Thanks to all who attended the Fall meeting of the ARLIS/ DC-MD-VA chapter on November 5, 2010. We are especially grateful to our hosts Suzanne Freeman and Lee Viverette at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond.
Our packed day began with a tour of the VMFA’s recently renovated building, followed by curator-led tours of the American, Art Deco, and South Asian collections.
Gathering outside of the American Art collection
Touring the McGlothlin Galleries in the American collection
On our way to curator-led tour 2 of 3!
Curator Barry Shifman (left) leads a tour of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau collections in the Lewis Galleries
Enjoying the Decorative Arts collection
Touring the South Asian collection
After lunch in the VMFA’s café, Suzanne Freeman and Lee Vivrette led us on a tour of the newly renovated library facilities.
Touring the The Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library
Head librarian Suzanne Freeman leads a tour of the stacks and library
In the stacks
Suzanne Freeman and Lee Viverette discuss the recent library renovation
Posing for our group photo in the VMFA atrium after an exciting day
After a full day of art and educational tours, DC-MD-VA members mingled with colleagues and enjoyed cocktails in VMFA’s restaurant Amuse.
Thanks again to all who attended and to our gracious hosts! Stay tuned for minutes from the chapter’s business meeting which will be posted to the website soon.