Fri – Sun, Dec 15 – 17
Fri- 11 am–7 pm
Sat & Sun- 11 am–5 pm
“Out of This World” Award Winning Jewelry Embellished with Gemstones & Celestial Coding! 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…
Fri–Sun, Dec 8–10
Fri- 11 am–7 pm
Sat & Sun- 11am–5 pm
VMFA Shop
Barbara Mann is a professional, juried artisan. Her designs stem from doodles with playful brushstrokes and sometimes her background in Botany will sneak in. She likes to throw simple, classical form to use as a vehicle for her busy surfaces. For the most part, Barbara paints on greenware and once-fire, which saves energy. Each piece…
Wed, Dec 6, 11am - 5pm & Thu, Dec 7, 11am - 7pm
VMFA Shop
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…
Sunday, Nov 26 | 10-5pm
VMFA Shop
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…
Sunday, Nov 26 and Monday, Nov 27 11am-5pm both days
VMFA Shop
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…
2 sessions: Tue, Dec 5 & 12 | 1-2:30pm Conference Suite or 2 sessions: SOLD OUT Dec 9 & 16 Sat | 10:30 am–noon Reynolds Lecture Hall
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…
with Li Jian, E.Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Curator of East Asian Art & Dr. Hou-Mei Sung, Curator of Asian Art, Cincinnati Art Museum
Fri, Dec 1 | 6:30–7:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
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…
with Twyla Kitts, VMFA Teacher Workshop Educator
Sat, May 12, 2018 10 am - 3 pm
Pauley Center Historic Parlor and galleries
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,…
Sat, Apr 14, 2018 10 am - 3 pm
Pauley Center Historic Parlor and galleries
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…
with Melanie Nan, M.Ed, 4th Grade Teacher Researcher, Sabot at Stony Point School
Thurs, March 22, 2018 4:30 - 7 pm
Conference Room 1 and galleries
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…
