Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts serves students, adults and senior citizens. Also known as PAFA, it is one of the leading academies of fine arts education in the United States. The academy houses a variety of American paintings, sculptures and related materials. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has a museum, classroom facilities and private studios. The academy also operates a school that enrolls more than 320 students. Its school provides bachelor s, master s and certificate programs in the areas of painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpting. It operates a shop, Portfolio at the Pennsylvania Academy, which offers a range of jewelry, gifts, cards, books and accessories.