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.
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Fine Arts & Flowers at VMFA
August 14, 2012
Fine Arts & Flowers will return to the galleries of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Oct. 24-28. This fall’s exhibition will be the event’s 11th staging, combining painting, sculptures and other works of art in the museum’s permanent collection with unique interpretations in flowers and foliage.
First installation of the Chihuly exhibition
August 9, 2012
A team from Dale Chihuly’s Seattle studio is in Richmond this week to install “Red Reeds,” a sculpture 60 feet in length, in VMFA’s reflecting pool. The internationally renowned artist created 200 red glass reeds as part of this fall’s exhibition, Chihuly at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, opening October 20.
May 2012 Acquisitions
July 15, 2012
The following artworks were acquired in May 2012 by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. All works of art are purchased with private funds from dedicated endowments.
VMFA Restaurants Attract Food Enthusiasts
April 16, 2012
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ two restaurants are expanding food and wine offerings to Richmond’s ever-growing “foodie” scene. From engaging local purveyors to featuring local artisanal cheeses and spirits, VMFA is serving something new this spring.
75th Anniversary Gifts
April 4, 2012
More than two years ago, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Director Alex Nyerges proposed to his curatorial staff a special collection-building effort to mark the museum’s 75th anniversary year in 2011 – 75 gifts of art for 75 years of VMFA history. The goal was surpassed and the museum received 235 gifts throughout the year.
February 2012 Acquisitions
March 19, 2012
All works of art are purchased with private funds from dedicated endowments. After the board of trustees accepts the acquisitions, the art becomes the property of the Commonwealth of Virginia to protect, preserve and interpret.
A Creative Weekend Getaway in Richmond with a Gas Credit
March 15, 2012
It’s time for an art-filled creative adventure in an historic bed and breakfast to enjoy the art, history, shopping and culinary experiences of Richmond, Va. With this package you can “go green” and delight in the pleasure of a beautiful, pedestrian neighborhood by walking to museums, shops, entertainment and restaurants while enjoying the charm of historic architecture. As a special incentive, the Richmond B&Bs are offering a $20 credit per room to help cover gas expenses.
Rediscovered Artworks from the Barnett Aden Collection
March 13, 2012
Making History: Twentieth Century African American Art offers a fascinating glimpse at artistic production and patronage associated with the renowned Barnett Aden Gallery, operating in Washington, D.C., from 1943 to 1969.
Diana Al-Hadid: Trace of a Fictional Third
March 8, 2012
A single large sculpture by Diana Al-Hadid that interweaves landscape, architecture, and the human figure will occupy a room in the 21st Century gallery beginning March 10 until September 2.