Community

Sound meditation designed to cultivate deep listening, invite calm, and create space for self-reflection amid the museum's inspiring collection.

Launched in the summer of 2021, The Fralin’s Little Museum of Art was inspired by a desire to engage with the community during the museum’s

Get a fresh perspective! University student organizations and community groups are encouraged to schedule group tours of the museum exhibitions and collection. Our docents are happy to tailor their tour to the interests of your group.

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.

Final Friday has been a favorite event of both students and the Charlottesville community for decades. Held on the last Friday of the month during the academic year, all are welcome to come and enjoy art, music, food, and a variety of activities, such as artmaking and student docent-led gallery talks. 

Looking Inward encourages participants to slow down, look closely, connect, and share insights together. 

Writer’s Eye challenges writers of all ages to use visual art in The Fralin as inspiration for the creation of original poetry and prose. 

Early Visions is a mentorship and arts program held in partnership between The Fralin Museum and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central VA. UVA student mentors engage with their mentees through looking at, discussing, and making art. With a strong emphasis on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Early Visions’ goal is to teach kids how to express themselves through art, manage emotions, and build healthy relationships.