November 26, 2014
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts offers two outstanding options for dining that celebrate the best of Virginia and also enable enjoyment of the E. Claiborne and Lora Robins Sculpture Garden.
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VMFA Director Alex Nyerges Recognized for International Contributions
November 24, 2014
On November 22, 2014, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Director Alex Nyerges was honored by the French government as Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres), a prestigious international association of leaders recognized for their contributions toward promoting international relations with France.
VMFA Acquires Art Nouveau Necklace, African Gong, and A Selection of Photographs
November 18, 2014
October 2014 Art Acquisitions
John B. Ravenal Appointed to deCordova Museum Director Position
November 17, 2014
John B Ravenal, VMFA’s Sydney and Frances Lewis family curator of modern and contemporary art, has been named the new director of deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, Mass. Since his arrival in 1998, John has enhanced the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ collection and reputation in modern and contemporary art through scholarship, innovative curatorial projects, major publications, and key acquisitions.
Advisory: Veterans Day Commemorations at VMFA
November 10, 2014
In honor of Veterans Day Art on Wheels will install the Veterans’ Impact Project on the hilltop Belvedere in VMFA’s E. Claiborne and Lora Robins Sculpture Garden.
Hossein Sadid Named VMFA’s Chief Financial Officer
November 6, 2014
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has appointed Hossein Sadid as the new chief financial officer.
First Crowdfunding Initiative is a Resounding Success
October 20, 2014
VMFA kicked off its first-ever crowdfunding campaign on September 22, 2014, and has received enthusiastic responses from the public—from Bon Air to Barcelona—raising $61,225 in a 26-day campaign. The total includes a generous match from Frank Qiu and Ting Xu on behalf of Evergreen Enterprises, who agreed to match donors’ contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000.…
Special Exhibitions & Gallery Installations
October 7, 2014
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.
Help VMFA Build the Forbidden City
September 22, 2014
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is launching its first crowdfunding campaign to support the exhibition fund. Supporters will be invited to help build a scaled version of the Forbidden City featuring the hundreds of buildings that make up the complex. The crowdfunding campaign, which starts today, will conclude on October 17, the day before the opening…
VMFA Awarded Grant by Institute of Museum and Library Services
September 19, 2014
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $150,000 to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.