September 27, 2012
When did you last come across a chance to win free money, and be recognized for your talented work at the same time? Sounds like a pretty sweet deal, right? Well, it’s a reality with the VMFA Visual Arts Fellowship program! For the past 72 years, the Fellowship has given away thousands of dollars each…
Categories: Artists
Tags: Virginia Artists, VMFA Fellowship
September 22, 2012
Anna Laughter is a rising 10th grader at Douglas Freeman HS in Henrico County. Last year as a freshman she took Art I under the instruction of Erin Murtagh. Her teacher submitted one of Anna’s drawings into The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2012 contest. Her drawing has received a number of awards and distinctions…
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Tags: Local Artists, Virginia Artists
November 10, 2010
VMFA guest, Carolyn Gabb, was recently inspired during one of our Jazz Café evenings and composed this poem describing her fifty-five year relationship with the museum. BYSTANDERCarolyn GabbIn a chair by the window,Glass of wine in hand, I watch the band.Reflectively…in a pane of glass across the room.Tens of circular tables captureconversations and stories,lives of individuals,a core…
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Tags: Local Artists, Virginia Artists, Women Artists