March 19, 2024
David Cary Brings 15 Years of Advocacy and Public Policy Experience to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, Virginia — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of David Cary as the museum’s new director of government relations. “David’s dedication to public service and passion for…
February 27, 2024
More Than 1,000 Photographs Enter VMFA’s Permanent Art Collection Richmond, VA — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) announced today its receipt of 1,124 photographs from Joy of Giving Something, Inc. (JGS), a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the art and accessibility of photography through support for residencies, museums, educational institutions and community-based organizations.…
February 15, 2024
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Names 2024–25 Visual Arts Fellowship Recipients Richmond, Virginia — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is pleased to announce the 2024–25 recipients of its Visual Arts Fellowships. This year, nineteen professional artists and graduate and undergraduate students were awarded $118,000 toward their artistic careers. “The Virginia Museum of Fine…
February 12, 2024
Chief’s or Diviner’s Figure Representing the Belgian Colonial Officer Maximilien Balot Will Appear at the White Cube in Lusanga, in Tandem with CATPC’s Exhibition at the 2024 Venice Biennale Richmond, VA –– The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) announced the temporary loan of the sculpture Chief’s or Diviner’s Figure Representing the Belgian Colonial Officer…
February 8, 2024
Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Offers Rare Encounters with Stunning Works of Art Richmond, Virginia — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will present Samurai Armor from the Collection of Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller — a spectacular exhibition featuring one of the world’s largest collections of stunning Japanese samurai…
January 30, 2024
VMFA’s Commemoration Honors Black Artists and Community Contributions Richmond, Virginia — This February, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) will celebrate Black History Month with an exciting array of exhibitions, art installations and special events honoring African American artists and community-makers. “The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts welcomes all Virginians to participate in a…
January 11, 2024
Award-Winning Author and Scholar Dr. Clint Smith to Deliver Keynote Address Richmond, VA — Tickets are available for a two-day symposium, Picturing the Black Racial Imaginary, which will be held in the Leslie Cheek Theater at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) on Friday, Jan. 26, and Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. Inspired by VMFA’s…
December 19, 2023
Landscape Photography and Film Installations Explore Early African American Experiences Richmond, Virginia — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) announced today that Commonwealth of Virginia employees and preschool and K–12 teachers (public and private) will receive free admission to the new exhibition Dawoud Bey: Elegy. Active-duty military and their immediate families can also receive…
December 6, 2023
Glyn brings more than 13 years of experience in exhibition design to the position Richmond, VA — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Elie Glyn as the museum’s new director of exhibition design and production. In this key role, Glyn will lead the exhibition design and production…
December 5, 2023
VMFA Has Returned 44 Works of Art to Italy, Egypt and Türkiye Richmond, VA — The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) announced today that the museum has deaccessioned and returned 44 works of ancient art following an investigation by the Antiquities Trafficking Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Department of Homeland…
