Explore three art objects in 30 minutes. VMFA’s “3 in 30” programs are offered on the first Tuesday (in-person) and Thursday (virtually) of every month*. Curators and educators discuss works in the permanent collection and in special exhibitions, considering different themes found across the collection, artistic movements, or a single artist’s body of work. “3 in 30 PLUS” is an expanded version of this program where two speakers come together to present a program that is one-hour long. The “3 in 30” programs are free and open to the public.
*Exceptions to this schedule may occur if a holiday falls on the first Tuesday of the month. Please check the website in advance.
Upcoming Programs
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3 in 30 | "How to Make a Woodblock Print Like Kawase Hasui" | In-person
With Madeleine Dugan, VMFA's Curatorial Assistant
Tue, May 7, 2024 I 11–11:30 am
Meet at Visitors Services
Free, no registration or tickets required
Join VMFA Curatorial Assistant Madeleine Dugan to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring the work of Kawase Hasui (1883–1957), considered the 20th century's most significant Japanese woodblock artist. This presentation will examine the collaborative Japanese woodblock making process of shin-hanga ("new prints"), which developed during the first half of the 20th century. Compare Hasui's rare, original watercolor designs to his final woodblock prints produced by publisher Watanabe Shōzaburō.
3 in 30 | "How to Make a Woodblock Print Like Kawase Hasui" | Virtual
With Madeleine Dugan, VMFA's Curatorial Assistant
Tue, May 7, 2024 I 11–11:30 am
Free, registration via Zoom required
Join VMFA Curatorial Assistant Madeleine Dugan to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring the work of Kawase Hasui (1883–1957), considered the 20th century's most significant Japanese woodblock artist. This presentation will examine the collaborative Japanese woodblock making process of shin-hanga ("new prints"), which developed during the first half of the 20th century. Compare Hasui's rare, original watercolor designs to his final woodblock prints produced by publisher Watanabe Shōzaburō.
3 in 30 | "Experimental Lines" | In-person
Tue, June 4, 2024 | 11–11:30 am
Free; no tickets required.
Meet at Visitor Services
The Impressionists and Postimpressionists, both lauded and criticized for their revolutionary painting techniques, were equally groundbreaking in their radical drawing practices. Join curator Dr. Theresa A. Cunningham as she discusses three works featured in the special exhibition Experimental Lines: Impressionist and Postimpressionist Drawings from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon.
3 in 30 | "Experimental Lines" | Virtual
Thu, Jun 6, 2024 | 11–11:30 am
Free, Registration via Zoom required.
The Impressionists and Postimpressionists, both lauded and criticized for their revolutionary painting techniques, were equally groundbreaking in their radical drawing practices. Join curator Dr. Theresa A. Cunningham as she discusses three works featured in the special exhibition Experimental Lines: Impressionist and Postimpressionist Drawings from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon.
3 in 30 | "Contemporary Connections" | In-person
Tue, Aug 6, 2024 | 11–11:30 am
Meet at Visitor Services
Free; no tickets required.
Where an artwork is displayed in a museum can reveal important context and new perspectives. In this talk, explore three contemporary works that were made by living artists—but are exhibited outside the 21st century gallery. Examine why these works are placed in these settings and uncover cross-cultural connections that can illuminate the contemporary artist’s motivations.
3 in 30 | "Contemporary Connections" | Virtual
Thu, Aug 8, 2024 | 11–11:30 am
Registration via Zoom required.
Where an artwork is displayed in a museum can reveal important context and new perspectives. In this talk, explore three contemporary works that were made by living artists—but are exhibited outside the 21st century gallery. Examine why these works are placed in these settings and uncover cross-cultural connections that can illuminate the contemporary artist’s motivations.
View previous virtual programs on YouTube.