What do more than half a million Virginians have in common? They have all enjoyed a VMFA art experience in their own communities — many of them miles from Richmond. The VMFA Art and Education Division provides educational exhibitions and programs to museums, arts centers, libraries, galleries, schools, colleges and universities, and retirement facilities throughout the Commonwealth.
Educator Programs
In every area across the state, VMFA offers both teacher workshops at a variety of grade levels and Art on the Spot Statewide, elementary level classroom adventures.
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Visual & Performing Arts
VMFA visual and performing arts programs are designed to stimulate greater community involvement in art education and to provide opportunities for individuals to work closely with noted professional artists.
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Speakers On The Arts
VMFA Speakers on the Arts lectures are an excellent complement to programming for VMFA Statewide Partners to introduce new areas of art and to enhance community events and celebrations.
Speakers & Topics
Educational Exhibitions for Loan
Educational portable exhibitions consist of reproductions of great art from the VMFA permanent collection, or panels of informative text with photo images, or framed posters.
Available Exhibitions
K-12 Educational Resources
Free online art education resources for educators, students, and families. Includes resources for your visit to the museum, in the classroom, hands-on activities and more.
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Films, Videos, and DVDs
Discover, explore, and experience the world of art through DVDs, videotapes, CD-ROMS, and films -- from 800 newer media sources to over 1,500 archived vintage resources.
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Visual Arts Fellowships
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship Program is a vital source of funding for the visual arts and art history in Virginia.
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Fellowship Exhibitions Program
The Virginia Museum of Fine Art’s Level 3 Statewide Partners have the unique opportunity to host exhibitions featuring recent recipients of a VMFA Visual Arts Fellowship.
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Technical Assistance
VMFA offers professional expertise to Partners in such areas as environmental control, physical security, educational programming, fundraising, and non-profit organization.
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