Monetary Gifts and Donations
VMFA Annual Fund
Your gift to the Annual Fund ensures that VMFA remains free and open 365 days a year. Beyond keeping our doors open, the Annual Fund supports every aspect of the museum’s mission to preserve, collect and share the magnificent works of art under our care.
Learn MorePlanned Giving
A planned gift will help ensure that VMFA remains a vibrant source of inspiration for future generations. Legacy gifts may also provide a life income stream for you and tax benefits for your heirs.
Learn MoreCorporate Matching Gifts
Corporate matching gifts are a great way to maximize personal contributions to the museum and increase your impact.
Learn MoreTribute Gifts
Gifts of all kinds may be made in honor of a family member or loved one. We welcome the opportunity to create a tribute that reflects the honoree's passion for VMFA.
Learn MoreGifts of Art
Since the museum's founding, VMFA's collection has been enriched by gifts of art and acquisition funds from generous patrons. Its continued growth depends solely on private support.
Learn MoreEndowment Gifts & Special Projects
Endowments and gifts to special projects--such as ARTshare, VMFA Gardens & Greenspaces, or the Exhibition Fund--allow donors to advance a specific aspect of the museum's mission.
Learn MoreGifts of Stock
Gifts of appreciated securities enable you to make a significant contribution to VMFA while avoiding capital gains taxes on the donated shares.
Learn MoreAmazon Smile
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
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Community Volunteer Program
Becoming a museum volunteer is great way to help VMFA and meet others who share your passion. From greeting visitors and assisting children in the Arts Education Center to dusting artwork, there’s something to fit your interests and schedule.
Learn MoreVMFA Tour Guides
A Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Tour Guide is a specially trained adult volunteer who facilitates learning in the galleries. Tour guides, formerly knowns as docents, give interactive tours to the public, school children, college and adult groups throughout the year.
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