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African American Read-In for Families
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesCelebrate children’s literature and art created by African and African American artists. Join VMFA educators and Richmond community members for an interactive group experience pairing three works of art by African and African American artists with readings of children’s books by African American authors. ...
Hip Hop Cabaret
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesKula Voncille is going to showcase a Hip Hop show that no one in RVA has seen. ...
RVA Community Makers Unveiling
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesThe unveiling of the 2024 RVA Community Makers. VMFA’s sixth annual public art project once again celebrates Black History Month with an art installation that brings together local artists and the community to honor individuals who positively impact the Metro Richmond community. Artists and creators Hamilton Glass and Unicia Buster will present this year’s public ...
After 5 Friday | Taste of Art: Moms Night Out
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesEnjoy drink specials, meet other moms, and have fun with Table Talk conversation-starter cards. Unwind in a communal space for relaxation, inspiration, and learning. At 7 pm or 7:30 pm, take a guided tour of the exhibition Willie Anne Wright: Artist and Alchemist, a retrospective that celebrates the beloved Richmond-based photographer, painter, and mother. ...
Open Studio Sunday: RVA Community Makers 2024
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin artist Hamilton Glass for RVA Community Makers 2024 for hands-on creation of this year’s public art project. Glass will lead a collaborative workshop to design a quilt-inspired paper collage on a large-scale panel. ...
ChinaFest: Year of the Wood Dragon
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesExplore Chinese art and culture through art-making activities, collaborative projects, films, artist demonstrations, and performances. ...
3rd Annual Intersecting History Museum Crawl
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesThis event brings together area museums around “Yes She Can!” theme to engage residents, promote hope, and healing. Bringing together 7 Richmond museums to engage residents in important conversations about ...
VMFA Shop Holiday Bazaar
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesExperience festive shopping that celebrates art and culture. You’ll find unique gifts for everyone on your list. Plus, discover five local artisans showcasing their handcrafted items, from jewelry and home ...
Reveille Ringers Perform at the VMFA
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesEnjoy an evening of Christmas music with the Reveille Ringers handbell choir. The ensemble will offer performances at 6:00 and 7:00 pm in the Cochrane Atrium. Details at www.reveilleumc.org/advent ...
Dawoud Bey: Elegy
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesMesmerizing and evocative, these 42 photographs and two film installations by contemporary American artist Dawoud Bey contemplate the harrowing journeys and human realities of the Virginia slave trail, Louisiana plantations, ...
VMFA’s “3 in 30” Programs
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesExplore three art objects in 30 minutes. These programs are offered on the first Tuesday (in-person) and Thursday (virtually) of every month. Curators and educators discuss works in the permanent collection and in special exhibitions, considering different themes found across the collection, artistic movements, or a single artist’s body of work. Exceptions to this schedule ...
Documentary Film | Cy Dear
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesThis documentary film celebrates the internationally acclaimed artist Cy Twombly. A Lexington, Virginia, native and 1952 recipient of a VMFA Fellowship, Twombly emerged as a major figure in the era of American pop art and found his own unique style thanks to his passionate interest in Greco-Roman mythology and poetry. A guest speaker will introduce ...
Cy Twombly, Morocco, 1952/1953
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesCurrently the only US venue, VMFA brings the exhibition to Virginia from the Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, where it premiered in February 2023. This pioneering exhibition charts the early pilgrimage of one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American art. Cy Twombly, Morocco, 1952/1953 captures the artist’s enduring and style-defining fascination with ...
Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Colombia
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesCelebrate the landscape, culture, traditions, and art of Colombia. Enjoy art activities, musical performances, community projects, family-friendly films, dance performances and workshops by the Latin Ballet of Virginia and Salsa Guy, and more. ...
After 5 Fridays | Summer Breeze – DJ Nobe
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesMeet in the Robins Sculpture Garden for an outdoor party that features DJ Nobe on the spin from the Pauley Patio. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Take part in an art activity and a clay-making demonstration. In case of rain, join them in the Cochrane Atrium. ...
After 5 Fridays | First Fridays – Rhythm on the River
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesRhythm on the River will headline the museum's weekly After 5 Fridays event in the Robins Sculpture Garden. Hosted by Special K & Jamil Jasey with music by DJ F. ...
After 5 Friday | Summer Breeze – DJ Rayvon
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesKick off the weekend with Summer Breeze. Meet in the Robins Sculpture Garden where the outdoor party continues with DJ Rayvon on the spin fZXrom the Pauley Patio. Be ready to dance to R&B and hip-hop from today and "back in the day." Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. ...
Celebrate African & African American Art: Art + Community
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesCelebrate art and community as VMFA opens two exhibitions — “Whitfield Lovell: Passages” and “Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village.” Admission to both exhibitions will be free the entire day on ...
Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesExplore the life and legacy of Richmond native Benjamin Wigfall (1930–2017)—artist, educator, and champion of arts equity. The exhibition highlights the period from his early years in Virginia in the ...
Whitfield Lovell: Passages
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesBe transported by Whitfield Lovell’s evocative multisensory installations, conté drawings, and assemblages. This contemporary artist’s works contemplate the ordinary lives and extraordinary journeys of the African American experience while raising ...
ChinaFest: Year of the Water Rabbit Family Day
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesCelebrate the Lunar New Year. Explore Chinese art and culture through art-making activities, collaborative projects, films, artist demonstrations, and performances. Make a paper plate dragon, design a nature scroll, create ...
String Stories: A Conversation with Walter Carter and Joe Glaser
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin VMFA's Dr. Leo Mazow, curator of Storied Strings, in conversation with guitar dealer and historian Walter Carter and guitar technician and historian Joe Glaser. Mazow brings together these esteemed ...
After 5 Fridays
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesKick off the weekend. Relax with a beverage, pick up a complimentary coozie and metal cup, visit the galleries for an art escape, and take part in the featured attractions. ...
After 5 Fridays
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United StatesKick off the weekend. Relax with a beverage, pick up a complimentary coozie and metal cup, visit the galleries for an art escape, and take part in the featured attractions. ...