Social

Friday, June 27, 2025
5:30–8:30 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden

DJ Nobe will be on the spin on the Pauley Center patio, so join us in the Sculpture Garden and come ready to dance. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks available for purchase in the Best Café. In case of inclement weather, we'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium.

Saturday, July 12, 2025
7–11 pm
Museum-wide
$60 (VMFA Members $50)
Must be 21 or older to purchase tickets.

Have free run of the museum—after hours—at this artful celebration of Frida Kahlo, one of the most beloved artists of the 20th century.

For one night only, make the museum your nightclub at this party featuring:
• The host with the most, Kelli Lemon, and DJ Lonnie B
• Live music from Sounds Funny Band featuring Micah "Bam-Bamm" White
• Latin rhythms courtesy of guest vocalist Friday Love
• Salsa dancers to help you dance the night away
• After-hours access to the entire museum—including the special exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth
• Enjoy art from around the globe, selfie stations and other entertainment, and more. Art After Hours is one of Richmond's favorite events—find out why.

Your Art After Hours ticket includes:
• Access to the special exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth—plus optional guided tours
• Live music, dancing, and other entertainment
• Light fare and a drink ticket (check out our margarita!)
• An exclusive opportunity to purchase a discounted VMFA membership

To enhance your experience, join us in the museum’s private Claiborne Robertson Room. Get details.

Saturday, July 12, 2025
7–11 pm
$175 per pair ($160 for VMFA members) 
Save $25 when you buy two pairs. (Maximum of four guests per table.)

Enhance your experience with this special package as you enjoy free run of the museum—after hours—including the special exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth.

This special package offers all of Art After Hours fun (details below), PLUS a jazz-lounge vibe upstairs in the Claiborne Robertson Room featuring:
• Reserved seating
• Access to the venue’s private terrace (weather permitting)
• A Latin-style jazz trio
• An exclusive discussion and talk-back with Dr. Sarah Powers, VMFA’s Exhibition Curator for Frida: Beyond the Myth
• A carafe of sangria or margarita for each pair (or a second drink ticket for each)

Throughout the museum, you can also enjoy the rest of the Art After Hours experience, including:
• The host with the most, Kelli Lemon, and DJ Lonnie B
• Live music from Sounds Funny Band featuring Micah "Bam-Bamm" White
• Latin rhythms courtesy of guest vocalist Friday Love
• Salsa dancers to help you dance the night away
• After-hours access to the entire museum—including the special exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth
• An exclusive opportunity to purchase a discounted VMFA membership

Art After Hours is one of Richmond's favorite events—find out why.

Act now! This event sells out quickly.

Return to Art After Hours General Admission

Friday, July 25, 2025
5:30–8:30 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden

Leon City Sounds will be on the spin at the Pauley Patio in the Robins Sculpture Garden. (If it rains, we'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium.) Come ready to dance and be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase.

Friday, August 22, 2025
5:30–8:30 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden

Don't miss DJ Rayvon on the spin on the Pauley Patio in the Sculpture Garden. (If it rains, no worries: We'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium!) Come ready to dance and be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase.

Friday, September 26
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden 

The Salsa Guy is back on the spin in the Sculpture Garden's Pauley Patio. (If it rains, we'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium.) Come ready to dance and be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase.