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: Willie Anne Wright’s Language of Flowers | In-person
Tue, Jan 2, 2024 | 11–11:30 am
Meet at Visitor Services
Throughout Willie Anne Wright's career, flowers have appeared repeatedly as a motif in her artwork. In a tour inspired by the era of the Victorian language of flowers and led by VMFA’s Madeleine Dugan, explore how Wright has created her own modern language of flowers in her paintings and photographs.
Free, no registration required.
3 in 30: Willie Anne Wright’s Language of Flowers | Virtual
Thu, Jan 4, 2024 | 11–11:30 am
Virtual; registration via Zoom required
Throughout Willie Anne Wright's career, flowers have appeared repeatedly as a motif in her artwork. In a tour inspired by the era of the Victorian language of flowers and led by VMFA’s Madeleine Dugan, explore how Wright has created her own modern language of flowers in her paintings and photographs.
3 in 30: Willie Anne Wright: What Inspires an Artist | In-person
Tue, Mar 5, 2024 | 11–11:30 am
In-person Gallery Program
In this 3 in 30 presentation, Mary Holland, director of VMFA's Studio School and a professional artist, will examine the inspiration for three of Willie Anne Wright's photographic artworks.
Free; no registration required.
3 in 30: Willie Anne Wright: What Inspires an Artist | Virtual
Thu, Mar 7, 2024 | 11–11:30 am
Virtual; registration via Zoom required
In this 3 in 30 presentation, Mary Holland, director of VMFA's Studio School and a professional artist, will examine the inspiration for three of Willie Anne Wright's photographic artworks.
View previous virtual programs on YouTube.