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G E T I N V O L V E DSupport Groups and Community VolunteersBusiness CouncilThe VMFA Business Council is a group of local businesspeople who are closely associated with VMFA and its mission, serving the Museum by soliciting new and increased corporate gifts to the VMFA Fund and corporate support for special Museum projects.CanvasStretch Your Mind! Canvas is a group of energetic and innovative art advocates and young collectors who have a keen interest in furthering their knowledge of the arts through exciting educational and social programming. The goal of Canvas is to nurture its members' appreciation of the visual arts by providing access to the arts and artists. Canvas members enjoy special access to VMFA curators, galleries, and conservators. Canvas also brings its members closer to the arts in Richmond through links with commercial galleries, artists, and private collections. Annual membership dues: $150 for an individual; $300 for a couple. For more information, phone Haley McCall at 804.340.1477.The Collectors' CircleThe Collectors’ Circle of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a fellowship of art enthusiasts with a special interest in collecting. The Circle supports this collecting passion through programs designed to help its members find sources of good art and to promote their connoisseurship. The Circle hosts six meetings per year that feature lectures and/or demonstrations by leading art historians, collectors, dealers, or artists, followed by a social reception. Collectors’ Circle also sponsors trips to view public and private collections of art and celebrates an outstanding collector or collection with its annual members gala. For details please phone Jenny Wortham at 804.204.2677.The Council of VMFABe part of an exciting and active volunteer group at VMFA! The Council of VMFA provides time, talent and fundraising to support the museum. This group operates the VMFA Shop, sponsors fundraising events, including the highly successful Fine Arts & Flowers, and provides volunteers for many other areas of the museum.You can find out more about The Council and the expansion project at VMFA with “The New VMFA – Expect to be Wowed,” a program presented by Council members. To book this program for your community organization or to learn more about The Council, contact TheCouncil@vmfa.museum. More information and how to join VMFA DocentsFirst learn the VMFA collections, then share your knowledge with our vistors.The Friends of African and African-American ArtThis organization, for those with an interest in African and African-American Art, is actively involved in supporting the museum's mission through adult and children's educational programs, acquisitions, and social events. Annual fee: $35 individual, $40 dual/family. For more information, please phone 804.340.1429.Friends of Ancient ArtFor those who love Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern art, this group is an opportunity to learn more and and to participate in the growth of the Museum's ancient collection. Activities include tours of exhibitions and private collections, and visiting dealers and previewing auctions with the curator. For details, please phone Dr. Peter Schertz, Curator of Ancient Art, at 804.340.1603.The Friends of ArtWe're looking for young adults who share enthusiasm for the arts, have a lively style, and want to be actively involved with this thriving Museum support group. The Friends of Art welcomes prospective new members; come join the fun in a variety of social and cultural opportunities! With social or art-related events each month, there's never a dull moment. Activities include cocktail parties in the galleries, special lectures, tours of private art collections, art-related dinner parties, and a host of opportunities to volunteer time helping the museum. For information on the Friends of Art, please phone 804.204.2677 or email FriendsofArt@VMFA.museum. We look forward to your participation!The Friends of Indian ArtThe Museum’s Friends of Indian Art supports the VMFA South Asian collection and serves to strengthen the relationship between the museum and the local Indian community. For details about joining VMFA’s Friends of Indian Art, please phone 804.340.1614.The Friends of Sporting ArtThe Friends of Sporting Art (FOSA) is a support group of sporting art enthusiasts formed to increase the appreciation of sporting art and culture through a series of lectures, special visits to public and private collections, and unique travel opportunities. Through special events, it aims to build an appreciation for the diversity found within sporting art and to promote understanding and awareness of VMFA’s Paul Mellon Collection of sporting prints, paintings and sculptures.Membership…Two Tiers
For more information, phone C.L. Sigmon at 804.204.2678 or e-mail C.L. Sigmon Friends of the Studio SchoolThe Friends of the Studio School (FOSS) promotes the school and helps to keep vital a year-round program of classes and workshops. FOSS programs will feature visiting-artist lectures and workshops, and other special projects and events. Beyond the studio, FOSS plans social activities where members can meet like-minded individuals and help support this unique studio program. To join, contact the Studio School office at 804.367.0816, or pick up a Membership Brochure at the Studio School sign-in desk. Checks should be made payable to the VMFA Foundation.InternshipsThe Museum currently offers academic year and summer internships to qualified undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining practical museum experience and who have a strong interest in a museum career.Community VolunteersThe museum is currently not accepting community volunteers.VMFA Employment Opportunities |