The Council of VMFA upcoming events

Fashion Show Decoration Assembly - FAF (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Fashion Show Decoration Assembly (5 per session/4 sessions)

Assembly of decorations.
Crafting skills desirable.

September 2026 Lecture Luncheon (Monday, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Dr. Theresa Cunningham, Assistant Curator of European Art and the Mellon Collection will present “The Impressionist Revolution: Art that Changed Everything.”

Today paintings by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, and their colleagues are among the most familiar and beloved works of Western art. Yet, when these artists first exhibited publicly in the 1870s, they were met with shock and ridicule. Despite this harsh criticism, they persevered and ultimately set the course for subsequent generations of modern artists. This talk will reveal the radical origins of Impressionism and its enduring influence.

We hope you will join us for the VMFA Council's Fall Lecture Luncheon on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Schedule:

9:15 AM - 10 AM - Check In at entrance

9:30 AM - Guided tours (optional). Meet at 9:15 AM in the Atrium. Tours will leave promptly at 9:30 AM. Please attend if you sign up? Our docents work hard to prepare and their focused tours will add to your appreciation of Dr. Cunningham's lecture.

10:30 AM - Council Business Meeting and Lecture - Cheek Theater

12:00 PM - Luncheon - Marble Hall

This requires a specific registration and payment. Luncheon cost: $65.00. The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Any payments by check must be received by Wednesday, September 2, 2026. There will be no refunds after Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Menu options:

Salmon with lavender and honey roasted vegetable and herb fregula OR

Vegan/Gluten Free: Moroccan spice tofu tagine with dried fruits and cashew over rice

Dessert: Olive oil cake with lemon mascarpone cream and prosecco strawberries

If you would like to sit with friends at the luncheon, please send the names to Kathleen Murphy, klmmurphy@yahoo.com AND mep@vmfacouncil.org by Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Please verify that the members in your group have all registered for the luncheon, and send all names in the same message.

For additional information contact:

Gail Bourner, Director of Member Enrichment Programs, mep@vmfacouncil.org

Image: The Seine at Chatou, 1874, Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919), oil on canvas, 20 1/8 x 25 1/8 in. Dallas Museum of Art, The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection, 1985.R.62. Image courtesy Dallas Museum of Art.

Fashion Show Decoration Assembly - FAF (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Fashion Show Decoration Assembly (5 per session/4 sessions)

Assembly of decorations.
Crafting skills desirable.

Fashion Show Decoration Assembly - FAF (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Fashion Show Decoration Assembly (5 per session/4 sessions)

Assembly of decorations.
Crafting skills desirable.

Fashion Show Decoration Assembly - FAF (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Fashion Show Decoration Assembly (5 per session/4 sessions)

Assembly of decorations.
Crafting skills desirable.

Pedestal Signage Team - FAF (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Pedestal Signage Team (6 per session/2 sessions)

Place (Tuesday)/Replace (Thursday) exhibit identifications cards in Lucite holder on exhibit pedestals.
Team members will be supplied with a comprehensive gallery map of pedestal locations as well as names and photo of artwork.

Requires walking.

Designer Escorts - FAF (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Designer Escorts (16 per session/2 sessions)

Escort designer and push cart with designer supplies to design area in Atrium.
Bring Museum Compliance staff to designer table when design is finished to receive Passed Conformance Card.
Bring designer to Logistics Check out table.
Bring designer from Atrium to assigned pedestal in Gallery.

Involves moderate lifting and standing/walking for long periods.

Designer Helpers - FAF (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Designer Helpers (5 per session/2 sessions)

Help Designer and Designer Escort find a clean open space at worktable.
Retrieve designer’s flowers from Library Alcove in Atrium.
Watch over buckets at worktable.
Check if designer needs tropical flowers. If so, request Tropical Flower runner.
Remove bucket from worktable when design is finished and take to Education Studio 2 or Flower Management Room.
Clean design area in preparation for next designer.

Involves moderate lifting and standing/walking for long periods.

Flower Minders - FAF (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Flower Minders (2 per session/2 sessions)

Organize buckets by Label Color and then numeric order.
Distribute Buckets from Library Alcove in Atrium to Designer Helpers.
Watch over buckets in Library Alcove in Atrium.

Involves moderate lifting.

Watering Team Escorts - FAF (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Watering Team Escorts (5 per session/6 sessions)

Meet designer at appropriate pedestal. (Wednesday only)
Push carts for Watering Team to pedestals. (Wednesday - Sunday)
Request replacement flowers from Flower Management Room (Founders Room) at the request of the Watering Team. (Thursday - Sunday)
Involves walking/standing for long periods.

Designer Escorts - FAF (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Designer Escorts (16 per session/2 sessions)

Escort designer and push cart with designer supplies to design area in Atrium.
Bring Museum Compliance staff to designer table when design is finished to receive Passed Conformance Card.
Bring designer to Logistics Check out table.
Bring designer from Atrium to assigned pedestal in Gallery.

