Collections : [Virginia Museum of Fine Arts]

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

VMFA Archives
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4007
Primary Collecting Areas:
VMFA institutional records, Donor papers, Virginia Artists Archives, Oral histories, Artist subject files, Analog, and digital audiovisual collections
Description:

The Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library provides access to a wealth of rare and unique primary source materials for scholars, researchers, and the public.

The Archives consists of a diverse and growing collection of permanent materials, covering museum history from its beginnings in the 1930s until today. The Archives includes institutional records from over 25 museum departments, thousands of artist and subject files, as well as donated collections related to the museum and the history of art in Virginia. The Archives also recently launched the Virginia Artists Archives, a collecting initiative that aims to create a rich, diverse, and unprecedented collection of Virginia artists’ papers to increase awareness about the contributions of Virginia artists, both past and present.

POC: Roxanne Winfield
Phone: (804) 340-1497
Phone: (804) 340-1495
Start Over Repository Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Subjects Art museums--Virginia.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Events Photo Archives, 1939/2012

10 Linear Feet 44 binders
This collection documents the various events held at and hosted by the VMFA from the years 1939-2012, including Fine Arts and Flowers, Jumpin in July, and Fast Forward. Materials include event programs, photographs, slides, and negatives.
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Events Photo Archives, 1939/2012 10 Linear Feet 44 binders

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
This collection documents the various events held at and hosted by the VMFA from the years 1939-2012, including Fine Arts and Flowers, Jumpin in July, and Fast Forward. Materials include event programs, photographs, slides, and negatives.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Exhibitions Photo Archives, 1936/2010

52 Linear Feet 210 binders
This collection documents the visual history of various VMFA exhibitions for the years 1936-2010, comprising photographic prints, slides, programs, and related ephemera.
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Exhibitions Photo Archives, 1936/2010 52 Linear Feet 210 binders

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
This collection documents the visual history of various VMFA exhibitions for the years 1936-2010, comprising photographic prints, slides, programs, and related ephemera.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Institute of Contemporary Art, 1979/1984

1 Linear Feet Two binders
The collection documents the work of the Institute of Contemporary Art from 1978-1984, including exhibition planning and implementation, collections management, and specific artists and works, and comprises photographic prints, slides, and related ephemera.
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Institute of Contemporary Art, 1979/1984 1 Linear Feet Two binders

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The collection documents the work of the Institute of Contemporary Art from 1978-1984, including exhibition planning and implementation, collections management, and specific artists and works, and comprises photographic prints, slides, and related ephemera.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Museum Organizations, 1935/2016

11 Linear Feet 45 binders
This collection documents the visual history of the various events put on by VMFA Museum Organizations for the years 1935-2016, comprising photographic prints, slides, programs, and related ephemera for museum organizations, including: Friends of Art, Museum Council, Community Affairs, Patrons, Trustees, and more.
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Museum Organizations, 1935/2016 11 Linear Feet 45 binders

This collection documents the visual history of the various events put on by VMFA Museum Organizations for the years 1935-2016, comprising photographic prints, slides, programs, and related ephemera for museum organizations, including: Friends of Art, Museum Council, Community Affairs, Patrons, Trustees, and more.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Staff, 1938/2010

3 Linear Feet 10 binders
This collection documents the staff of the VMFA from 1938-2010, including environmental, studio, and group portraits of directors, curators, and various staff from all departments of the museum.
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Staff, 1938/2010 3 Linear Feet 10 binders

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
This collection documents the staff of the VMFA from 1938-2010, including environmental, studio, and group portraits of directors, curators, and various staff from all departments of the museum.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Subject file : Art museums - Virginia - General : miscellaneous uncatalogued material

1 folder

This file may include clippings, brochures, and other ephemeral material.

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