Making Way for Expansion, VMFA Announces Temporary Closures of Select Galleries Beginning July 7

Richmond, VA — To prepare for the largest expansion and renovation project in its history, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) announced that some of its art collections impacted by or adjacent to the construction area will be taken off view and select galleries will be temporarily closed. These gallery closures will begin July…

VMFA Launches the Aaron Siskind Award for Outstanding Photographic Practice

Richmond, VA — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) announced today the establishment of the VMFA Aaron Siskind Award for excellence in contemporary photography. The VMFA Aaron Siskind Award is intended to celebrate Aaron Siskind’s (1903–1991) artistic legacy, support the practice of photography as a vital means of creative expression and honor the role…

VMFA Announces Summer 2025 Slate of Special Events and Experiences

Richmond, VA — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) offers an exciting slate of special exhibitions, events, programs and delicious dining year-round, and summer 2025 is no exception. “Whether you are meeting up with friends, hosting out-of-town guests, traveling to Richmond or vacationing in your own backyard, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is…

To Prepare for Expansion, VMFA Announces Temporary Gallery Closures Beginning May 13

Richmond, VA — To prepare for the largest expansion and renovation project in its history, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) announced that some of its art collections impacted by or adjacent to the construction area will be taken off view and select galleries will be temporarily closed beginning May 13, 2025.    “Following the…

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Launches Immersive Art Installation Series REWIND<<Fast/Forward

Richmond, VA — In May 2025, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will launch REWIND<<Fast/Forward, a series of immersive art installations, from the performative to the cinematic. Coinciding with the museum’s current expansion project, REWIND<<Fast/Forward is designed to engage visitors with contemporary art experiences while VMFA’s collection of mid-to-late 20th-century art is temporarily off…

VMFA’s ¡FridaFest! Celebrates Artist Frida Kahlo and Her Heritage on April 5

EN ESPAÑOL Richmond, VA — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will celebrate artist Frida Kahlo and her Mexican heritage with a free, fun-filled community event, ¡FridaFest! The event will take place from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, which is the opening day of the museum’s highly anticipated exhibition Frida:…