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 | Marsha Meekins & Company Jazz Band

Wed, Jan 29, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Enjoy melodic, swinging flute interpretations of jazz standards and contemporary favorites presented by Marsha Meekins, who is well known throughout the area and Maryland for her classy, entertaining style. Meekins has been a perennial favorite at Jazz Café and we're happy to welcome her back. Featuring Marsha Meekins on flute and background vocals, Dr. Weldon Hill on keyboard, Matthew Steele on bass, Ronnie Thomas on drums, and Victor Nelson on vocals.


Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Tina Hashemi Quartet

Wed, Feb 5, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Charlottesville-based jazz singer Tina Hashemi brings a sweet sensibility to jazz standards and the Great American Songbook. Her pure, unaffected tone, sense of swing, and creativity as an improviser have made her a favorite with some of the most respected musicians in the Virginia and D.C. area. Come find out why at Jazz Café.


Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Bobby Blackhat

Wed, Feb 12, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

 

Recording artist, vocalist, and harmonica player Bobby BlackHat blends the influences of Chicago, Memphis, Piedmont, and Delta-style blues along with a little gospel to create a toe-tappin,' finger-poppin,' hip-shakin' blues experience. Blackhat is a songwriter, actor, and comedian who knows how to entertain. As they say, "You never know what's going to happen at a Bobby Blackhat show!" Come find out at Jazz Café!


Dominion Energy Jazz Café | WSB3

Wed, Feb 19, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

WSB3 is an organ-styled trio featuring classics from Larry Young, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Smith, John Scofield, Duke Ellington, Keith Jarrett, plus their own originals and more. Guitarist John Bradberry, keyboardist Ben White and drummer Kelli Strawbridge will be on hand to bring the heat.


Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Jon Greenberg's Jazz Warriors

Wed, Feb 26, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

The Jazz Warriors are here to get us ready for Fat Tuesday with a pre-Mardi Gras celebration, so Laissez les bon temps rouler! ("Let the Good Times Roll!). The vibe will be extra festive as we celebrate the birthday of iconic reedman James Moody, known for his catch phrase, “There I go, there I go, there I go!” Don't miss this fun night featuring Jon Greenberg on trumpet, Eric Lyttle on piano, Todd Woodson on drums, and Jonathan Wheelock on bass.


After 5 Fridays:


After 5 Fridays | First Friday: Tiara & Andrew

Fri, Feb 7, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

 
We're so excited to welcome you to the first First Friday of 2025! VMFA is thrilled to bring back the alternative folk-pop stylings of Tiara & Andrew! Envelope yourself in their ethereal sound, whose cinematic atmosphere will take you to another plane. 
 


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