Involves moderate lifting and standing/walking for long periods.

Designer Helpers - FAF (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Designer Helpers (5 per session/2 sessions)

Help Designer and Designer Escort find a clean open space at worktable.
Retrieve designer’s flowers from Library Alcove in Atrium.
Watch over buckets at worktable.
Check if designer needs tropical flowers. If so, request Tropical Flower runner.
Remove bucket from worktable when design is finished and take to Education Studio 2 or Flower Management Room.
Clean design area in preparation for next designer.

Involves moderate lifting and standing/walking for long periods.

Flower Minders - FAF (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Flower Minders (2 per session/2 sessions)

Organize buckets by Label Color and then numeric order.
Distribute Buckets from Library Alcove in Atrium to Designer Helpers.
Watch over buckets in Library Alcove in Atrium.

Involves moderate lifting.

Watering Team Escorts - FAF (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Watering Team Escorts (5 per session/6 sessions)

Meet designer at appropriate pedestal. (Wednesday only)
Push carts for Watering Team to pedestals. (Wednesday - Sunday)
Request replacement flowers from Flower Management Room (Founders Room) at the request of the Watering Team. (Thursday - Sunday)
Involves walking/standing for long periods.

Gala Wayfinders/Ushers - FAF (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Gala Wayfinders/Ushers (15 total over 2 sessions)

Give information to Gala-goers and encourage mingling among Amuse, Best Café and Atrium.

Female volunteers should wear a black dress (vintage early 60's, if possible)' and male volunteers should wear a white shirt with bow tie and black pants.

Gala Wayfinders/Ushers - FAF (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:15:00 GMT

Gala Wayfinders/Ushers (15 total over 2 sessions)

Give information to Gala-goers and encourage mingling among Amuse, Best Café and Atrium.

Female volunteers should wear a black dress (vintage early 60's, if possible)' and male volunteers should wear a white shirt with bow tie and black pants.

Pedestal Signage Team - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Pedestal Signage Team (6 per session/2 sessions)

Place (Tuesday)/Replace (Thursday) exhibit identifications cards in Lucite holder on exhibit pedestals.
Team members will be supplied with a comprehensive gallery map of pedestal locations as well as names and photo of artwork.

Requires walking.

Watering Team Escorts - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Watering Team Escorts (5 per session/6 sessions)

Meet designer at appropriate pedestal. (Wednesday only)
Push carts for Watering Team to pedestals. (Wednesday - Sunday)
Request replacement flowers from Flower Management Room (Founders Room) at the request of the Watering Team. (Thursday - Sunday)
Involves walking/standing for long periods.

Flower Runners - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Flower Runners (3 - 4 per session/4 sessions)

Take requested flowers (by Watering Team to Flower Management Room Identifiers) to the requested Watering Team location.

Involves brisk walking.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Opportunity Ticket Sales - Lecture Assistants - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Opportunity Ticket Sales - Lecture Assistants

(4 volunteers per session/ 2 sessions)

Sell tickets in auditorium.
Bring microphone to public in case of questions.

Opportunity Ticket Sales Assistants - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Opportunity Ticket Sales Assistants

(2 volunteers per session/ 2 sessions)

Sell tickets for credit card holders at book signing table.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Workshop Assistant- FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Workshop Assistant (1 per session/5 sessions)

Prepare for workshops.
Check tickets.
Clean up.

Richmond is Blooming Cocktail Party Street Guides - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Richmond is Blooming Cocktail Party Street Guides (2 volunteers total)

Direct guests from Sheppard Street drop off to entrance or ramp.

Requires prolonged standing.

*This is an invitation only event, so no tickets are available for purchase.

Richmond is Blooming Cocktail Party Pedestrian Guides - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Richmond is Blooming Cocktail Party Pedestrian Guides (3 volunteers total)

Greet and guide guests from parking to Pauley Center/ Sheppard Street parking exit (one at both parking exits).
Guide guests from parking exit to entrance Pauley Center (one volunteer outside in Sculpture Garden).

Requires prolonged standing.

*This is an invitation only event, so no tickets are available for purchase.

Richmond is Blooming Cocktail Party Ushers - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Richmond is Blooming Cocktail Party Ushers (2 volunteers total)

Check in guests and usher into Floris.

*This is an invitation only event, so no tickets are available for purchase.

Richmond is Blooming Cocktail Party Coat Check - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Richmond is Blooming Cocktail Party Coat Check (2 volunteers total)

Check in/out guests' belongings.

*This is an invitation only event, so no tickets are available for purchase.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Watering Team Escorts - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Watering Team Escorts (5 per session/6 sessions)

Meet designer at appropriate pedestal. (Wednesday only)
Push carts for Watering Team to pedestals. (Wednesday - Sunday)
Request replacement flowers from Flower Management Room (Founders Room) at the request of the Watering Team. (Thursday - Sunday)
Involves walking/standing for long periods.

