February 18, 2013
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts awarded 28 fellowships to Virginia art students and professional artists in 2013-14 for a total of $168,000.
Pressroom Archives
New Acquisition Coincides with U.S. Postal Stamp Series
January 23, 2013
A version of one of VMFA’s recent American acquisitions is among 12 featured on a new Forever stamp in the Postal Service’s Modern Masters series, which will be released in March.
December 2012 VMFA’s New Acquisitions Celebrate African and African American Culture Acquisitions
December 24, 2012
December 2012 Acquisitions VMFA’s New Acquisitions Celebrate African and African American Culture
Glassblowing Comes to the iPhone
December 5, 2012
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and The Martin Agency announced today a joint effort that brings to life works of art by artist Dale Chihuly. To complement Chihuly’s exhibition at VMFA, The Martin Agency worked with Unit9 in London to create the first ever glassblowing iPhone app, inspired by Chihuly’s unique art process.
Hollywood Icons Come to VMFA
November 19, 2012
Next year brings a major exhibition featuring costumes from iconic films to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Hollywood Costume from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London opens November 2, 2013.
September 2012 Acquisitions
November 8, 2012
The following artworks were acquired in September 2012 by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. All works of art are purchased with private funds from dedicated endowments.
Domestic, Wild, Divine: Artists Look at Animals
October 23, 2012
The subject of the animal has captivated artists for thousands of years. Among the oldest known works of art – the cave paintings at Lascaux, France – feature hundreds of depictions of bulls, deer, and horses.
Chihuly Chandelier Will Beckon Visitors
September 27, 2012
A signature installation of the Dale Chihuly exhibition begins October 5 and will feature an intricate, 3,000 pound glass chandelier visible from the museum’s main approach. Blue Ridge Chandelier will hang adjacent to the Tiffany Christ Resurrection Window. The fall exhibition, Chihuly at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, opens October 20.
East Asian Galleries Open this Month
September 12, 2012
On September 20, VMFA will celebrate the public opening of the new East Asian art galleries. The East Asian suite – about 5,000 square feet – is devoted to display 250 artworks in the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean galleries. Many of the works acquired in recent years will be on display for the first time.
VMFA Unveils Customized Membership Program
September 11, 2012
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts introduces a new customized membership program this month. The new and innovative model allows patrons to “choose a focus” based on the museum’s encyclopedic permanent collections.