Fri, Aug 19, 2022 | 6–7 pm
Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits Exhibition, Evans Court Gallery
This event has sold out. Join Korantema Pierce Williams, Mindfulness Educator and MBSR Consultant, for a mindful movement and meditative contemplation of the Wish-Fulfilling Tree. This experience invites participants into individual exploration of the sacred and secular practice within their body, mind, and the work.
Sat, Jun 11, 2022 | 11 am–3 pm
VMFA | museum-wide
Join us for a celebration of African and African American art, culture, and traditions! Create art inspired by pieces in VMFA’s collection that reflect the international reach and influence that artists and cultures have had over the years. Enjoy performances and dance workshops by Elegba Folklore Society, DJ Mikemetic and Khalid Thompson, Kevin LaMarr Jones,…
Sun, Jul 31, 10 am–5 pm | Crawl begins at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts OR American Civil War Museum
Sun, Jul 31, 10 am–5 pm | Crawl begins at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts OR American Civil War Museum
This two-day event features a coalition of museums and community historians who seek to converge diverse histories to form a more just and inclusive public memory in an increasingly polarized society. This year, for the first time, a Community Conversation will precede the Museum Crawl. On Friday, July 29, at 6 pm, Richmond’s own longtime…
Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | 6:30–7:30pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Join VMFA for a panel discussion of individuals who immigrated to the United States much like Tsherin Sherpa, the Nepalese-born Tibetan American artist currently featured in the special exhibition Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits. Discover the connections between the artist’s journey and art and the immigrant experiences of members of the Richmond community. Panelists: Livestream Option: Can’t…
Fri, Jul 22, 2022 | 8:30–10:45 pm
VMFA Pauley Center South Lawn (If it rains: VMFA's Leslie Cheek Theater)
Bring your own chairs and blankets for this outdoor screening of the film Farewell Amor (2020; 95 min). Before the Angolan Civil War breaks out, Walter decides to immigrate to America, leaving his wife Esther and his young daughter Sylvia behind. It takes 17 years before they reunite in New York City to build a…
Sat, Jul 16, 2022 | 7–11:30 pm
Museum-wide
Celebrate France with live music, dancing, food, and drinks. Hosted by Kelli Lemon, with DJ Lonnie B on the spin and live performances by Sounds Funny Band featuring Micah “Bam-Bamm” White. Your ticket includes: Music, dancing, and entertainment Food stations and one drink ticket Fun photo booths for fabulous 360 and selfie pics Admission to…
Sat, Jul 9, 10 am–1 pm | Varina Public Library
Canceled Due to Weather Let’s make art outdoors! Inspired by the VMFA exhibition Whistler to Cassatt: American Painters in France, we’re hosting art-making celebrations at scenic spaces around Richmond. Bring your own paints and paper, or any art-making materials! At each pop-up location, a limited number of easels will be provided on a first-come, first-served…
with Dr. Timothy Standring, Curator Emeritus, Denver Art Museum
Fri, Jul 8 | 6:30–7:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Dr. Standring discusses the challenges he and a team of colleagues faced over the past five years to present this groundbreaking exhibition about American painters in France. Why did many American artists turn to France for their training during the years between the American Civil War and the outbreak of World War I? Why did…
