Two events unite for a special evening inspired by the current exhibition The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture, and the Sonic Impulse.
Presented by
With generous support provided by
In the Garden
DANCE
Celebrate the return of music and dancing to VMFA.
Hosted by Kelli Lemon | Featuring DJ Lonnie B
Under the tent | 8–11 pm
SEE
Watch a video projection inspired by The Dirty South exhibition.
Presented by Afrikana
LISTEN
Experience AfroDixie ReMixes, a sound installation by artist John Sims.
Confederate Memorial Chapel | closes at 10:45 pm
To learn more about the artist and the installation, register for the free July 30 Virtual Artist Talk and Performance.
BE SEEN
Visit the MMG 360 photo booth with your friends to get captured on a fun slow-motion video.
Pause at the Selfie Station for a stylish must-have selfie under the trees.
Share your best pics with us
#VMFADownSouthHustle
@vmfamuseum
Selfie station seating curated by
@mckinnonandharris
RELAX
Be sure to visit the McKinnon and Harris Cocktail Lounge featuring high-performance exterior furniture crafted by hand in Richmond.
Indoors
EXHIBITION
Visit The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture, and the Sonic Impulse.
Lower Level Galleries | closes at 10:45 pm
The exhibition continues in two additional locations that also close at 10:45 pm:
Mellon Galleries (Level 2) | Paul Rucker’s Storm in the Time of Shelter
Confederate Memorial Chapel* | John Sims’s AfroDixie Remixes
*The chapel is located at the south end of Robins Sculpture Garden.
MUSIC
Enjoy a curated Spotify playlist in the Cochrane Atrium.
VMFA commissioned multimedia artist, composer, and writer Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky) to produce original music and playlists inspired by The Dirty South.
FOOD & DRINK
Appetizer Stations | Bar
Purchase drink tickets in advance at Visitor Services.
Last call for alcohol is 10:30 pm.
LEARN AND WIN
Dirty South Scavenger Hunt
Winners will be announced at 10:30 pm.
Pick up prizes at check-in. Must be present to win.
Prizes include:
Dirty South Merchandise basket – $125 value
VMFA Dual Membership – $105 value
Dirty South catalogue and two Dirty South T-shirts (sizes M or L) – $100 value
Two three-day passes to Afrikana Film Fest Sep 2021 – $125 value
Gift card to Urban Hang Suite with two tickets to Richmond Black Restaurant Experience – $75 value
FIND CONNECTIONS
Click here to explore a selection of works by African and African American artists in VMFA’s permanent collection!
Check out the gallery map here.
Become a Member!
Apply the cost of your event ticket toward a VMFA membership. Restrictions apply. Visit the Visitor Services Desk to learn more.
Thank You for Your Support
Proceeds from this event will support the museum’s exhibition program. Exhibitions are vital to the museum’s educational mission and sustaining its status as Richmond’s premier cultural destination. From single artist spotlight shows and thematic explorations in our works on paper and photography galleries to major ticketed exhibitions, the VMFA Exhibition Fund ensures that there’s always a new reason to visit the museum.
VMFA is grateful to the following VIPs for their additional support of this event:
Blair Bowens | Melissa Bradner and Terry Wyllie | Mr. and Mrs. Jasmonn Coleman | Jennifer Courain | Tonya Davis-Mattex | Thomas L. Farrell | Gloria Gravlin | Mr. and Mrs. Kym Grinnage | Terrell and Elliott Harrigan | Dr. Lonna Hooks and Mr. Theodore Newkirk, Jr. | Eucharia Jackson and Richard Jackson, M.D. | Stephen Jenkins | Tara Kelley | Ms. Jennifer M. Kirby | Kenneth Melvin | Benae Mosby | Janet and Jacob Nelson | Darrell Peterson | Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Poindexter | Tamela Powell | Ms. Ellen Ray and Mr. Richard Knapp | John Richardson-Lauve and Cory Richardson-Lauve | Ms. Paula Saylor-Robinson and Mr. Danny Robinson | Joy Shaw | Pterri Shelton-Phillips | Mr. Thomas D. St. Andre and Ms. Saundra E. Winstead | Mr. Derrick Thomas | Vida Williams | Charles Wilson
As of July 22, 2021
A Note about COVID-19
In keeping with current state mandates, vaccinated museum visitors, staff, and volunteers are no longer required to wear masks when visiting VMFA. We invite you to join us how ever you feel most comfortable.
Those who are not fully vaccinated should protect themselves by wearing masks and practicing physical distancing.
Hand-sanitizing stations are available at multiple locations throughout the museum.
Disposable masks are available upon request.