To the Museums and Back!!!

Getting around to cultural destinations just got easier:

2BNB (To the Bottom and Back bus) has announced a new route that will run on Saturdays to take you to a variety of cultural and historic sites around the city: FREE!

They have a great GPS system you can follow on your phone to find out where the bus is located and be able to plan when to catch it!

Why not try it with some friends this Saturday and start off at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts where you can experience Africa during a super fun "Celebrate African Art" Family Day"! (FREE and will include performances by African drummers and more! Noon - 4pm)

Don't forget your Student Membership ($10!) so you can get in to see Dynasty and Divinity: Ife Art in Ancient Nigeria for free!

To do Friday: Opening reception for Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam

The University of Richmond's Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art presents:

Don't miss the FREE Opening Reception and Keynote Lecture!!!

January 28th 7-9pm

Gary Vikan, Director of The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, will present the Keynote Lecture:

HOLY LAND, HOLY BONES, HOLY IMAGE

7pm 28th January, Camp Concert Hall, The Modlin Center for the Arts.

Followed by a reception and preview of the exhibition from 8-9pm @ Joel & Lila Harnett Museum of Art.

Did I mention it's FREE FREE FREE!!!!!

For more info: http://museums.richmond.edu/exhibitions/museum-of-art/pilgrimage-and-faith.html

ArtWorks for Virginia Conference

For all you art advocates out there (or anyone interested in the arts in general), here is a chance to learn all about the art scene in Virginia: ArtWorks for Virginia Conference.

I'll be attending tomorrow's sessions and am truly excited that this conference is taking place right here in Richmond! It will be great to be more involved with the local art community and meet people with similar interests!

What's even better: $25 student registration fee!