Community Programs
As volunteer museum educators, the Fralin docents serve the community by encouraging close-looking with original works of art, as they lead engaging and interactive tours for school groups and community organizations from across the central Virginia region. They also assist with the Museum’s... Learn more
Continued exposure to art and music can slow the decline of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders. Eyes on Art is an innovative program designed in partnership with the Arts Fusion Program of the Central... Learn more
Writer's Eye 2019
Writer’s Eye is an annual literary competition that challenges writers of all ages to use visual art as inspiration for the creation of original poetry and prose. Each year we select 8 works of art for Writer’s Eye, and... Learn more
Experience the restorative power of art—join docent June Heintz for an hour exploration of art through a variety of meditative practices.
Registration required. Please email > or call 434.243.2050.
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NEW! We are pleased to present The Fralin Downtown, a new film series on the Arts, screened at The Violet Crown and funded by an Arts Enhancement grant from the Office of the Provost and the Vice Provost for the Arts. With thought-provoking films that focus on artists and the arts, we invite you... Learn more