September 2, 2013
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Shop announces its first off-site retail presence in the Richmond region. The VMFA Pop-Up shop will be open from late October to December 31.
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VMFA Statewide Structure Broadens Engagement
August 26, 2013
As a national leader in education, VMFA’s Statewide division has restructured to reach an even wider audience including all schools, educators, and community-based non-profit organizations. Libraries, retirement homes, historic sites, art centers and also accredited museums are now part of the outreach.
Walk the Red Carpet at ARTrageous
August 6, 2013
VMFA’s signature public fundraising event looks ahead to Hollywood Costume for an inspired evening that will rival a red carpet premiere.
Hollywood Costumes Span a Century
July 22, 2013
VMFA’s fall exhibition includes an infusion of more than 100 of the most recognizable costumes designed for unforgettable cinema characters covering a century of film-making. Opening November 9, Hollywood Costume brings the rich and uniquely American history of film to life through these iconic costumes. Movies are a key aspect of national and global culture, and not only will Virginians have the opportunity to see them in person, but they will also be able to personally engage with the Present a Hollywood Costume program.
Summer Art Acquisitions
July 15, 2013
The following artworks were approved by the VMFA Board of Trustees in June 2013. VMFA is a state agency and a public/private partnership. All works of art are purchased with private funds from dedicated endowments. After VMFA’s board approves proposed acquisitions on a quarterly basis, the art becomes the property of the Commonwealth of Virginia to protect, preserve, and interpret.
VMFA Plans Regional Visitor Center in Historic Robinson House
July 1, 2013
Since the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts opened in May 2010, its annual attendance has been the largest of any attraction in the region. Because of its proximity to I-95/I-64 and its leadership position, VMFA will rehabilitate the historic Robinson House and repurpose it to include a regional visitor center.
Art Serves as Inspiration in Amuse Restaurant
June 27, 2013
Inspired by Pop Art and Beyond: Tom Wesselmann, VMFA’s upscale dining restaurant, Amuse, has created several Wesselmann-inspired cocktails to add to their menu.
Exhibition Showcases Major Donation
June 20, 2013
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ summer exhibition includes 50 contemporary works donated by Dorothy and Herbert Vogel. A librarian and a postal clerk respectively, the fabled art collectors amassed 5,000 [not sure where this number comes from?] works while living in a one-bedroom New York apartment. Primarily a collection of drawings, the Vogels’ collection also includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints by more than 170 contemporary artists, mainly working in the United States.
VMFA Program & Event Calendar
May 13, 2013
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: http://www.vmfa.museum/default.aspx.
Groundbreaking Virginia Collections to be Displayed in Permanent Galleries
April 30, 2013
VMFA opens its permanent early 20th-century European art galleries on May 4, showcasing French and German art from the first half of the 20th century. The galleries, also known as the Deane & Goodwin Galleries, are located on the Atrium level of the museum.