April 15, 2014
VMFA unveiled a redesigned, responsive website – providing mobile-friendly access on tablets and smart phones – that is providing broader exploration of the museum’s permanent collection.
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Posing Beauty Investigates Representations
April 2, 2014
Exploring contemporary understandings of beauty, Posing Beauty in African American Culture frames the notion of aesthetics, race, class, and gender within art, popular culture, and political contexts. The exhibition – and its companion, Identity Shifts – will be on view April 26 – July 27, 2014.
Virginia Students among Top 10 U.S. Recipients of Scholastic Art Awards
March 31, 2014
The Richmond Art Region for which VMFA is the regional affiliate received 40 Scholastic National Art Awards, 9th in the total number of awards designated to any region out of the over 100 U.S. affiliates that received recognition. Virginia is served by the Southeast Region-at-large, and Arlington, Fairfax, Southwest, and Richmond Art regions.
VMFA Special Exhibitions and Gallery Installations
March 27, 2014
Exhibitions are subject to change. General admission to VMFA permanent collections is always free. Some special exhibitions require an admission fee, and members receive free admission to all ticketed exhibitions, as noted in each description.
African American and Native American Works Lead Acquisitions
March 12, 2014
A wide range of art acquisitions – including a rare post-World War II modernist painting, important Native American objects, a collaborative work by two contemporary African American artists, and a site-specific glass installation – led VMFA’s year-end acquisitions.
VMFA Hires Executive Director to Join Senior Management Team
March 5, 2014
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts announced the hiring of Claudia Keenan today to fill the newly created post of Executive Director of the Foundation and Deputy Director for Resources and Visitor Experience.
VMFA Celebrates Black History Month
February 18, 2014
In recognition of Black History Month, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is offering several programs and upcoming exhibitions that bring attention to African-American artists, civil rights and social justice.
VMFA Hires Chief Registrar
February 6, 2014
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hired a new chief registrar, J’Laine Newcombe, who will manage a staff dedicated to the care of the fine art collection.
VMFA awards 27 fellowships to Virginia students and artists
February 5, 2014
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts awarded 27 fellowships to Virginia art students and professional artists in 2014-15 for a total of $162,000.
Future Visitor Center is Designated National Historic Place
February 3, 2014
Located on the campus of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Robinson House is now included on the National Register of Historic Places designated by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.