Call for the 2025 Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition

VCUarts and The Anderson are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the 2025 Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition, aimed at recognizing outstanding creative research among current VCUarts adjunct faculty members. Through a process of open application and ad......More

VCUarts and The Anderson are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the 2025 Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition, aimed at recognizing outstanding creative research among current VCUarts adjunct faculty members. Through a process of open application and adjudication process one adjunct faculty member will be selected for the annual Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition at The Anderson. The exhibition comes with up to $1,000.00 of production funding for costs associated directly with the realization of the exhibition.  The exhibition is tentatively scheduled for August 19–September 26, an anticipated opening reception on August 19th. Additional programming (lectures, workshops, etc.) may be scheduled at the discretion of the selected faculty member and Anderson staff.  Exhibitors are expected to install and deinstall their own exhibition. Gallery space will be determined in coordination with Anderson staff after adjudication and based on the exhibition proposal. Please note that the Anderson is not equipped with an elevator. APPLY HERE TIMELINE AND PROCESS OVERVIEW: Applications must include: – The candidate’s name, email address, and years of service with the department – 5–10 representative images of the candidate’s research – The candidate’s artist statement, bio, CV, works list, and brief description of proposed exhibition. Timeline: 6/10  Submissions open. All current VCUarts adjunct faculty, serving in any School of The Arts department, are eligible to apply.  7/6   Submissions close at 11:59pm 7/15  Exhibition recipient announced 7/21   Production funds become available. The Anderson will conduct transactions on behalf and at the direction of the exhibition recipient. Award funds cannot be distributed directly to the recipient. Funds may not be used to purchase tech or media equipment. 8/1  Begin exhibition install 8/19   Exhibition opens 8/19   Reception 5–7pm 9/29   Exhibition concludes. Deinstall must be completed by EOD on 9/29. APPLY HERE Questions can be directed to Sarah Irvin at [email protected]. The application will be graded on overall excellence in creative research, professional impact, community impact, and the overall feasibility of exhibiting within the time and space constraints.

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VCU Community Guitar Ensemble

The 20-member VCU Community Guitar Ensemble will be featured in concert on Sunday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m. at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. The program will include works by Rodrigo, Marcello, Montsalvatge, Manuel de Falla, and David Robinson. Admissio......More

The 20-member VCU Community Guitar Ensemble will be featured in concert on Sunday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m. at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. The program will include works by Rodrigo, Marcello, Montsalvatge, Manuel de Falla, and David Robinson. Admission is free. The concert will also be live streamed at  go.vcu.edu/concerthall.

W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23284, United States

Lily Cox-Richard: Disquiet in the Sand

Lily Cox-Richard’s (Professor, Sculpture + Extended Media) solo exhibition Disquiet in the Sand presents a newly commissioned body of work that examines how land serves as both a witness and a guide amid our current global crises. This exhibition invites viewers to enga......More

Lily Cox-Richard’s (Professor, Sculpture + Extended Media) solo exhibition Disquiet in the Sand presents a newly commissioned body of work that examines how land serves as both a witness and a guide amid our current global crises. This exhibition invites viewers to engage deeply with sites marked by profound human transformation, listening for messages that resonate through the earth. At the heart of Disquiet in the Sand is the artist’s expansive use of material as medium, as they explore glass as both a material and a conduit. The exhibition features a series of multicolored scrying mirrors, creating a vibrant and immersive constellation within the ICA’s True Farr Luck Gallery. These glassworks act as lenses, reflecting and refracting light while inviting viewers to look deeper. Both the glass and the artist’s body serve as physical and spiritual conduits, with the installation activated by the shifting natural light in the gallery, fostering ongoing dialogue with the messages emanating from the land. Cox-Richard draws on their dedication to divination, ritual, and deep listening to explore the intersections of history, spirituality, and presence. Their practice is rooted in uncovering paths of resistance and understanding the narratives embedded in the land. A key aspect of this project involves the exploration of infradian rhythms and somatic cycles, particularly the influence of lunar phases on our bodies and interactions with the environment. Through their own experiences, the artist embraces the wisdom that comes with time, inviting viewers to reflect on how our connections to place evolve and how listening can become a lifelong commitment. Central to the exhibition is the ancient practice of scrying—gazing into reflective surfaces for insight, particularly through glass. Cox-Richard has undertaken repeated visits to White Sands, New Mexico, during full moon cycles, conducting rituals that inform the charged objects in the exhibition. These scrying mirrors, cast from impressions made in the sand during rituals, serve both as artifacts and as catalysts for interpretation. The artist’s fascination with White Sands is driven by their interest in sites that have undergone significant damage and transformation through tourism and other pervasive economies, in particular activities conducted by the U.S. military. While Cox-Richard interprets these messages, the exhibition also embraces collective engagement, inviting co-conspirators, witches, and mediums to join in the scrying process. This collaborative approach encourages viewers to partake in interpretation and foster a shared understanding of land stewardship, and a shared respect for the wisdom that accumulates in place. Disquiet in the Sand stands as a testament to the importance of reflection and connection, urging us to honor the land and seek guidance through ritual and community. Lily Cox-Richard: Disquiet in the Sand is curated by Amber Esseiva, acting senior curator of the ICA.

Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU, 601 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States

Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Music Concert Series: Bax & Chung Piano Duo

As part of VCU Music’s Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series, the Bax & Chung Piano Duo will perform on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 3:00pm in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the Singleton Center for Performing Arts. The real-life marriage of concert pianists A......More

As part of VCU Music’s Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series, the Bax & Chung Piano Duo will perform on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 3:00pm in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the Singleton Center for Performing Arts. The real-life marriage of concert pianists Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung, with their abundant artistic chemistry, passion, and stunning virtuosity, has led to one of the most appealing and impressive piano duos of our time. In the words of the UK magazine Music and Arts, “Theirs is a marriage of wondrous colours and dextrous aplomb, subtly balanced to make a musical performance sound as one.” They are also co-artistic directors of the Joaquín Achúcarro Foundation in Dallas, Texas, created to cultivate the legacy of the Basque pianist and to support young pianists’ careers. Read more about the Bax & Chung Piano Duo. Season subscriptions are currently on sale for $100.00 featuring the Bax & Chung Piano Duo, plus four additional concerts that can be viewed here. Single concert tickets will be available closer to the date of the concert at $35.00.

W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23284, United States

National Portfolio Day 2025

National Portfolio Days are annual events typically held in multiple locations across the United States, Canada and Europe. If you are thinking of pursuing a post-secondary education in art or design, whether coming in at the undergrad or graduate level, you will likely......More

National Portfolio Days are annual events typically held in multiple locations across the United States, Canada and Europe. If you are thinking of pursuing a post-secondary education in art or design, whether coming in at the undergrad or graduate level, you will likely have to include a portfolio of your work, as part of your application. All of our member schools are accredited art or design universities and colleges and our events provide students with a unique opportunity to meet one on one with professional representatives. These reps are there for you to ask questions about their programs, and most importantly, get feedback on how to improve your portfolio so it will be a successful part of your application. More information about the 2025 event hosted by VCUarts, including registration details and a list of participating schools, will be made available in the coming months.