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 Photo by Aimee Koch © VMFA
F R I E N D S O F A R TFriends of Art connects young art enthusiasts who support the Museum through volunteerism and fundraising in a fun social atmosphere. As a part of Friends of Art you can enjoy a mix of social and cultural events. Learn how to start your own art collection, take a behind-the-scenes-art tour, visit private art collections, and enjoy many other unique events all year long. To be a member of Friends of Art you must be a Museum member:for an individual the FOA membership fee is $15, for a couple $25. For details on joining Friends of Art, please phone 804.204.2677 or email FriendsOfArt@vmfa.museum. TO JOIN FRIENDS OF ARTPrint out a membership application, fill it out and return with a check. This application is a PDF file requiring Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.
Return the application and check to: Or, for a brochure phone 804.204.2677.
A NOTE FROM THE FOA PRESIDENTAs summer winds down, Friends of Art has been hard at work preparing for the 2009-2010 season that we are kicking off with our inaugural Bluegrass, Brews and Barbeque event (BBB). It is going to be a fantastic start to an incredible year for both Friends of Art and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. We are eager to carry the momentum of ending last year with over 400 members into the upcoming season and have a great event line-up planned; culminating with the museum’s grand re-opening in May.Friends of Art is indebted to its members, sponsors and the support of the museum as we continue to work towards our five-year, $50,000 endowment pledge to the Children’s Gallery at the VMFA. A big thanks is also due for the hard work and commitment of our board members, both new and returning, who have continued to go above and beyond the call of duty. This year we are thrilled to present a three part educational series on the “Art of Richmond” in addition to social events, a Holiday Happy Hour & Toy Drive and the sixth annual Art Auction held in conjunction with the museum’s Art After Hours series. This year’s auction will feature a fantastic variety of pieces donated by extremely talented and generous artists, based locally and beyond. Also, be sure to save the date now for our Fourth Annual Mardi Gras party taking place in the VMFA’s Marble Hall on February 27— those who have attended in the past know it is a celebration not to be missed! Finally, throughout the year, Friends of Art will be exploring more community outreach possibilities, so be on the lookout for updates on new volunteering opportunities. Please check out our calendar for more details on all of these events. If you have questions or are interested in joining or renewing your membership, please contact Friends of Art Coordinator Jenny Wortham at 804.204.2677 or Jenny.Wortham@vmfa.museum with any questions. I hope to see you all on Friday, September 18 for some delicious barbeque, brews (and wine) and Jackass Flats as we toast to an exciting year ahead!
Melissa Mariner
FOA President 2009-2010
COMING EVENTSTHU, JAN 14- THU, FEB 25, 2010 6th Annual Silent Art Auction at Art After Hours Friends of Art is pleased to announce its 6th annual Silent Auction. Artist contributions are paramount to the success of FOA’s primary fundraiser, the Silent Auction. Conducted in conjunction with Art After Hours, which attracts 300-500 patrons weekly, the Silent Auction starts January 14 and runs every Thursday from 6 to 9 pm until February 25. Proceeds from each evening’s Silent Auction will benefit the Children’s Gallery of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. View the art up for auction.
JAN TBD
WED, FEB 3, 2010
SAT, FEB 27, 2010
MAR TBD
WED, APR 21, 2010
Photos of Recent Events
Mardi Gras 2009 Slide Show
RESERVATION POLICYFor a reservation to a FOA event, please call 804.204.2677, email FriendsOfArt@vmfa.museum, or call the ticket desk at 340.1405, as directed under the event description. All tickets are non-refundable. Make checks payable to VMFA and specify which FOA event in the notes section. Reservations are considered confirmed once payment has been received.
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Friends of Art Statement of PurposeFriends of Art is an association of young individuals who have come together to promote and encourage development and expansion of the cultural mission of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Friends of Art will promote and provide cultural, educational and social activities which highlight the many treasures of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and its focus as a resource to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
FRIENDS OF ART OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS 2009-2010
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