Inspired by bold color, textures, and all things vintage since her childhood, Gloria Armentrout extended her interior design practice and sewing capabilities to a whole new art form. Her one-of-a-kind handbag creations, made from New York fabric or vintage family heirlooms, serve as both functional and funky pieces of wearable art.
Join us in the VMFA Shop, meet Gloria and find a the perfect colorful and exquisite handcrafted gift for that someone special at this holiday season.
Exclusive VMFA member discount given on all purchases.
No tickets required.
Museum Store Sunday is the ideal day for holiday shopping but more importantly, it is the ideal time to focus attention, increase awareness and advocate the importance of museum stores to the institutions they represent.
This annual international campaign, initiated by Museum Store Association members, helps to communicate to the world the value and importance of nonprofit retail with its curated products and unique handcrafted merchandise.
The VMFA Shop is excited to participate by:
- Engaging our customers to support VMFA and the Shop during the holiday season
- Encourage culturally minded shoppers to see the VMFA Shop is a shopping destination
- Showcase and promote our beautifully curated products and unique experiences
- Support our vendors, designers and artisans who work with us to produce unique products
- Encourage mission driven shopping which tangibly extends the VMFA educational programs and experience
Receive DISCOUNTS, DRAWINGS and GIVEAWAYS on this special day!
JOIN US in the VMFA Shop and SUPPORT OUR VIRGINIA ARTISTS!
A former model, cultured entrepreneur, and trendsetting designer from the start of her 20-year career, Cynthia Gale has combined her fast-paced, eclectic New York City lifestyle with her enduring love of the serene and tranquil beauty of the Far East to create exquisite sterling silver jewelry. For Cynthia, each piece reflects a personal expression of heritage, culture, time-honored history, or a spiritual journey.
Join us for this exciting Holiday Trunk Show during the first annual “Celebration of Artisan Crafts” Museum Store Sunday and receive a complementary ArtMark with any Cynthia Gale New York purchase! Gale has been designing this exclusive collection of unique bookmarks for Barnes and Noble for over ten years!!
This two-part class will provide insight into the special exhibition Terracotta Army: Legend of the First Emperor of China. One of the greatest archeological discoveries of the 20th century, the famed Terracotta Army was excavated in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China. Buried in three separate pits, an army of thousands safeguarded the nearby mausoleum of the first emperor of the Qin dynasty (221-206 BC). In the second class, Students will have the opportunity to go through the exhibition with the instructor.
*Price includes admission to the special exhibition Terracotta Army: Legend of the First Emperor of China
Register for Sat, Dec 9 & 16
In this lecture, the speakers and also exhibition curators, will review one of the most significant archaeological achievements of the 20th century – discovery of the terracotta warriors and horses in China. The lecture will introduce exhibition themes and highlights, providing a glimpse into the historical and cultural contributions of Qin people and the first emperor of Qin (259-210 BC) as well as ancient China’s views of the afterlife.
From thunderstorms on raging seas to sunny skies above pastures, artists have used weather phenomena to create mood, movement, and contrast in works of art. Designed especially for elementary art, science, and English teachers, this workshop includes art projects, children’s literature, and creative writing assignments that relate to the weather-related components of the Earth Patterns, Cycles, and Change and Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems strands in the Virginia SOLs. Presented by Twyla Kitts, VMFA Teacher Workshop Educator.
Cancellation policy: Fees are nonrefundable except when VMFA cancels the workshop. Classes may not be substituted or switched once registration is complete. Be sure to mark your calendar!
Come learn about applying the A(rts) in STEAM education with fidelity. Hands-on activities using Makey Makeys and other open-ended STEAM lessons will be featured.
Don’t miss this chance to interact with Mike Gettings (Instructional Specialist, Visual Arts, Chesterfield County Public Schools) and his alter-ego—Lightman, whom you may have seen during InLight Richmond, an annual public exhibition of light-based art and performance.
Cancellation policy: Fees are nonrefundable except when VMFA cancels the workshop. Classes may not be substituted or switched once registration is complete. Be sure to mark your calendar!
Drawing is not just for artists. How many times have you jotted down a quick sketch as an explanation? Explore the importance of observational drawing by slowing down and really seeing. Discuss works of art in the VMFA collection and use a variety of drawing materials and scientific tools to discover not only what things look like, but how they work. Experience how drawing can lead to deeper understandings across the curriculum. Presented by Melanie Nan, M.Ed, 4th Grade Teacher Researcher, Sabot at Stony Point School.
Cancellation policy: Fees are nonrefundable except when VMFA cancels the workshop. Classes may not be substituted or switched once registration is complete. Be sure to mark your calendar!
How do you decide who your heroes are? Why are there so many portraits of heroes from past eras? What do clothing, setting, and props tell us about a hero portrayed in a portrait? Do these portraits always look like the subject? What is a memory portrait? Participate in discussions about how to analyze portraits, related gallery quests, and small-group idea sharing before choosing from a variety of media to create your own hero portrait. Presented by Twyla Kitts, VMFA Teacher Workshop Educator and Rebecca Field, Art Teacher, Douglas Freeman High School.
Cancellation policy: Fees are nonrefundable except when VMFA cancels the workshop. Classes may not be substituted or switched once registration is complete. Be sure to mark your calendar!
Discover equestrian life from the time of Homer to Alexander the Great! Explore the integral function the horse played in ancient Greek culture, from myth and legend, to warfare and transportation, to leisure, sports and Olympic competition. Participate in a variety of activities and delve into horse culture as represented on vases, coins, and sculpture. This experience includes a visit to the exhibition, The Horse in Greek Art, on view at VMFA from February 17 through July 8, 2018. Presented by Courtney Morano, VMFA Manager of Interpretation and Ancient Art Collection Educator.
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Cancellation policy: Fees are nonrefundable except when VMFA cancels the workshop. Classes may not be substituted or switched once registration is complete. Be sure to mark your calendar!