VMFA Livestreams - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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Upcoming Livestreams

Sally Mann Reading | Monkey on a Road Trip

Thu, Dec 5, 2024 | 6:30–7:30 pm

In conjunction with the exhibition, A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845, join us for an evening with artist and writer Sally Mann, who will read an excerpt from her forthcoming book.

RESCHEDULED: The Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III Lecture will now take place on Wed, Jan 29, 2025. It was originally scheduled for Wed, Sep 25, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please phone 804.340.1405 with any questions.

Past Livestreams

The Dining Room (detail), ca. 1940–47, Pierre Bonnard (French, 1867–1947), oil on canvas. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 2006.46

Annual Paul Mellon Lecture | At Home with Pierre (and Marthe) Bonnard
Streamed Oct 10, 2024
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Jackson, Mississippi, 1972, printed 1986, William Eggleston (American, born 1939), dye transfer print, 13 1/2 x 21 in. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Funds provided by the Museum Purchase Program of the National Endowment for the Arts, Matching funds provided by the Volunteer Committees of Art Museums, 89.50 © Eggleston Artistic Trust

Opening Talk | A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845
Streamed Oct 10, 2024
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Alex Nyerges speaking at Talk | American, born Hungary: Kertész, Capa, and the Hungarian American Photographic Legacy

Opening Talk | American, born Hungary: Kertész, Capa, and the Hungarian American Photographic Legacy
Streamed Oct 6, 2024

Constantine Vaporis, PhD, presenting Talk | Samurai: From War to Peace

Talk | Samurai: From War to Peace
Streamed Jul 11, 2024

Dr. Andreas Marks presenting Talk I Lethal Beauty: Design Elements in Samurai Suits of Armor

Talk | Lethal Beauty: Design Elements in Samurai Suits of Armor
Streamed Jun 13, 2024

Teen Stylin’ 2024: Mementos Runway Show, Reception & Awards Presentation
Streamed May 5, 2024
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Dr. Tyler Jo Smith presenting The Mary Ann Frable Lecture in Ancient Art | It’s Showtime! Greek Vases and Ancient Performances

The Mary Ann Frable Lecture in Ancient Art | “It’s Showtime!  Greek Vases and Ancient Performances”
Streamed Mar 22, 2024

VMFA's Assistant Curator, Madeleine Dugan, in conversation with Maymont's Kathy Garrett-Cox

Community Conversation: Willie Anne Wright and the Victorian Connection
Streamed Mar 14, 2024

Untitled (Trail and Trees) (detail), 2023, Dawoud Bey (American, born 1953), gelatin silver print, 48 x 59 in. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Gift of Mrs. Alfred duPont, by exchange, 2020.168.1. Image © Dawoud Bey

“Picturing the Black Racial Imaginary” Symposium
Streamed Jan 27, 2024

Artist Dawoud Bey adn Vmfa's Valerie Cassel Oliver

In Conversation with Dawoud Bey
Streamed Nov 12, 2023

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VMFA Livestreams are made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

Additional support is generously provided by the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.

ABOVE One Night at Jimmy’s We Saw the Supremes on Color Television, ca.1965–67, Willie Anne Wright (American, born 1924), Liquitex on canvas. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, General Endowment Fund. © Willie Anne Wright

Upcoming Livestreams

Sally Mann Reading | Monkey on a Road Trip

Past Livestreams

VMFA Livestreams are made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

Additional support is generously provided by the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.

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