Performing Arts

Registration Information

Summer 2024 Classes & Programs

Registration for VMFA Members & Non-members is currently underway online, by phone, and in person.

Explore the Summer 2024 Classes & Programs Brochure

Fall 2024 Classes & Programs

Registration for VMFA Members

To accommodate the high demand, members-only registration for the following categories will begin as noted:

Studio School and Art History Classes (ages 16+)

Tue, Aug 6 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in person)

Teen and All Children’s Classes

Wed, Aug 7 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in person)

VMFA members have the first chance to register for classes. Not a member? Join today.

Registration for Nonmembers

Nonmember registration for all classes begins Tue, Aug 13 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in person)

Explore the Fall 2024 Classes & Programs Brochure

In need of assistance?

Visitor Services is available by phone 804.340.1405 starting at 8 am or in-person at the museum starting at 10 am on registration days.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café:


Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Eric Byrd Trio

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Maryland-based pianist and vocalist Eric Byrd has traveled the world with his trio as “ambassadors of jazz.” His music is rooted in swing and bebop, with elements of gospel and blues. Byrd's latest release, “Twenty,” won the Washington Area Music Award for Jazz Recording of the Year. The trio features Byrd on piano and vocals, Will Hazelhurst on bass, and RVA’s own Kevin Gaines on drums.
 
 


Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Counterpoint featuring Wayne "Big Patt" Patterson

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Veteran keyboardist Wayne “Big Patt” Patterson returns to Jazz Café with a brand-new bag of contemporary jazz, classic R&B, and soul—just the way you like it.


Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Ronaldo Jordan

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Trumpeter Rolando Jordan is a veteran of the RVA jazz scene. His sound is Kansas City-style jazz and blues mixed with plenty of contemporary swinging for your dancing pleasure. 
Featuring Bruce Sullivan on keyboard, David Drew on bass, Ronnie Thomas on drums, and Dan Leon on sax. As a special guest for the first set, the legendary Ralph "Doc" Branch will join in on baritone sax!


After 5 Fridays:


After 5 Fridays | Summer Breeze

Friday, June 27, 2025
5:30–8:30 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden

DJ Nobe will be on the spin on the Pauley Center patio, so join us in the Sculpture Garden and come ready to dance. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks available for purchase in the Best Café. In case of inclement weather, we'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium.


After 5 Fridays | Summer Breeze

Friday, July 25, 2025
5:30–8:30 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden

Leon City Sounds will be on the spin at the Pauley Patio in the Robins Sculpture Garden. (If it rains, we'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium.) Come ready to dance and be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase.


After 5 Fridays | Summer Breeze

Friday, August 22, 2025
5:30–8:30 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden

Don't miss DJ Rayvon on the spin on the Pauley Patio in the Sculpture Garden. (If it rains, no worries: We'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium!) Come ready to dance and be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase.


After 5 Fridays | Summer Breeze

Friday, September 26
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden 

The Salsa Guy is back on the spin in the Sculpture Garden's Pauley Patio. (If it rains, we'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium.) Come ready to dance and be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase.


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