces

Annenberg

Annenberg

Reception Capacity: 500

Square Feet: 6000

Theater: 450

Banquet: 400

Classroom: 250

Tuttleman

Tuttleman

Reception Capacity: 150

Square Feet: 3150

Theater: 250

Banquet: 300

Classroom: 100

Sculpture Center

Sculpture Center

Reception Capacity: 200

Square Feet: 1900

Theater: 150

Banquet: 75

Classroom: 75

School of Fine Arts

School of Fine Arts

Reception Capacity: 100

Square Feet: 2000

Rhoden Arts Center

Rhoden Arts Center

Square Feet: 15000

Theater: 265

Rotunda

Rotunda

Reception Capacity: 250

Square Feet: 5300

Theater: 150

Banquet: 200

Classroom: 100

Washington Foyer

Washington Foyer

Reception Capacity: 250

Square Feet: 3175

Banquet: 75

Auditorium

Auditorium

Reception Capacity: 200

Square Feet: 1700

Theater: 140

Banquet: 100

Classroom: 75