Thursday, Sep 27, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Stony Point Fashion Park
Please join Saks Fifth Avenue & The Council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for a Zang Toi Fashion Show & reception to benefit Fine Arts & Flowers. Meet the designer & shop the collection 10% of sales & raffle proceeds benefit Fine Arts & Flowers Thursday, September 27, 2018 6 to 8 pm…
Tue, Oct 2, 11 - 11:30 am
Thu, Oct 4, 6:30 - 7 pm
Meet at Visitor Services
Join Ashley Duhrkoop, Curatorial Associate, African Art & Mellon Grant Project Administrator, for a closer look at three objects of Congelese art in the permanent collection of the VMFA. This program is inspired by the special exhibition, Congo Masks: Masterpieces from Central Africa.
Rescheduled: Thursday Nov 29, 6:30–7:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Speakers: Valerie Cassel Oliver, the Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, VMFA Chioke l’Anson, Assistant Professor, Department of African American Studies, VCU and faculty-in-residence, ICA Join Valerie Cassel Oliver and Chioke I’Anson for a discussion on the groundbreaking, multidisciplinary artist Howardena Pindell. The conversation will explore how Pindell has moved…
with DJ Trantic
Thursday, Oct 4, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Marble Hall, Evan Court Galleries, 21st-Century Galleries
Look, explore, and create at VMFA College Night featuring DJ Trantic Inspired by the special exhibition Howardena Pindell: What Remains To Be Seen, VMFA invites college students to the museum for a night of art making, ice cream, and music provided by DJ Trantic Music.
Due to inclement weather conditions, FAMILY DAY CELEBRATE THE ART OF LATIN AMERICA: PATAGONIA is postponed. Save the date: Sat, Sep 14, 2019, when we will present the full roster of performances and activities planned for Celebrate Latin America Family Day: Patagonia Event Schedule *Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change*…
with Valerie Cassel Oliver, Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, VMFA
Tues, Sep 11, 1–2:30pm
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Thur, Sep 13, 6–7:30pm
Conference Center Suite & Galleries
This one session course will provide an in-depth look at the life and work of Howardena Pindell and will include time in the gallery with the curator of the exhibition, Valerie Cassel Oliver.
with Valerie Cassel Oliver, Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, VMFA and Naomi Beckwith, Marilyn and Larry Fields Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Join co-curators, Valerie Cassel Oliver, Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art and Naomi Beckwith, Marilyn and Larry Fields Curator, Contemporary Art Museum, Chicago for conversation with the artist about her life and work. Preceding the talk, the artist will be available to sign copies of the related exhibition catalog which…
Saturday, June 16, 2018 | 11 am–3 pm
Event Schedule Jun 16, 2018 | 11 am–3 pm Performances and Presentations at a Glance *Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change* Additional Presentation Details Listed Below DJ Mikemetic | Marble Hall, Level 2 11 am-3 pm Spices and Natural Healing Remedies of Ethiopia with The Nile | Atrium, Level 1 Demonstrations…
Sun, May 6, 2018
1 pm–3:15 pm
Using the museum’s collection as inspiration, students have created wearable works of art to be featured in this highly-anticipated runway show. This year’s theme, Elements, draws from an investigation of essential forms, color, materials, construction, engineering and technological components, and the principles of design. Tickets are free, but must be reserved either online or at…
with Debbie Quick, Faculty Research Fellow at the Arts Research Institute at VCUarts
Fri, Jun 29, 5–7 pm
Tapestry Hall
Join professional artist Debbie Quick, Faculty Research Fellow at the Arts Research Institute at VCUarts, for an activity that asks the visitor to share memories that will contribute to a collaborative and ongoing beaded artwork.
