The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) are launching a major collaborative exhibition titled 'A Nation of Artists,' set to open on April 12. The exhibition explores the foundational role of Philadelphia in shaping American art history, drawing from the deep permanent collections of both historic institutions to showcase a diverse range of American creative expression.
This partnership is significant as it unites two of the oldest and most influential art institutions in the United States to re-examine the American canon. By pooling their resources, the museums aim to highlight underrepresented narratives and celebrate the city's enduring legacy as a central hub for artistic training and innovation from the colonial era to the present day.