Fri, Mar 4, noon–7 pm & Sat & Sun, Mar 5–6, noon–4 pm
VMFA Shop
Inspired by organic shapes and textures and crafted through a unique process of hand dyeing and nuno felting, Katherine Benner’s handmade scarves, belts, shawls, and clothes convey the energy and beauty of the natural world while complementing any fashion style. Join us in the VMFA Shop to meet Katherine and see her beautiful works for…
Thu–Fri, Mar 10–11, noon–7 pm & Sat, Mar 12, noon–4 pm
Since 1995, hat designers Ignatius Creegan and Rod Givens have blended their artistic flair and technical expertise to create one-of-a-kind, wearable works of art. Each hat is sewn from bundled wheat straw or synthetic braid and trimmed with a unique array of feathers, flowers, and handmade decorations, offering a fashionably modern take on the styles of…
Tue, Feb 2, 11–11:30 am & Thu, Feb 4, 6:30–7 pm
Meet at Visitor Services Desk
Join Karen Getty, VMFA Coordinator of Tour Services, as she explores the significance of “twoness,” or duality, in traditional African art. Find out why two is better than one!
with Director Thomas Allen Harris, Co-Writer/Co-Producer Don Perry, and Assistant Professor Paul Thulin from the VCU Department of Photography and Film
Fri, Feb 19, 6:30–9 pm | (2014; 90 min)
Leslie Cheek Theater
Inspired by the book Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers 1840 to the Present by Deborah Willis, this history of African American photography focuses on the camera as a tool for social change. A community of photographers and artists, including Carrie Mae Weems, Lorna Simpson, Anthony Barboza, Hank Willis Thomas, and Lyle Ashton…
Sat, Feb 13, 11 am–3 pm
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Monkey by bringing the whole family out to explore Chinese art and culture! Enjoy artist demonstrations and performances, including a Lion Dance and Galapagos Puppets’ rendition of the adventures of the Monkey King. Learn about traditional Chinese arts by creating your own Peking opera mask, a dragon puppet, a decorative scroll, and a New…
