February 13, 2018
27 fellowships totaling $161,000 awarded for 2018-19 The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has selected 27 Virginia art students and professional artists from 771 applicants to receive fellowships worth a total of $161,000 for 2018-19. The program was launched in 1940 and since then, VMFA has awarded nearly $5.6 million to more than 1,325 professional…
January 31, 2018
The Horse in Ancient Greek Art opens February 17, 2018 From myth and legend to warfare, transportation, and sport, the horse was integral to ancient Greek life. This winter, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) presents The Horse in Ancient Greek Art, a ground-breaking exhibition that explores the Greeks’ fascination with an animal that…
December 14, 2017
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will showcase a century of art patronage—including some of the most important and recognized pieces in its collections—in a special exhibition at the Winter Antiques Show, the leading art and antiques fair in the United States. Collecting for the Commonwealth/Preserving for the Nation: Celebrating a Century of Art Patronage, 1919-2018—Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will be on view January 19-28, 2018. Held at the historic Park Avenue Armory in New York, the Winter Antiques Show invites one institution to showcase its collection during the show, which benefits the East Side House Settlement.
December 6, 2017
Donation reflects full cycle of support for VMFA A final, long-planned gift from Louise B. and J. Harwood Cochrane has brought the couple’s support of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts full circle. As the result of a charitable annuity and trust benefiting the museum, $8.4 million was added to the VMFA endowment this year.…
November 30, 2017
Members to get after-hours access to gallery, bring friends for free Exclusive after-hours gallery access to Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China and the opportunity to bring friends for free are special member benefits introduced by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. With high attendance projected for the Terracotta Army exhibition, VMFA…
November 27, 2017
RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced Commonwealth of Virginia employees can receive free admission to Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China, a highly anticipated exhibition that opens at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) on November 18, 2017. Ten life-size terracotta figures, including warriors and a cavalry horse, will be…
November 16, 2017
Shaanxi partner presents honor during special exhibition preview event The Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau in China has named Alex Nyerges, Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), as an Ambassador of Shaanxi Cultural Heritage. The honor was presented during an exclusive preview for exhibition sponsors, VMFA leaders, and visiting Chinese dignitaries of…
October 5, 2017
VMFA to share works publicly while galleries are refurbished The esteemed French Impressionist Art and British Sporting Art collections at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will be embarking on national and international tours during the next two years, creating opportunities for more people to view these important paintings and sculptures that were donated to…
September 21, 2017
Archaeology-themed exhibition to complement Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China From uncovering objects in a virtual dig to studying ancient works of art to understand their age, function and make-up, visitors to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ new Dig It! exhibition will find a rich environment where intergenerational learners can explore…
September 19, 2017
Funds to support training, diversity and statewide outreach in conservation The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will use a $331,054 grant—announced today from the Institute of Museum and Library Services—to support the “Connect to Conservation” program, a three-year effort that will expand educational offerings and outreach from the museum’s Susan and David Goode Center for…
