Archived - Shows And Events

February 18, 2017 - May 14, 2017 - Te exhibition features more than twenty-five paintings and sculptures by renowned American Impressionist painters who captured the colors and the ephemeral quality of light observed in the garden world. Visitors will enjoy classic garden plantings such as irises, peonies, and hollyhocks painted by iconic artists including William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam, and...

February 11, 2017 – June 18, 2017 -

January 28, 2017 - June 4, 2017 - Tying exhibitions to works in our collection, the museum will present a spotlight exhibition on the work of renowned artist Romare Bearden. The complex and colorful art of Bearden is autobiographical and metaphorical. Rooted in the history of Western, African, and Asian art, as well as in literature and music, Bearden found his primary motifs in his personal exper...

December 17-28, 2016 - This Doswell gun show is held at The Meadow Event Park and hosted by Southeastern Guns & Knives of Virginia. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. Doswell Gun Show will feature 300 tables of guns, knives and accessories. Entry fee good for both days. Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm Admission: General: $8.00, Children 12 & under: Free, Children 13-1...

December 10-11, 2016 - This Fredericksburg gun show is held at Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center and hosted by Southeastern Guns & Knives of Virginia. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm Admission: General: $10.00, Children 12 & under: Free, Children 13-17: $7.00 ​Saturday admission good for both days with a hand stamp.

December 3, 2016 - June 4, 2017 - In this exhibition you will see Alison Pack’s work is based on telling stories through imagery that present stereotypes, misconceptions and clichés of womanhood. Her intimately scaled copper and sterling silver sculptures are created by the traditional metal working processes of shell forming, raising, fabrication and casting to create humorous fantasies referenci...

December 3-4, 2016 - This Manassas gun show is held at Prince William County Fairgrounds and hosted by Southeastern Guns & Knives of Virginia. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm Admission: General: $10.00, Children 12 & under: Free. Children 13-17: $7.00 ​Saturday admission is good for both days with a hand stamp.

November 26-27, 2016 - This Hampton gun show is held at Hampton Roads Convention Center and hosted by Southeastern Guns & Knives of Virginia. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. Buy! Sell! Trade! No loaded firearms, loose ammunition, or loaded magazines are permitted in the show. Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm Admission: General: $10.00, Children 12 & under: Free, Chi...

The Virginia Beach Christmas Market features over 250 fine artisans and crafters from more than 25 states. Featured artisans will offer fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, toys, photography, fiber arts, thousands of Christmas collectibles and much, much more. Whether you’re searching for unique one-of-kind Christmas gifts, personalized stocking stuffers, or a stunning floral centerpi...

November 18-20, 2016 - This Chantilly gun show is held at Dulles Expo Center and hosted by C&E Gun Shows & Showmasters Gun Shows of Virginia. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. ​Friday 3:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm Admission: General: $13.00, Children 12 & under: Free (with adult), $7.00 - ages 12-17yrs,$20.00 - 3 day pass