Registration Information
Summer Classes & Programs
Explore the Summer Classes & Programs BrochureRegistration for VMFA Members
To accommodate the high demand, members-only registration for the following categories will begin as noted. Not a member? Join today.
Studio School and Art History Classes (ages 16+)
Tue, Apr 8 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in person)
Teen and All Children’s Classes
Wed, Apr 9 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in person)
Registration for Nonmembers
Nonmember registration for all classes begins Wed, Apr 16 | 8 am (online or by phone) or 10 am (in person)
In need of assistance?
Visitor Services is available by phone 804.340.1405 starting at 8 am or in-person at the museum starting at 10 am on registration days.
Connect-a-Camp: For students enrolled in both morning and afternoon youth camps, this program provides supervised activities such as drawing in the galleries and playing games as well as supervision during lunch. Students are required to bring bagged lunches from home.
Class Schedule
[C26] Habitat Explorers
Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 1, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
ELIZABETH DALY
Ages 5–6 |Explore the cultural significance, wildlife, and ecosystems of United States National Parks right here in the museum! Visit the galleries to see park landscapes and animals, then create
your own multimedia artwork all about nature and furry friends in their happy habitats.
$160 (VMFA members $140)
[C28] Art in Motion
Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 1, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
ALEX PARRISH
Ages 5–6 | Mix movement and artmaking to discover new artistic possibilities! Engage in activities that get you moving and grooving with revolutionary painting techniques, fantastical dancing, and kinetic mobile construction. (NOTE: This camp is extra messy, so please wear old clothes and shoes.)
$160 (VMFA members $140)
[C31] Cultural Kaleidoscope
Mon–Fri, Aug 4–8, 9 am–noon | Art Education Center, Studio 2
ELIZABETH DALY
Ages 5–6 | Discover the vibrant traditions and significance of folk art from around the world! Make African American-inspired textiles, experiment with Indian Gond painting techniques, and craft colorful pieces inspired by the rich Mexican folk art that also influenced the work of artist Frida Kahlo.
$160 (VMFA members $140)
[C33] Gallery Games
Mon–Fri, Aug 4–8, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
KASSIDY STROSNIDER
Ages 5–6 | From museum scavenger hunts to “eye spy,” learn about art, history, and culture through interactive gallery experiences and exploratory studio art projects. Each day is a new adventure and opportunity to explore new materials and artmaking fun!
$160 (VMFA members $140)
[C38] Imagination Station
Mon–Fri, Aug 11–15, 1–4 pm | Art Education Center, Classroom
JAFFRAY WITHEROW
Ages 5–6 | Explore the outdoors and let your imagination run free! With a focus on bugs and insects, enjoy storytelling, movement exercises, music, field investigations, and, most of all, art making. Create work inspired by favorite tiny creatures using a variety of sculptural media including natural materials and air-dry clay.
$160 (VMFA members $140)