Gallery Programs

Tue, Jan 7, 2025 | 11–11:30 am
Free; no tickets or registration required.
Meet at Visitor Services

Join us on January 7 for a discussion of Hubert Robert’s 1773 painting The Finding of the Laocoön, its reinstallation in the European galleries, and its connection to other works in the permanent collection. This fascinating talk will be led by Dr. Sylvain Cordier, VMFA’s Paul Mellon Curator and Head of the Department of European Art.

Thu, Jan 9, 2025
Free; Zoom registration required.
Virtual Program

Join us on January 9 for a discussion of Hubert Robert’s 1773 painting The Finding of the Laocoön, its reinstallation in the European galleries, and its connection to other works in the permanent collection. This fascinating talk will be led by Dr. Sylvain Cordier, VMFA’s Paul Mellon Curator and Head of the Department of European Art.

Wed, Feb 19, 2025
11–11:45 am
Meet at Visitor Services

Join Dr. Leo Mazow, VMFA's Louise B. and J. Harwood Cochrane Curator of American Art, in honoring Black History Month by exploring VMFA's American art galleries. This program includes a closer look at a recently acquired sculpture by the Chippewa and African American artist Edmonia Lewis.

Thu, Feb 20, 2025
5:30–7:30 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Literature and fine art come together at VMFA's African American Read In. See and hear notable figures from the greater Richmond community deliver prose and poetry readings throughout the galleries. This powerful display of storytelling pairs evocative and powerful works by African American artists and authors. 

The National African American Read-In is sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English and endorsed by the International Literacy Association.