Featured Events
Curator’s Opening Talk |
with Dr. Leo G. Mazow, Louise B. and J. Harwood Cochrane Curator of American Art and curator of Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art
Thu, Oct 6, 2022 | 6:30–7:30 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Dr. Mazow offers an overview of the special exhibition. This lecture will explore how the guitar, as a visual motif, has long enabled artists and their human subjects to address themes and tell stories about their histories, identities, and aspirations. Masks are required in the Cheek Theater. Livestream Option: Can’t make it in-person? Livestream the…
VMFA x Chilalay Pop-Up at Summer Breeze
Fri, Sep 23, 2022 | 5–9 pm
Robins Sculpture Garden
Join us in the Robins Sculpture Garden to celebrate the end of summer and be the first to shop the latest VMFA x Chilalay capsule collection. Grab a drink, shop, and dance to the sounds of Shanel the DJ and Markus Gold. Enjoy free admission to the exhibition Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits. VMFA’s After 5 Fridays…
Mandala Offerings and Wish-Fulfillment Ceremony
Thu, Sep 15, 2022 | 6–7:15 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
Leslie Cheek Theater | 6–6:30 pm Robins Sculpture Garden | 6:40–7:15 pm Join artist Tsherin Sherpa and Dr. John Henry Rice, curator of Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits, for a special conversation and participatory ceremony. Hear more about Sherpa’s inspirations for his sculptural installation Wish-Fulfilling Tree—including Tibetan Buddhist offering mandalas. Masks are required in the Cheek Theater.…
Music in the Galleries
with the Richmond Symphony
Fri, Sep 30, 2022 | 7–8 pm
Marble Hall
Experience works of art in VMFA’s galleries as the Richmond Symphony serenades your visit with a live performance. This program is a collaboration between VMFA and the Richmond Symphony.
Celebrate the Art of Latin America: El Salvador Virtual Family Day
Sep 10, 2022 | 11 am–3 pm
Museum-wide
Join us at VMFA and celebrate the art and culture of Latin America as we explore El Salvador! Families are invited to participate in the rich, artistic traditions of Latin America through art activities, workshops, collaborative projects, performances, and more. Generously Sponsored by:
Bollywood Movie as Chosen by Tsherin Sherpa!
Fri, Aug 12, 6:30–9 pm
Leslie Cheek Theater
This film was selected for VMFA by the contemporary Tibetan American artist whose works are now on view in the exhibition Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits. Billu Barber: A dashing mega-movie star (Shah Rukh Khan) comes to a small village to make a film. When rumors spread that Billu (Irrfan Khan), a poor haircutter, was the star’s pal…