Handcrafted by Russian master jewelers in the United States, these Fabergé-inspired pendants, Russian lacquer boxes, and other stunning collectibles will wow even the most discerning admirer of Fabergé-style jewelry and objects.

The jewelers of Artel replicate the timeless tradition of Carl Fabergé, whose masterpieces were sought by czars and nobility of his era and given to their friends and family as gifts in celebration of Easter and spring. Made of sterling silver, 24k gold vermeil and enhanced with Swarovski crystals, fine Italian enamels and semi-precious stones. VMFA Member discount applies to all purchases.

 

From birds and butterflies to marine life, Jean Schlumberger took the natural world in all its forms as inspiration for his jewelry designs. Join Kristie Couser, Curatorial Assistant for the Mellon Collections, for a gallery talk exploring animal motifs in jewelry presented in the exhibition The Rachel Lambert Mellon Collection of Jean Schlumberger, on view through June 18, 2017.

Join Dr. Mitchell Merling, Paul Mellon Curator and Head of the Department of European Art, and Owen Duffy, Exhibitions Manager at The Anderson at VCU (and former VMFA Curatorial Assistant for Contemporary Art), in a conversation about the forceful impact of Rodin on modern and contemporary art. They will also specifically discuss the video installation by Denys Arcand and Adad Hannah entitled Burghers of Vancouver, created in response to Rodin’s Burghers of Calais and currently installed in the VMFA Lewis Focus Galleries.

Jan Dobrowolski, owner and artisan of Talulah Designs, finds inspiration in the rich textures discovered in nature. Elements of her designs include the patterns in the profile of a rock, the textures of lichen-covered bark, the repeating curves of a wave, and the pebbles in a shallow stream. Crafted from fine silver, gold, semi-precious gems, and pearls, her work explores the human connection to the organic world and its ever-changing beauty. Join us in the VMFA Shop to meet Jan and discover her gorgeous jewelry for yourself—or for your special Valentine! Member discount applies to all purchases.

Inspired by the prominent American artist Romare Bearden, today’s magazines are your materials and sources of inspiration. Cut, tear, and create a completely new composition just as Bearden used LIFE magazine and other publications to create some of the most renowned works of the 20th century.

Join us for a discussion about 19th-century sculptor Camille Claudel and her relationship with Auguste Rodin. Webb’s novel tells the tale of the artists’ working relationship and explosive love affair. The author will be in attendance to answer questions and sign books.

Using books about artists or works of art currently on view at VMFA to pique curiosity and open discussions, VMFA Book Club explores specific works of art as well as the setting and period surrounding them. Note: Reading the book is helpful, but not required. The VMFA Shop stocks a limited supply of each book.

Trained as a sculptor in Belgrade, Serbia before receiving an MFA in metal design from the ECU School of Art in North Carolina, Dejan Jovanovic has spent his life immersed in applied art and high craft. Inspired by the textures and colors of the natural world, his pieces subtly combine metals such as gold, platinum, and silver, creating harmony through the interplay of various precious gemstones. Dejan has been honored with numerous international awards and commissioned projects for private clients, including the White House, the Smithsonian Institution, Washington National Cathedral, and Tiffany & Co.

Join us at our beautiful VMFA Shop at Short Pump for a holiday trunk show and sale featuring an award-winning jewelry artist from Charlottesville. Working in 14k & 18k gold, sterling silver, platinum, high quality gemstones, and other natural materials, Jason McLeod creates each piece of his jewelry collection as limited edition or even one-of-a-kind objects for the wearer to cherish. This talented self-taught studio jeweler and goldsmith graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University. Jason’s notable “Time Traveler” series envisions an instrument for traveling from the past to the future, incorporating celestial coding and maps as well as intriguing moving components that dazzle!

With Dr. Peter Schertz, Jack and Mary Ann Frable Curator of Ancient Art

In 79 AD, Marcus Attilius Primus, a civil engineer, is sent to Pompeii to take charge of the Aqua Augusta, the aqueduct supplying fresh water to the towns around the Bay of Naples. At first, he believes his only problem is to repair the aqueduct; however, he soon uncovers corruption, violence, a missing persons mystery, and an impending natural disaster. Robert Harris’s research on Pompeii and volcanology helps bring this doomed town to life in this New York Times bestselling novel.

Using books about artists or works of art to pique curiosity and open discussion, VMFA Book Club explores specific works as well as the setting and period that surround them. Note: Reading the book is helpful, but not required. The VMFA Shop stocks a limited supply of each book.

View the latest up-and-coming short videos and films (20 minutes or less) in this juried competition from the James River Film Society. Entries encompass a wide range of genres and styles, from the cutting-edge to the conventional, and finalists are selected from all over North America. $2000 in cash prizes will be awarded, and many filmmakers will be present for comments and Q&A sessions.

Guest Judge: Christopher Holmes, past James River Short Films winner and UNC-Greensboro faculty.

For over 20 years the James River Film Society has been a volunteer-run, nonprofit dedicated to the art of film and film as art. Visit jamesriver-film.org to learn more.