RICHMOND, VA.- Governor Bob McDonnell today signed an historic cultural exchange agreement to bring “Treasures from the Forbidden City,” a showcase of approximately 200 objects from Beijing’s Palace Museum to Virginia in the summer of 2014. Th…
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to Be First Museum to Exhibit Collection in Palace Museum
RICHMOND, VA.- Governor Bob McDonnell today signed an historic cultural exchange agreement to bring “Treasures from the Forbidden City,” a showcase of approximately 200 objects from Beijing’s Palace Museum to Virginia in the summer of 20…
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Names Frank Raysor "Collector of the Year"
RICHMOND, VA.- The Virginia Museum of Fine Art’s Collectors’ Circle named Richmond-raised Frank Raysor “Collector of the Year” at a gala last weekend. During the evening’s celebration, VMFA Director Alex Nyerges announced Rayso…
Classical Art Returns to VMFA: Expanded Gallery Reopens with a New Installation
RICHMOND, VA.- After being off view for more than five years, the Virginia Museum of Fine Art’s Classical Art gallery has reopened to the public in an expanded space with an all-new installation. “It is incredibly exciting to see this gallery…
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Returns Kingfisher Fort Headdress to Native Tribe
RICHMOND, VA.- The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts returned a Kingfisher Fort Headdress (late 19th – early 20th century) to the Lúkaaxh.ádi clan of the Tlingit tribe of Alaska in March. This was the first repatriation of a Native American object …
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Awards 43 Fellowships to Virginia Students and Artists
RICHMOND, VA.- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts awarded 43 fellowships to Virginia art students and professional artists in 2011-12 for a total of $258,000. During the VMFA Fellowship Program’s 71 years, the museum has awarded more than $4.4 million a…
"Picasso: Masterpieces From the Musée National Picasso" Opens at Seattle Art Museum
SEATTLE (AP).- A traveling exhibition of essential works from Pablo Picasso’s personal collection is making its U.S. debut this week. “Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris” will include paintings, drawings, sculptures and etchin…
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to be Open 365 Days a Year
RICHMOND, VA.- In keeping with its goal to be accessible to all visitors, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) announces plans to be open 365 days a year. In addition, VMFA is expanding its evening hours. Starting in July, the museum will be open u…