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You won’t find a more enlightening — and inspirational — environment than the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts! From gallery talks and tours to art classes, seminars, teacher programs, and family fun, the museum offers a variety of learning experiences for every age and every interest.

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VMFA Members enjoy discounts on many of our classes and programs. Click here for more information.

Open Studio

Open Studio Sunday

Sun, May 7, 2023 | noon–3 pm
WestRock Art Education Center| Free

For all ages; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Make Open Studio Sundays a part of your family’s monthly routine! Visit the Art Education Center anytime between noon and 3 pm to participate in an art activity inspired by an object from the VMFA collection. A new art activity, led by VMFA Youth Studio Staff and volunteers, is offered every month. Select months will feature additional activities and events.

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Family Events

Celebrate African & African American Art: Art + Community

Sat, Jun 17, 2023 | 10 am–1pm
Museum-wide and Sculpture Garden

Celebrate art and community as VMFA opens two exhibitions—Whitfield Lovell: Passages and Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village! Admission to both exhibitions will be free the entire day on June 17, no tickets or reservations required. Explore the galleries, enjoy engaging performances, create art, participate in collaborative projects, and learn about artistic processes through incredible demonstrations. All ages are welcome!

At a Glance: Performances, Workshops, and Artist Demonstrations
Additional Presentation details listed below
Theater opens for seating at 10:15 am.

Event schedule and performers subject to change

10 am–1 pm | Reynolds Lecture Hall - Video Showcase
10 am–1 pm | VMFA Entrance - Studio Two Three Printing Workshop
10 am–1 pm | Marble Hall - Art Activities
10 am–1 pm | Studio 1, Art Ed Center - Artist Demos with Sam Page
10 am–1 pm | Library - Community Art Project: Celebrate your voice
10 am–noon | Studio 2, Art Ed Center - Communal Quilt Project with Steve Prince
10:30 am-11:30 am | Atrium - DJ Mikemetic
10:30 am–11 am | Leslie Cheek Theater - Elegba Folklore Society
11:15 am–11:45 am | Leslie Cheek Theater - Claves Unidos Dance Company
11:45 am–12:15 pm | Atrium - Dance Workshop with Studio 4 Dance
Noon–12:45 pm | Studio 2, Art Ed Center - Assembly of Communal Quilt Project with Steve Prince
12:15 pm–1 pm | Atrium - DJ Mikemetic
12:45 pm–1 pm | Atrium - Showcase of Communal Quilt Project with Steve Prince

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