Open Studio Sundays

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Children at Open Studio

Join us as we encounter generational lessons from two sisters with remarkable stories to share from the perspective of the African American South. Through song, stories, and signed poetry, we will learn how women have made an impact on culture through practices passed down from family matriarchs.

Sun, Feb 2 | 1–4 pm | Performances at 2 and 3 pm
Art Education Center, performances in the Atrium
Free | Open to the public
No registration required

Schedule


Family Day | Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Brazil

Sat, Sep 14, 2024 | 11 am–3 pm
Museum-wide
Free; no tickets or registration required

Join us as we celebrate the art, culture, and traditions of Brazil! See engaging music presentations and dance performances by the Latin Ballet of Virginia and take part in collaborative community projects and hands-on art activities. Activities are recommended for children ages 3–12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages welcome.

Schedule of Events:
11 am–3 pm | Museum-wide | Art Activities
11 am–3 pm | Library | Reading Corner
11 am–3 pm | Sculpture Garden | Play & Construct: Architecture in Brazil
11 am–3 pm | Sculpture Garden | Create a Paper Lantern with 1708 Gallery
11 am–3 pm | Atrium | Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
11:30–noon | Atrium | Afro Brazilian Music with Ana De Souza and Tom Rohde
12:15–12:35 pm | Atrium | Dance Performances with the Latin Ballet of Virginia
12:30–2 pm | Sculpture Garden | Richmond Kickers Kickeroo Meet & Greet
1–1:30 pm | Atrium | Capoeira Presentations with Capoeira Barro Vermelho
1:45–2:05 pm | Atrium | Dance Performances with the Latin Ballet of Virginia

Family Days
This event is part of the Family Day event series hosted at VMFA three time a year. Bring the entire family and discover the richness of cultures from around the world, the science behind art making, and the stories of the artists and their art.

Generously sponsored by