Explore three art objects in 30 minutes. VMFA’s “3 in 30” programs are offered on the first Tuesday (in-person) and Thursday (virtually) of every month*. Curators and educators discuss works in the permanent collection and in special exhibitions, considering different themes found across the collection, artistic movements, or a single artist’s body of work. “3 in 30 PLUS” is an expanded version of this program where two speakers come together to present a program that is one-hour long. The “3 in 30” programs are free and open to the public.
*Exceptions to this schedule may occur if a holiday falls on the first Tuesday of the month. Please check the website in advance.
Upcoming Programs
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3 in 30 | A Horse of Course: From George Stubbs to Edgar Degas (Virtual)
Thursday, June 5, 2025
11–11:30 am
Free; registration via Zoom required
Virtual
IFrom English artist George Stubbs to French artist Edgar Degas, equine art forms a centerpiece of the Paul Mellon Collections. Join Jeffrey Allison, Director of Statewide Programs and Exhibitions and Paul Mellon Collection Educator, to explore the deep connection between humans and horses depicted in paintings and sculptures.
IMAGE CREDIT: Shark with his Trainer Price, dated 1775, painted ca. 1794, George Stubbs (English, 1724–1806), oil on canvas. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Paul Mellon Collection, 99.94
View previous virtual programs on YouTube.