with With Kimberly Jones, Associate Curator of French Paintings at the National Gallery of Art
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Edgar Degas’s influence upon Mary Cassatt has long been acknowledged, but in this talk, Kimberly Jones examines the American artist’s role in shaping Degas’s artistic production and her actions to pave the way for his warm reception in America. These two major figures of the impressionist movement shared a keen observer’s eye, as well as…
with Li Jian, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Curator of East Asian Art at VMFA
Thu, Dec 11, 4:30 – 7 pm
Conference Room 1 & galleries
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy a Chinese-language tour of the Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from Palace Museum, Beijing with Li Jian, VMFA’s curator of East Asian Art and the curator of this ground-breaking special exhibition. Participants will also enjoy a PowerPoint overview and discussion of aspects of the Forbidden City, and work in…
with Lulan Yu, VMFA Adult Programs Coordinator, Courtney Morano, VMFA School and Family Programs Manager, and Twyla Kitts, VMFA Teacher Programs Educator
Thu, Nov 13, 4:30 – 7 pm
Conference Room 1 & Galleries
The Forbidden City, the great walled enclave within the city of Beijing, was the residence of the Chinese imperial family and the center of Chinese government for more than 500 years. The palace complex, which served 24 Ming and Qing emperors, embodies the central components of Chinese culture though its location, structure, organization, decoration, and…
with Mary Swezey
Sat, Nov 8, 10 am – 4 pm
Studio School, 2nd floor
After painting the background of a long, silk scarf, students draw images found in traditional Chinese art, like bamboo, fish, birds, and Chinese characters, using a liquid resist. Once the resist has dried, brilliant fabric paints are applied to complete the design. A materials fee of $15, payable to the instructor, will be collected at…
with Mary Swezey
Sat, Oct 25, 10 am – 4 pm
Studio School, 1st floor
After a brief discussion about the significance of the Chinese Seal (or Chop), students translate their name into Chinese characters on paper, transfer to a soft printmaking block (Safety Kut), and cut out the characters using carving tools. The carved block is then inked with a brayer and printed on greeting cards to frame or…
with Mary Swezey, Fiber Artist, and Twyla Kitts, VMFA Teacher Programs Educator
Thu, Oct 30, 4:30 – 7 pm
Conference Room 1 & Forbidden City exhibition
This workshop focuses on connections with Chinese culture for the elementary classroom. Participants will investigate the Great Wall, silk and the life cycle of the silk worm, as well as the symbolism of dragons in Chinese culture; visit the special exhibition Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from Palace Museum, Beijing, and create painted silk wall decorations.
Tue, Dec 2, 9, 16 or Wed, Dec 3, 10, 17, 11 am – noon (no class Nov 4, 5, 25, 26)
Art Education Center
Diverse objects from imperial China will inspire your own extravagant creations.
with Mary Swezey
Sat, Nov 1, 1 – 4 pm
Art Education Center
After exploring hidden treasures from China, paint your own unique designs on silk, patterns on ceramics, and scenes on scrolls!
VMFA programming for the period September 17–27 in support of the UCI Bike Races. Richmond Regional Tourism’s mobile unit will be on location in the Mary Morton Parson’s Plaza both race weekends: Thu–Fri, 10 am–7 pm & Sat, 10 am–5 pm. Prior to the races RideRichmond & VMFA will present Bike Swap in conjunction with the opening of…
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Join Dr. Nancy Berliner, Wu Tung Curator of Chinese Art, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, for a talk that explores the Forbidden City’s Qianlong Garden. Designed inside and out by the Qianlong Emperor, the garden contains 26 buildings and pavilions, and is a thrilling manifestation of this emperor’s visual imagination. One of the world’s greatest…
