Alumni Panel & Networking Event

Are you a prospective student or parent, a current Certificate or CE student, a studio renter, or simply new to PAFA and looking to learn more about our programs? Join us at PAFA as we kick off our participation in the 2026 Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) with an alumni panel and networking event.What does a sustainable, successful career in the visual arts really look like after graduation? Rather than a formal academic lecture, this event offers a candid look into life post-PAFA. A panel of working alumni will sit down for a real conversation about navigating the art world—sharing their creative wins, unexpected career turns, and practical wisdom on everything from studio practice to freelancing and grant writing.Networking and connection are built into every part of the event. Kick off the morning over coffee and light refreshments, engage during the panel Q&A, and then explore PAFA’s open studios from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM as part of POST. As you tour working studios across campus, drop in on alumni hosts participating in our "Ask Me About..." series to connect one-on-one about freelancing, grants, gallery representation, and life as a working artist.Register Now