Fine Arts and Flowers 2016

Thu, Oct 24, and Fri, Oct 25
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

Sat, Oct 26, and Sun, Oct 27
11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

$15 per person.
Meet in the Cochrane Atrium

Internal use only. Reserved through Kathy Parrish.

Wed, Oct 23, 2024
6:30–9:30 pm 
$250 per person. Advance registration required.
Cochrane Atrium

Join us for the opening celebration and preview of Fine Arts & Flowers. 

Thu, Oct 24, and Fri, Oct 25
10 am, 11am, 12 pm, 1pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm

Sat, Oct 26, and Sun, Oct 27
11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm

$15 per person
Meet in the Cochrane Atrium

Enjoy a 50 minute guided tour of exhibition highlights with a VMFA  tour guide. 

Thu, Oct 24, 2024
10–11 am 
$50 per person
Cheek Theater

As a leader in sustainable floral design, Ingrid Carozzi teaches workshops and master classes at FlowerSchool in New York. She owns Tin Can Studios, specializing in floral designs for weddings and corporate events, and has been named Best Florist by New York Magazine. Recently, she collaborated with TIME magazine on their announcement gala for the 2023 Person of the Year, Taylor Swift. Carozzi’s latest book is Flowers by Design: Creating Arrangements for Your Space. 

Thu & Fri, Oct 24 & 25, 2024
noon–1 pm 
$65 per person. Advance registration required.
Marble Hall

Enjoy a seated luncheon in the Marble Hall, accompanied by fashion modeling by the VMFA Shop.

Thu, Oct 24, 2024
2–3 pm 
$50 per person
Cheek Theater

Born in Zimbabwe, Robbie Honey grew up roaming the countryside and developing a love of flowers.  At age 25, he opened a London business where he worked with high fashion clients including Hermès, Dior, Valentino, Armani, and Lancôme. As an international horticulturist, Honey is concerned about worldwide threats to native plant habitats. His first publication, The Accidental Botanist: The Structure of Plants Revealed, has garnered a worldwide audience.

"The Great American Still Life” with Dr. Christopher Oliver, Bev Perdue Jennings Associate Curator of American Art
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
3:30–5:30 pm 
$45 per person
Meet at Visitor Services

Fri, Oct 25, 2024
10–11 am 
$50 per person
Cheek Theater

Known as “The Flower Whisperer,” Canaan Marshall has demonstrated a knack for all things growing and green since childhood. An animated, joyful floral designer, his skills include largescale event arrangements, with two featured in Flower magazine’s 2023 “Best Flower Arrangements” lists. Marshall’s advice: “Choose flowers you like, put some love into the preparation, and have fun!” He hopes to be a role model for Black children and inspire them to fulfill their dreams, as he has done.

“De Heem and the Golden Age of Dutch Still Life Painting” with Dr. Michael Taylor, Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Art & Education
Fri, Oct 25, 2024
3:30–5:30 pm 
$45 per person
Meet at Visitor Services

Sat, Oct 26, 2024
10–11 am or 2–3 pm 
$50 per person
Conference Room 1

Popular floral designer David Pippin will lead “Art for Inspiration," a hands-on creation of arrangements based on works in the VMFA collection.

Sat, Oct 26, 2024
noon–1 pm
$65 per person. Advance reservations required.
Marble Hall
 
The Flowers in Fashion luncheon showcases original designs by students from the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Fashion Design & Merchandising.

Sun, Oct 27, 2024
10–11 am
$50 per person
Conference Room 1
 
In her workshop “Environmentally Conscious Design,” Sarah Chiffriller offers instruction and tips, including the use of various sustainable practices

Sun, Oct 27, 2024
noon–1 pm
$80 per person
Claiborne Robertson Room
 
Enjoy hearty fare, cocktails, mocktails, and prizes at this brunch featuring creations by Amuse Lead Bartender Molly McCurnin.

Sun, Oct 27, 2024
2–3 pm
$50 per person
Conference Room 1
 
Ikeana of Richmond hosts “Ikebana Arrangements,” a hands-on workshop
showcasing the Japanese art of flower arranging.