December 15, 2014
Thank you to David Siegel for the below post. You can follow this link to the original blog.The photo just jumped out at me. It had a joyful, playful performing arts feeling. But it was a photograph from a century ago by an artist I did not know. And I wanted to know more. So with a bit…
Categories: VMFA
November 14, 2014
New-Fashioned from Briget Ganske on Vimeo. An average day of questions and answers during a Teen Stylin’ workshop: Q: Where are the scissors? A: Look in the blue bins on the table. Q: Is there any more hot glue? A: We have an endless supply. Look in the blue bins on the table. Q: I…
Categories: Education, VMFA
Tags: Staff Stories, Teen Stylin', Teens
October 13, 2014
If you’ve been to VMFA recently, you’ve probably noticed the 3D printers humming away in the Atrium. They’re printing the hundreds of tiny buildings that make up the Forbidden City in honor of the upcoming special exhibition, which opens Oct 18. This printing project is part of a crowdfunding campaign to support the museum’s exhibition program.…
Categories: Art, VMFA
Tags: Forbidden City, Imperial Ceremonial Halls
October 4, 2014
If you’ve been to VMFA recently, you’ve probably noticed the 3D printers humming away in the Atrium. They’re printing the hundreds of tiny buildings that make up the Forbidden City in honor of the upcoming special exhibition, which opens Oct 18. This printing project is part of a crowdfunding campaign to support the museum’s exhibition…
Categories: Art, Exhibitions, VMFA
Tags: crowdfunding, Forbidden City, Tea houses
October 1, 2014
When you come to VMFA tomorrow you’ll see 3D printers at work in the Atrium. They’re printing the hundreds of tiny buildings that make up the Forbidden City in honor of the upcoming special exhibition, which opens Oct 18. This printing project is part of a crowdfunding campaign to support the museum’s exhibition program. Your tax-deductible donations support all…
Categories: Art, Exhibitions, VMFA
Tags: Archery Pavilion, Forbidden City
September 25, 2014
Recently, in the VMFA Design Department, we’ve had the challenge of printing two 3D, scale models of the Forbidden City, totaling over 1,400 buildings. One model will be complete for the exhibition opening and the second is being built in the Atrium, starting now and continuing through the run of Forbidden City (closing January 11), so…
Categories: Exhibitions, Outreach, VMFA
Tags: Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from the Palace Museum, Staff Stories, Volunteers
September 22, 2014
Starting tomorrow, 3D printers will begin humming away in the Atrium at VMFA. They’re printing the hundreds of tiny buildings that make up the Forbidden City in honor of the upcoming special exhibition, which opens Oct 18. This printing project is part of a crowdfunding campaign to support the museum’s exhibition program, with your tax-deductible donations…
Categories: Art, Exhibitions, Uncategorized, VMFA
Tags: Forbidden City, Meridian Gate
August 15, 2014
The VMFA transformation continues. Taking full advantage of the spectacular summer weather, we invite visitors to enjoy the initial phase of VMFA Outside. We’ve learned from our advisors at the Project for Public Spaces that people want movable tables and chairs to enable them to find the perfect patch of sun or shade, and to…
Categories: VMFA
Tags: Expansion
August 12, 2014
Rarely do people enter an art museum hoping to see art being made, but rather they venture in to see the completed masterpieces. At least not until recently, that is. Ryan McGinness: Studio Visit is a full-blown recreation of contemporary artist (and VMFA favorite) Ryan McGinness’s New York loft studio, right inside the museum. This…
Categories: Exhibitions, VMFA
July 11, 2014
Reprinted from the WUDPAC (Winterthur) Class of 2016 blog with permission from Lauren Gottschlich. The summer work projects are in full swing. This summer I am at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond, VA. The museum sports a wonderful encyclopedic collection as well as a picturesque Sculpture Garden. The art covers cultures and…
Categories: VMFA
Tags: Conservation, Internships, Staff Stories