Press Room

Welcome to the VMFA online press room. This site is designed for use by the working media. Here you will find the latest releases and background information on the VMFA expansion, exhibitions, collection, programs and more. High-resolution art images are available through our password-protected system.

What's New?

February 23, 2012

Chihuly at VMFA

Internationally renowned artist Dale Chihuly will have a major, site-specific exhibition of his work at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts from October 20, 2012 through February 10, 2013.

February 2, 2012

Jacob Lawrence: The Legend of John Brown

February 4 – June 10, 2012

January 30, 2012

Maharaja: The Splendors of India’s Great Kings

This spring, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will present the only East Coast opportunity to explore the art and material culture of India’s maharajas (“great kings”) from the early 18th century to the mid-20th century. Maharaja: The Splendors of India’s Great Kings, is an international touring exhibition organized by the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, that opens May 19 and continues through August 19, 2012.

January 19, 2012

The Mourners: Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy

January 21 – April 15, 2012

January 17, 2012

VMFA awards 27 fellowships to Virginia students and artists

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts awarded 27 fellowships to Virginia art students and professional artists in 2012-13 for a total of $157,000.

December 21, 2011

Virginia Association of Museums is moving back to the Boulevard

VAM is heading to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ Campus

December 15, 2011

VMFA Program & Event Calendar

VMFA offers a variety of programs throughout the year, from films to lectures to art classes. For more information about these programs, please call Visitor Services at 804-340-1400 or visitorservices@vmfa.museum. Also, keep in mind that some events may change and the best way to find an updated list of programs is on our website: http://www.vmfa.museum/default.aspx.

December 13, 2011

Special Exhibitions and Gallery Installations 2012

With an exciting lineup of special exhibitions, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts brings the world to Richmond in the form of great art representing the span of world cultures. VMFA is internationally recognized for its ambitious special exhibitions drawn from the world’s finest public and private art collections, as well as the museum’s permanent collection. Exhibitions are subject to change. For the latest information, please visit www.vmfa.museum/exhibitions. General admission is always free. Some special exhibitions require an admission fee.

December 1, 2011

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Named Travel Attraction of the Year by Southeast Tourism Society

During its recent Shining Example Awards ceremony, the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) named the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) the 2011 Travel Attraction of the Year. This marks the first time this prestigious award has been given to a museum and the third consecutive year the Richmond Region has received a Shining Example Award.

November 15, 2011

Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer

December 24, 2011–March 18, 2012

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Questions?

If you have questions, members of the media are welcome to contact the museum's Communications Office.

Suzanne Hall
804.204.2704
suzanne.hall@vmfa.museum

Pryor Green
804.204.2701
pryor.green@vmfa.museum

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