The Art of Housing

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

HFF’s annual signature event that showcases amazing masterpieces from RVA-based artists. Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and great music for you to enjoy. Plus, a silent auction which will benefit their programs ...

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African American Read-In for Families

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Celebrate 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. ...

Free

Hip Hop Cabaret

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Kula Voncille is going to showcase a Hip Hop show that no one in RVA has seen. ...

Free

RVA Community Makers Unveiling

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

The 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 ...

Free

After 5 Friday | Taste of Art: Moms Night Out

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Enjoy 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. ...

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Open Studio Sunday: RVA Community Makers 2024

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Join 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 ...

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ChinaFest: Year of the Wood Dragon

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Explore Chinese art and culture through art-making activities, collaborative projects, films, artist demonstrations, and performances. ...

Free

3rd Annual Intersecting History Museum Crawl

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

This 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 history, memory, healing, and justice. ...

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VMFA Shop Holiday Bazaar

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Experience 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 décor to accessories and more. Featuring the following artists: Todd Parsons Designs, Claybrook Pottery, Morgan Gilbreath, Ware for Life Pottery, and Bibelot Jewelry. VMFA members ...

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Reveille Ringers Perform at the VMFA

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Enjoy 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 ...

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Dawoud Bey: Elegy

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Mesmerizing 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, ...

Free
Event Series VMFA’s “3 in 30” Programs

VMFA’s “3 in 30” Programs

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Explore 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 ...

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Willie Anne Wright: Artist and Alchemist

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Celebrate this groundbreaking, internationally renowned photographer and painter whose remarkable Richmond-based career spans over six decades. Presenting 63 photographs and 9 paintings by the Richmond native, born in 1924, this is the first major exhibition to explore the trajectory of her impressive 60-year career. From playful and irreverent scenes of everyday life to ethereal evocations ...

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Documentary Film | Cy Dear

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

This 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 ...

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Cy Twombly, Morocco, 1952/1953

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Currently 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 ...

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Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Colombia

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Celebrate 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 ...

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After 5 Fridays | Summer Breeze – DJ Nobe

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Meet 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 ...

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After 5 Fridays | First Fridays – Rhythm on the River

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Rhythm 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. ...

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After 5 Friday | Summer Breeze – DJ Rayvon

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Kick 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 ...

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Celebrate African & African American Art: Art + Community

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Celebrate 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 ...

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Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Explore 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 ...

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Whitfield Lovell: Passages

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Be 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 ...

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ChinaFest: Year of the Water Rabbit Family Day

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Celebrate 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 ...

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String Stories: A Conversation with Walter Carter and Joe Glaser

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Join 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 ...

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After 5 Fridays

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Kick 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. ...

Free

After 5 Fridays

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Kick 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. ...

Free
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