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.
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Special Exhibitions and Gallery Installations 2012
March 7, 2012
With an exciting lineup of special exhibitions, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts brings the world to Richmond in the form of great art representing the span of world cultures. VMFA is internationally recognized for its ambitious special exhibitions drawn from the world’s finest public and private art collections, as well as the museum’s permanent collection.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Named Travel Attraction of the Year by Southeast Tourism Society
December 1, 2011
During its recent Shining Example Awards ceremony, the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) named the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) the 2011 Travel Attraction of the Year. This marks the first time this prestigious award has been given to a museum and the third consecutive year the Richmond Region has received a Shining Example Award.
November 2011 Acquisitions
November 30, 2011
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a state agency and a model public/private partnership. All works of art are purchased with private funds from dedicated endowments.
September 2011 Acquisitions
September 27, 2011
After the board of trustees accepts the acquisitions, the art becomes the property of the Commonwealth of Virginia to protect, preserve and interpret.
VMFA, VCU and 13 Charities to Receive $123 Million Bequest
August 25, 2011
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) jointly announced today the largest-ever cash gifts to both organizations totaling $115 million. The record gifts will help acquire additional works of art and support medical research. Thirteen additional charitable organizations will receive the remaining $10 million.
VMFA Welcomes New Deputy Director for Advancement
July 19, 2011
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts announced today the appointment of Linda Lipscomb as the new deputy director for advancement beginning September 1, 2011.
Picasso Exhibition Generated Nearly $30 Million for Virginia
July 7, 2011
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ landmark exhibition Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée Picasso, Paris brought more than just visitors to the Commonwealth. The exhibition brought $26.6 million to the Richmond region and a further $2.3 million across Virginia, totaling nearly $30 million.
May 2011 Acquisitions
May 30, 2011
After the board of trustees accepts the acquisitions, the art becomes the property of the Commonwealth of Virginia to protect, preserve and interpret.
The Mummy Returns
May 25, 2011
As part of the Egyptian Gallery’s reinstallation, the Virginia Musem of Fine Arts’ 4000-year-old mummy, Tjeby, “the Count and Sealbearer to the King,” is back on view.