From his cultivation of a nascent United States to his establishment of the University, Thomas Jefferson cemented himself a founding father in many respects, a legacy resonant throughout Virginia’…

Georges Adéagbo’s deceptively simple statement opens the exhibition: “Independence means freeing yourself, so you no longer depend on others.” In an exhibition devoted to Thomas Jefferson, whose…

Intesa Sanpaolo opens to the public at Gallerie d’Italia-Naples the exhibition “Angelica and Élisabeth. The Age of Women Painters”, dedicated to Angelica Kauffmann and Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le…

This fall marks the 40th annual Writer’s Eye competition presented by the Fralin Museum of Art at the University. From Sept. 8 through Nov. 5, the museum welcomes visitors of all ages to explore…

After the 2019 death of her husband, Richard, Tessa Ader committed $50 million to the University of Virginia to build a performing arts center. At the time, her gift was the largest ever made to…

The Fralin Museum of Art follows Jefferson on a trip in 1787—in which he observed the region’s natural beauty and remarkable Roman architecture—that had a lasting influence on his ideas.

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After a week of exams for much of the University, the sunshine and crisp chill in the air on Friday was a welcome respite from a dreary, stressful week. Many students looking for a way to unwind…

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Plans to build a Center for the Arts at the University of Virginia are moving forward with $275 million in new funding. 

Jody Kielbasa, vice provost for…

A world-class center for the arts at the University of Virginia is moving closer to reality. UVA leaders on Friday celebrated reaching new funding milestones for the long-planned project that…

A world-class center for the arts at the University of Virginia is moving closer to reality. UVA leaders on Friday celebrated reaching new funding milestones for the long-planned project that…

Good things come in small…galleries? That must be true, because The Little Museum of Art—an effort to reach more viewers during The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia’s shutdown in…

Soul of Cville’s Legacy Lounge brought generations together at The Fralin Museum of Art on August 12 for a garden party inspired by the art, music, and fashion of the Harlem Renaissance. Guests…

Georges Adéagbo turns the archive inside out, confronting Thomas Jefferson, freedom and the contradictions that continue to shape our present.

The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia, Benton Museum at Pomona College, Yale Art Gallery, Colby College Museum of Art, Northwestern University’s Block Museum of Art and the…

In March, the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia received a $3 million gift from Dr. Carol R. Angle to permanently endow its Curator of Collections position. “This endowment will…

Feed your curiosity for no cost by visiting one of these history, art, and military institutions on free museum days in Virginia.

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts today named the seventy-eight recipients of its spring 2026 grants. The foundation will award nearly $5.2 million to visual arts organizations and…

Six American towns owe their entire identity to the universities at their center. The University of Virginia opened in 1819 and the University of Mississippi welcomed its first students in 1848.…

A new initiative at The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia aims to give its loyal patrons a chance to shape the museum’s collection. 

“Fralin Visionaries” offers members…

Three of Charlottesville’s leading arts organizations are teaming up this summer to celebrate the life and legacy of renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo through a series of community events…

THE PARAMOUNT THEATER, FRALIN MUSEUM OF ART AT UVA, AND VIRGNIA THEATRE FESTIVAL JOIN FORCES THIS SPRING AND SUMMER TO CELEBRATE ICONIC ARTIST AND CULTURAL FIGURE FRIDA KAHLO

A trio of the…

A trio of the area's leading arts organizations, including The Paramount Theater, The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, and the Virginia Theatre Festival, are joining forces to celebrate the life, work…

A Family-Friendly Art Museum In Charlottesville 

Nestled in the heart of Charlottesville on the University of Virginia’s campus, the Fralin Museum of Art offers a vibrant art experience…

Showing up everywhere from cafés to social media feeds, matcha has quickly become one of the most popular drink trends. After seeing drinks from NOK108, a family-run matcha truck in…