VMFA’s statue of Senkamenisken is a masterpiece of ancient Nubian sculpture. This lecture will explore the meaning of the statue and its tumultuous history, including its exciting discovery and relocation to Virginia. This program is presented in partnership with VCUarts through the generous support of Maha and Bryan Whitfield.

Discover the art of basket weaving with Jeremy Frey, who is known for his unique designs and his use of traditional and contemporary materials. Frey, who is featured in the special exhibition Hear My Voice: Native American Art of the Past and Present, is of the Passamaquoddy people, who are based along the Passamaquoddy Bay in Maine.

Screening Southern Justice: My Cousin Vinny (1992—25th Anniversary; 120 min)

R Rated

In this clever comedy, two New York college kids are accused of a crime in the deep south. Their only hope is their cousin—-a sarcastic Brooklyn lawyer who has no clue of genteel Southern manners and rules. Joe Pesci stars. Marisa Tomei won an Oscar for her role.

Virginia’s own Raynor Scheine who stars in one very hilarious scene will speak in-person.

Co-sponsored by the VCU Department of History and VMFA.
The VCU Southern Film Festival explores how the distinctive qualities of the South have been portrayed onscreen by bringing together films and constructive commentary.

Image Credit: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Swank Motion Pictures.

Look, explore, and create at VMFA College Night: With artists Virgil Ortiz and Molly Murphy Adams!

College Night: Connect. Join members of the College Advisory Council for VMFA College Night. Meet artists Molly Murphy Adams and Virgil Ortiz and view their work in the special exhibition, Hear My Voice Native American Art Past and Present; learn new ways to connect with works of art through a variety of facilitated, in-gallery activities and get inspired to contribute to the College Night Mosaic Collage in the Marble Hall!

---

Event Schedule

---

5:45 Atrium & Marble Hall Registration opens

 

6–8 pm | Make Art & Mingle | Marble Hall

Feeling inspired after visiting the galleries? Join us in creating a collaborative, mosaic collage. Free food and music will set the creative mood.

 

---

6–7 pm | Gallery activities, Museum-wide

Connect with art in new ways through a variety of facilitated, in-gallery activities.

 

 

---

 6:45 & 7 pm| Artist talk, Evans Court Galleries

Molly Murphy Adams will discuss how her beaded works stems from a combination of traditional Native arts and modern art. Adams, a mixed blood descendent of the Oglala, Lakota tribe, learned beadwork at a very early age as well as hide tanning, sewing and traditional clothing design.

---

7:15 & 7:30 pm | Artist talk, Evans Court Galleries

Join Virgil Ortiz in the exhibition to discuss his contemporary take on traditional Chochiti pottery. Ortiz is a Pueblo artist, potter and fashion designer from Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico.

 

---

7:50 pm | Raffle drawing, Marble Hall

Raffle winners will be announced at the end of the night. Winners must be present to collect prize.

---

Join Dr. Johanna Minich, Assistant Curator of Native American, while they examine three objects that illustrate long-surviving stories from three different Native groups that have survived from prehistory to the present day. Free, no tickets required.

Yves Saint Laurent was the first couturier, or creator of one-of-kind garments, to revolutionize his designs and business by creating “rive-gauche” or ready-to-wear pieces. Explore how he made this possible by watching Johann Stegmeir take an idea and turn it into a wearable garment using two different construction processes: patterning and draping. This program is inspired by the special exhibition, Yves Saint Laurent: a Perfection of Style.

An evening with a 40 member orchestra and chorus performing the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart… Mostly.

Learn about the traditions, meanings and techniques of Zulu bead work from South African artist, collector, and curator Hlengiwe Dube.  Students will be shown examples of traditional bead work and learn simple methods of designing, bead stringing and finishing techniques. Participants will make a bracelet or pair of earrings. All materials will be provided in this special workshop.

Model, agent and activist Bethann Hardison will discuss diversity in the fashion industry and Yves Saint Laurent’s role in bringing awareness to the representation of people of color within the industry. This program is inspired by the special exhibition Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style.

---