Flower Runners - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Flower Runners (3 - 4 per session/4 sessions)

Take requested flowers (by Watering Team to Flower Management Room Identifiers) to the requested Watering Team location.

Involves brisk walking.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Opportunity Ticket Sales - Lecture Assistants - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Opportunity Ticket Sales - Lecture Assistants

(4 volunteers per session/ 2 sessions)

Sell tickets in auditorium.
Bring microphone to public in case of questions.

Opportunity Ticket Sales Assistants - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Opportunity Ticket Sales Assistants

(2 volunteers per session/ 2 sessions)

Sell tickets for credit card holders at book signing table.

Fashion Show Exterior Decoration Installation - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Fashion Show Exterior Decoration Installation (4 per session/ 2 sessions)

Install exterior decorations.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Fashion Show Exterior Decoration Installation - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Fashion Show Exterior Decoration Installation (4 per session/ 2 sessions)

Install exterior decorations.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Fashion Show Interior Decoration Installation - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Fashion Show Interior Decoration Installation (16 volunteers total)

Install interior decorations.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Workshop Assistant- FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Workshop Assistant (1 per session/5 sessions)

Prepare for workshops.
Check tickets.
Clean up.

Fashion Show Guides - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Fashion Show Guides (15 volunteers total)

Greet and guide guests from parking to Pauley Center exit.
Guide guests from parking exit to Pauley's Sheppard Street entrance.
Guide guests entering Pauley Center's East entrance (campus side) into building.

Requires prolonged standing.

Fashion Show Ushers - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Fashion Show Ushers (9 volunteers total)

Check in of guests and usher into tent.

Requires standing for long periods.

Fashion Show Coat Check - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Fashion Show Coat Check (2 volunteers total)

Check in/out guests' belongings.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Fashion Show Decoration Removal - FAF (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Fashion Show Decoration Removal (12 volunteers total)

Remove decorations.

Watering Team Escorts - FAF (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Watering Team Escorts (5 per session/6 sessions)

Meet designer at appropriate pedestal. (Wednesday only)
Push carts for Watering Team to pedestals. (Wednesday - Sunday)
Request replacement flowers from Flower Management Room (Founders Room) at the request of the Watering Team. (Thursday - Sunday)
Involves walking/standing for long periods.

Flower Runners - FAF (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Flower Runners (3 - 4 per session/4 sessions)

Take requested flowers (by Watering Team to Flower Management Room Identifiers) to the requested Watering Team location.

Involves brisk walking.

Children's Garden - FAF (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Children's Garden (10 volunteers per session/2 sessions)

Set up and clean up.
Work with children in art and sensory activities, read stories and play.
Activities will be planned and prepared in advance.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Workshop Assistant- FAF (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Workshop Assistant (1 per session/5 sessions)

Prepare for workshops.
Check tickets.
Clean up.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Children's Garden - FAF (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Children's Garden (10 volunteers per session/2 sessions)

Set up and clean up.
Work with children in art and sensory activities, read stories and play.
Activities will be planned and prepared in advance.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Workshop Assistant- FAF (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Workshop Assistant (1 per session/5 sessions)

Prepare for workshops.
Check tickets.
Clean up.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Watering Team Escorts - FAF (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Watering Team Escorts (5 per session/6 sessions)

Meet designer at appropriate pedestal. (Wednesday only)
Push carts for Watering Team to pedestals. (Wednesday - Sunday)
Request replacement flowers from Flower Management Room (Founders Room) at the request of the Watering Team. (Thursday - Sunday)
Involves walking/standing for long periods.

Flower Runners - FAF (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Flower Runners (3 - 4 per session/4 sessions)

Take requested flowers (by Watering Team to Flower Management Room Identifiers) to the requested Watering Team location.

Involves brisk walking.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Champagne and Pearls Brunch Check In Assistant - FAF (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Champagne and Pearls Brunch Check-In Assistant (2 volunteers total)

Check tickets of attendees.

Champagne and Pearls Brunch Ushers - FAF (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Champagne and Pearls Brunch Ushers (3 volunteers total)

Guide attendees to their tables.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Workshop Assistant- FAF (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Workshop Assistant (1 per session/5 sessions)

Prepare for workshops.
Check tickets.
Clean up.

Info Desk/Wayfinders - FAF (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Info Desk/Wayfinders (108 total over 19 sessions)

Give information to visitors.

Involves walking/standing.

Removal Team - FAF (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Removal Team (22 volunteers total)

Remove assigned designs from pedestal to cart.
Remove Label from Lucite holder on pedestal and place in design.
Transport design or designs to Atrium.
Place designs in numerical order as indicated by signs on tables in Atrium.
Transport design to awaiting vehicle of designer.
Help designer to load in designer’s vehicle.

Involves moderate lifting and standing/walking for long periods.

Clean Up Team - FAF (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Clean Up Team (4 volunteers total)

Clean up flower management room.
Empty and remove buckets.
Return carts to owners.

Requires moderate lifting and walking.