The Council of VMFA upcoming events

Museum History Tour #2 (Wednesday, July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

TOUR VMFA WITH MUSEUM HISTORY GUIDES AND LEARN ABOUT THE VMFA AND ITS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE!

VMFA - Atrium Niche opposite Coat Check

Wednesday July 8th, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This monthly Museum History Tour is offered to all new and existing Council members.

As the Council Museum History Guides walk you through the museum, you will hear facts and stories about the VMFA’s founding, buildings, grounds, and donors (past and present). We will share up to date information about upcoming gallery closures and plans for the building expansion.

The 50-60 minute tour is an exceptional opportunity to enhance your knowledge of VMFA and better help you assist and guide our VMFA visitors. After all, Council volunteers are the first and main contact with VMFA guests!

The tour is eligible for 1-hour of VicNet service time. Please don't forget to log your time after the tour.

Number of participants: 20

Fee: free of charge, Council members only.

Future summer tours will be organized on the second Wednesday of the month:

August 12, 2026. 11 am to noon

Note: If you have already taken this tour recently you do not need to repeat it.

Organized by Cheryl Ragsdale and Danna Johnson.

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For additional information, please contact:

Gail Bourner, Director of MEP, vmfacouncilmep@gmail.com

Private Tour of India's Great Mughals - 3 of 8 Sessions (Thursday, July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Private Tour of India's Great Mughals led by a Docent

VMFA - Special Exhibition Space

Thursday, July 9, 2026

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Would you enjoy a tour of India's Great Mughals: Art, Power and Opulence exhibit now on view at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts?

Cheryl Ragsdale is offering a private tour for Council members.

Immerse yourself in the golden age of the Mughal Empire. India's Great Mughals: Art, Power, and Opulence celebrates the glorious artistic achievements and grandeur of one of history's great empires.

India's Great Mughals includes 200 sumptuous objects—intricate paintings and manuscripts, lavish textiles, architectural elements, metalwork, furniture, arms and armor, dazzling precious stones, and more. Opulent works of art—many made in the imperial workshops—convey the power and tastes of the three most celebrated Mughal emperors: Akbar (r. 1556–1605), Jahangir (r. 1605–27), and Shah Jahan (r. 1628–58). From the tiniest jeweled objects to the monumental wonder of the Taj Mahal, this highly sophisticated and globally connected empire produced treasures of unparalleled splendor and magnificence.

Tours are limited to 12 and there is no charge.

Please meet 10 minutes before your tour at the Hirschler Flowers in the Atrium.

Please only sign up for one date as the tours will be the same on June 10th, June 12th, and July 22nd.

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For additional information, please contact:

Gail Bourner, Director of MEP, vmfacouncilmep@gmail.com

Private Tour of India's Great Mughals - 4 of 8 Sessions (Monday, July 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Private Tour of India's Great Mughals led by a Docent

VMFA - Special Exhibition Space

Monday, July 13, 2026

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Would you enjoy a tour of India's Great Mughals: Art, Power and Opulence exhibit now on view at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts?

Gerry Seeber is offering a private tour for Council members.

Tours are limited to 12 and there is no charge.

Please meet 10 minutes before your tour at the Hirschler Flowers in the Atrium.

Please only sign up for one date as the tours will be the same on June 10th, June 12th, and July 22nd.

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For additional information, please contact:

Gail Bourner, Director of MEP, vmfacouncilmep@gmail.com

Gala Topiary Workshop - FAF (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Learn to make a Topiary Centerpiece that will be used for the Fine Arts and Flowers Gala!

Wednesday July 15, 2026

Session 1 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Session 2 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Session 3 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please sign up for the Fine Arts & Flowers Topiary Workshop on July 15th from 10 am - 4 pm in the Pauley Center. Feel free to drop in for a few hours or stay the day.

Julia Carr and Jennifer Ford will demonstrate the process of crafting dazzling centerpieces with costume jewelry and moss-covered balls.

The committee needs more costume and “junk” jewelry to pull these off, and urges Council Members to drop off their no longer needed pieces at the Coat Check desk.

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For additional information, please contact:

Julia Carr or Jennifer Ford

Gala Topiary Workshop - FAF (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Learn to make a Topiary Centerpiece that will be used for the Fine Arts and Flowers Gala!

Wednesday July 15, 2026

Session 1 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Session 2 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Session 3 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please sign up for the Fine Arts & Flowers Topiary Workshop on July 15th from 10 am - 4 pm in the Pauley Center. Feel free to drop in for a few hours or stay the day.

Julia Carr and Jennifer Ford will demonstrate the process of crafting dazzling centerpieces with costume jewelry and moss-covered balls.

The committee needs more costume and “junk” jewelry to pull these off, and urges Council Members to drop off their no longer needed pieces at the Coat Check desk.

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For additional information, please contact:

Julia Carr or Jennifer Ford

Gala Topiary Workshop - FAF (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Learn to make a Topiary Centerpiece that will be used for the Fine Arts and Flowers Gala!

Wednesday July 15, 2026

Session 1 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Session 2 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Session 3 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please sign up for the Fine Arts & Flowers Topiary Workshop on July 15th from 10 am - 4 pm in the Pauley Center. Feel free to drop in for a few hours or stay the day.

Julia Carr and Jennifer Ford will demonstrate the process of crafting dazzling centerpieces with costume jewelry and moss-covered balls.

The committee needs more costume and “junk” jewelry to pull these off, and urges Council Members to drop off their no longer needed pieces at the Coat Check desk.

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For additional information, please contact:

Julia Carr or Jennifer Ford

Private Tour of India's Great Mughals - 5 of 8 Sessions (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Private Tour of India's Great Mughals led by a Docent

VMFA - Special Exhibition Space

Thursday, July 16, 2026

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Would you enjoy a tour of India's Great Mughals: Art, Power and Opulence exhibit now on view at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts?

Pam Tinsley is offering a private tour for Council members.

Tours are limited to 12 and there is no charge.

Please meet 10 minutes before your tour at the Hirschler Flowers in the Atrium.

Please only sign up for one date as the tours will be the same on June 10th, June 12th, and July 22nd.

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For additional information, please contact:

Gail Bourner, Director of MEP, vmfacouncilmep@gmail.com

Private Tour of India's Great Mughals - 6 of 8 Sessions (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Private Tour of India's Great Mughals led by a Docent

VMFA - Special Exhibition Space

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Would you enjoy a tour of India's Great Mughals: Art, Power and Opulence exhibit now on view at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts?

Janet Heltzel is offering a private tour for Council members.

Tours are limited to 12 and there is no charge.

Please meet 10 minutes before your tour at the Hirschler Flowers in the Atrium.

Please only sign up for one date as the tours will be the same on June 10th, June 12th, and July 22nd.

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For additional information, please contact:

Gail Bourner, Director of MEP, vmfacouncilmep@gmail.com