October 18, 2015
Longtime patrons James W. and Frances Gibson McGlothlin have given their collection of 73 works to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for permanent installation in the McGlothlin American Art Galleries. The value of the McGlothlin Collection exceeds $200 million and will open to the public on November 24.
October 1, 2015
An important work by American painter Benjamin West was recently installed in the McGlothlin American Galleries. The portrait was acquired during the June 18 meeting of the VMFA Board of Trustees and is among the most valuable acquisitions in VMFA history.
September 2, 2015
VMFA’s signature biennial fundraising event will be inspired by the recent exhibition Van Gogh, Manet, and Matisse: The Art of the Flower and the upcoming Rodin: Evolution of a Genius to create an evening filled with dancing, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres on September 12. The theme is Fête des Artistes to evoke the nightlife of Paris.
September 1, 2015
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts brings the world to Virginia, but last year it also was responsible for more than $145 million in economic impact to both the Commonwealth and the Richmond region. This is one of the many findings from a recent economic impact study examining the museum’s operations and visitor spending for FY2014, using FY2008 as a benchmark.
August 3, 2015
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Shop announces the opening of a satellite retail store at Short Pump Town Center on August 3, 2015. ShopVMFA will be open through January 2016 on the upper level between Nordstrom and Crate & Barrel.
July 16, 2015
Exhibitions are subject to change. General admission to VMFA permanent collections is always free. Some special exhibitions require an admission fee, and members receive free admission to all ticketed exhibitions, as noted in each description.
June 24, 2015
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently acquired 21 new artworks for its Native American collection. This acquisition includes objects from the Plains, Puebloan Southwest, Arctic North, and Northwest Coast. Highlights of the new collection include a Pueblo/Apache shirt and a Northern Great Lakes/Eastern Plains headdress.
May 26, 2015
VMFA offers a variety of programs throughout the year, from films to lectures to art classes. For more information about these programs, please call Visitor Services at 804-340-1400 or visitorservices@vmfa.museum. Also, keep in mind that some events may change and the best way to find an updated list of programs is on our website. Recurring…
May 25, 2015
Allan Altholz has been named director of marketing and communications at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Beginning May 26, Altholz will be responsible for growing VMFA’s visitation and public image. He will work to promote the museum’s breadth of valuable resources and works. “We are thrilled to have someone with Allan’s range of experience…
May 22, 2015
PRSA Richmond presented Suzanne Hall with this year’s Thomas Jefferson Award for Excellence in Public Relations. Hall is the chief communications officer for the Virginia Museum of Fine Art (VMFA), where she has worked for 30 years.
