Fri & Sat, May 6 & 7, noon–4 pm
VMFA Shop
Woven with sterling, fine silver, and other non-ferrous metals, Marla Rudnick’s metalwork shows how knitting techniques can be integrated into functional jewelry. The artist combines fiber and metal techniques, incorporating weaving, forging, and freeform casting to create gorgeous jewelry and sculptures. The beauty of these pieces is enhanced by beads, freshwater pearls, and unique natural stones.…
May 20, 2017 - 11 am. - 1:30 pm.
Cheek Theater
Generations now have come to know and love Audrey Hepburn’s loopy but charming Holly Golightly, the song she sings: Moon River, the classic views of modern-era Manhattan, the fabled jewelry store Tiffany’s, and Cat. Enjoy the chance to view this classic story of life, love, and happiness in the big city on the big screen.…
Sat, Apr 16, 11 am–1 pm
MWV Art Education Center
Celebrate the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child™ at VMFA! In connection with this national event, VMFA will host an Open Studio session specially geared towards young children. Enjoy age-appropriate art projects, parachute games, sensory activities, and free play in the classroom! This event is sure to…
with Florence Müller, Avenir Foundation Curator of Textile Art, Curator of Fashion, Denver Art Museum
Thu, May 4 6:30-7:30pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Hear from the exhibition’s guest curator, Florence Müller, as she discusses the legacy of Yves Saint Laurent, his influence on contemporary designers, and collecting fashion.
Thu, Apr 7, 6:30–9 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Hosting the Very Best of Rural Route The Rural Route Film Festival showcases international film shorts that take the road less traveled. This event will highlight some of the best entries from 2010–15. When Elephants Dance, the Grass Gets Beaten (2014; 25 min) Documentary | Jan van den Berg | Cambodia A traditional wedding takes place…
Garden Week Events Each spring visitors are welcomed to over 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during “America’s Largest Open House.” Click here to learn more about Historic Garden Week. See Fabergé and Russian Decorative Arts Collection Like Never Before After an international tour, VMFA’s renowned collection of Fabergé returns to…
Thu, Apr 13, 6:30–9 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015; 80 min) Directed by Kent Jones “A little slice of film buff-heaven.” –Screen Daily In 1962 Alfred Hitchcock and young film critic/director Francois Truffaut locked themselves away in Hollywood for a week to excavate the secrets behind the art of cinema. Based on the original recordings of this meeting, this film is a…
Thu, Apr 28, 5:30–7 pm
Conference Room 1
This biography tells the story of Mary Delany, an artist who did not begin her artistic career until the age of 72. Following the death of her second husband, Mary delved into her love of botany to create a new art form: mixed-media collages of flowers now referred to as the Flora Delanica. Author Molly Peacock draws parallels…
Tue, Apr 5, 11–11:30 am & Thu, Apr 7, 6:30–7 pm
Meet at Visitor Services
Discover the rich history of the VMFA campus with Dr. Elizabeth L. O’Leary, the museum’s retired Associate Curator of American Art. This tour will take you outside, weather permitting, to explore three nearby buildings ranging in date from 1830 to 1932.
Sat, Mar 18, 10 am–3 pm
Pauley Center Historic Parlor & Galleries
Why did it take scientists so long to understand the connections between light and color? How did artists contribute to breakthroughs in understanding this relationship? Why are interactions of light and color so integral to art-making and art-appreciation? How do modern artists use light as a medium for works of art? How are these contemporary…
