Tue, Jan 5, 11 am and Thu, Jan 7, 6:30 pm
Meet at the Visitor Services Desk
In the artist’s studio, the term “model” can be used to describe several different objects or activities, from a three-dimensional figure shaped from clay or wax to a person hired to pose for the artist. Led by Kristie Couser, Curatorial Assistant for the Paul Mellon Collections, this gallery talk will explore how late 19th-century artists…
Tue, Dec 8, 11 am and Thu, Dec 10, 6:30 pm
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How did the differences between bronze, marble, and plaster affect Rodin’s artistic process? Join Twyla Kitts, Teacher Programs Educator, to discover the connections between material and meaning while considering how Rodin’s creations compare with other works made from the same materials. This talk is inspired by Rodin: Evolution of a Genius, on view through March 13.
Oct, 20 6:30 - 9 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
This popular yearly VMFA tradition spotlights the best, most current short videos/films (20 minutes or less). Finalists are selected from an international selection of entrants. A special guest judge chooses the top films at the screening and awards approx. $2000 in cash prizes. Many filmmakers will be present for Q&A plus the audience gets to…
with Izzie Fuqua, Adult Programs Coordinator
Tue, Nov 7 11-11:30 am Thu, Nov 9 6:30-7 pm
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Explore three works of art in the permanent collection that portray the feline form and discover the significance of the cat to different cultures and artists. This program is inspired by the upcoming exhibition, Steinlen: Cats.
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 11 am - 3 pm
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the recent devastation faced by Caribbean nations, Mexico, and the southern United States in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Katia, and Irma. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction that has occurred in these areas, and hope that our event will offer…
Fri, Aug 7, 7 - 8:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
VMFA is excited to host one of the many events of VCU’s annual Global Summer Institute of Music, an intensive summer program that brings talented young musicians from different cultures to Richmond and the campus of VCU. In keeping with the university’s mission for diversity and innovation, the Institute aspires to foster a unique environment…
Sat, Aug 8, 6 – 9 pm
Short Pump Town Center Upper Level, between Nordstrom and Crate & Barrel
The new shopVMFA features our bestsellers, including exclusive selections of handcrafted jewelry, home accessories, books, children’s toys and games, and more! During the Grand Opening, VMFA members receive double their regular discount – 20% off! All proceeds benefit the museum’s programs and operations.
Tue, Aug 4, 11 – 11:30 am
Thu, Aug 6, 6:30 – 7 pm
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Explore the new installation in the Pre-Columbian and Native American art collections with Dr. Lee Anne Chesterfield, Interim Deputy Director for Art & Education and Assistant Curator of Ancient American Art. This talk delves into the ways that the Maya, Nazca, and Hopi represented the forces of the universe in their art.
Thu, Sep 28, 6 pm - 7 pm
Claiborne Robertson Room
Join us for an evening with artist, author, and arts commentator William Dunlap as he discusses his artistic process. Dunlap’s debut collection of stories, words, and pictures, titled Short Mean Fiction, combines the written word with visual art to bring his tales to life. The artist’s job “is to make something out of nothing,” says…
Memorial Foundation for Children Teaching Gallery, through June 30, 2016 Explore the art of the bicycle in ArtCycle, a participatory exhibition in VMFA’s Memorial Foundation for Children Teaching Gallery, located in the MWV Art Education Center. Discover how artists have been inspired by the bicycle and movement by engaging in this interactive space. Visitors can…
