Empty Air: The Art of Maggie Connolly

The Art of Advertisement: Art Nouveau Posters of the Late 19th Century

This selection from the VMFA’s collection of Art Nouveau posters highlights the late 19th-century design style, which emphasized beauty in natural forms and movement and was often expressed through flowing, stylized lines and flourishing patterns. The French, Belgian, Viennese, Italian, and American posters on view include works designed by Jules Chéret, Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, Manual Orazi, Josef ...

Benjamin Wigfall & Printmaking in Virginia

Explore the life and legacy of Virginia native Benjamin Wigfall (1930–2017), an artist, professor, and community organizer who pushed the boundaries of traditional printmaking techniques. Learn about his early years in Richmond, where he grew up, before he attended Hampton Institute (now University) where he returned to teach until the early 1960s. Through nearly twenty prints by Wigfall and related ...

The Virginia Highlands Festival: Celebrating 75 Years of Appalachia

75 years ago, Robert Porterfield began a cultural experience unparalleled to our region. The Virginia Highlands Festival has continued to grow in size and scope to become a destination for tourists and a beloved regional cultural resource for the arts, history and culture of Southwest Virginia.   “The ...

Flack Attack: The Appalachian Battery

This solo exhibition features the work of famed Johnson City, TN, artist, Jason “Jay” Flack. Jay’s work is characterized by his bold use of color, illustrative designs, and expressionist energy. Jay Flack is an urban folk painter, motivational speaker, and an educator who is committed to bringing communities together through the power of art and story sharing. This ...