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…
September 12, 2017
Library of Virginia and VMFA Announce Winner of Annual Art in Literature Award Fifth recipient to be honored at 2017 Library of Virginia Literary Awards Richmond, VA (August 21, 2017) – The Library of Virginia and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts are pleased to announce the winner of the annual Art in Literature: The Mary…
September 11, 2017
Historic mansion to house museum offices, regional visitor center, exhibition Construction to expand and reclaim interior spaces of the historic Robinson House on grounds of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will begin in September 2017. When reopened in late 2018 after standing vacant for nearly 20 years, the building will house a regional tourism…
September 6, 2017
Exhibition will explore evolution, lasting impact of Qin History Ten life-size terracotta figures, including warriors and a cavalry horse, that protected the tomb of China’s First Emperor will march into Richmond as part of Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China, which opens at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in November. The…
June 28, 2017
RICHMOND – Today Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that every state employee of the Commonwealth of Virginia can receive free admission to Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style, the acclaimed exhibition on view at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts until August 27, 2017. Admission to VMFA’s permanent collection is free every day of the…
June 21, 2017
Hear My Voice to run August 19-November, 26, 2017, before statewide tour in 2018 Based on the notion of dialogue, Hear My Voice: Native American Art of the Past and Present will explore conversations between Native American artists and their art across centuries, a continent, and 35 indigenous cultures. Opening August 19, 2017, at the…
June 2, 2017
Valerie Cassel Oliver has been named the Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. A curator with a proven eye for emerging artists and the integration of new disciplines with traditional art forms, Cassel Oliver was selected after a comprehensive national search. She will…
May 15, 2017
VMFA to offer free admission to Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style Complimentary tickets offered on May 18, 2017 in celebration of Art Museum Day The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will offer free admission to Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style on Thursday, May 18, 2017, as part of the Association of…
May 1, 2017
Northern Trust to sponsor May 2, 2017 event In celebration of the upcoming premiere of Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host a black-tie fundraising gala on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. VMFA is the exclusive East Coast venue for the exhibition, which features more than 100 haute…
