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
3 in 30: Frida in Context — The Cultural Milieu of Frida Kahlo | In-person
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
11–11:30 am
Free; no tickets or registration required
Meet at Visitor Services
Join Dr. Sarah Powers, exhibition curator of Frida: Beyond the Myth, and explore the artistic circle of and cultural influences on Frida Kahlo by examining three works in VMFA's permanent collection.
IMAGE: Virgin of Guadalupe (detail), mid 18th century, Luis Berrueco (Mexican, active 1700–1750), oil on canvas. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Arthur and Margaret Glasgow Endowment, 2015.270
3 in 30: Frida in Context — The Cultural Milieu of Frida Kahlo | Virtual
Thursday, August 14, 2025
11–11:30 am
Free; registration via Zoom required
Join Dr. Sarah Powers, exhibition curator of Frida: Beyond the Myth, and explore the artistic circle of and cultural influences on Frida Kahlo by examining three works in VMFA's permanent collection.
IMAGE: Virgin of Guadalupe (detail), mid 18th century, Luis Berrueco (Mexican, active 1700–1750), oil on canvas. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Arthur and Margaret Glasgow Endowment, 2015.270
View previous virtual programs on YouTube.