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Art Museums and Galleries in Richmond
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts houses a remarkable permanent collection of more than twenty thousand works of art from almost every major world culture.
Especially noteworthy are the museum’s collections of Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modern and Contemporary American art donated by Sydney and Frances Lewis; French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art and British sporting art given by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon; American art acquired through the J. Harwood and Louise B. Cochrane Fund; The Lillian Thomas Pratt Collection of Fabergé jeweled objects; and The Jerome and Rita Gans Collection of English Silver. The museum’s holdings of South Asian, Himalayan, and African art are among the finest in the nation.
1708 Gallery: 1708 Gallery is a non-profit exhibition and performance space committed to expanding the understanding appreciation of contemporary art. Founded in 1978, the gallery strives to give public exposure and opportunity to emerging and established artists. By showing art that questions, challenges and redefines the social and aesthetic boundaries of the visual arts, 1708 offers an opportunity for the public to investigate and discover the most recent developments in contemporary art.
Through diverse exhibitions, educational programs and services for the community, the gallery provides a forum for dialogue that contributes to the development of culture.
Chasen Galleries: Chasen Galleries of Fine Art and Glass of Richmond offers a comprehensive selection of the finest international artwork available. Included in their collection are original paintings, limited edition prints, sculpture and fine art glass.
Visual Arts Center of Richmond: The Visual Arts Center of Richmond engages the community in the creative process through the visual arts.
They believe there is a creative spirit in all of us that nourishes our humanity and enriches our society. They foster a creative culture that encourages people of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels to explore, participate and experiment in the visual arts.
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