2025 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition

The Anderson and VCUarts are excited to announce the 2025 VCUarts Undergraduate Juried Exhibition on view November 13–December 6 at The Anderson, juried by Anisa Olufemi Director of Programs and Curator at Hamiltonian Artists. 52 Students were selected from 11 VCUarts d......More

The Anderson and VCUarts are excited to announce the 2025 VCUarts Undergraduate Juried Exhibition on view November 13–December 6 at The Anderson, juried by Anisa Olufemi Director of Programs and Curator at Hamiltonian Artists. 52 Students were selected from 11 VCUarts departments for inclusion in this year’s exhibition. November 13, 2025  Juror Lecture: 5 PM        Awards Ceremony: 6 PM  Exhibition Reception: 6:30-8 PM Participating Artists: Zora Weir-Gertzog, Zoe Lindblad, William Love IV, Viktor Marion, Timothy Daniel, Tiffany Bedser, Taylor Freeman, Sydney Bourdeau, Susan Juarez Sarceno, Stephanie Corales, Spencer Strebe, Sophie Nave, Sol Jun, Sara Omer, Rowan Leary, Rose Cumiskey, Rebecca Karabin, Rebecca Karabin, Raya Freeborn, Norah Strauss, Noah Birkeland, Milena Paul, Marian Dress,  Lindsey Schwartz, Lindsay Voelsing, Kyle O’Shea, Kiera O’Harrow, Kate Snodgress, Justin R. Cockrell, Jennifer Nguyen, Jayden Gail Stanley, Jamie Ryan, Hannah Gallagher, Gabbie Bradburn, FIona Dumais, Eva McMullan, Ethan Young, Ethan Drake, Ella Lowrey, EK Shaver, Diana Denny, Cedar Krisch, Aya Zejjari, Avery Hunter-Holmes, Audrey Vizard, Anthony Hernandez, Anneke McDonald, Angella Akoto, Amy Wang, Allison Pully, Aitor Villar Pardo, Aija Bowditch, Adele Luck Theme: “Chat, is this real?” What is now an ironic and increasingly ubiquitous phrase first began as a genuine inquiry—digital creators asking viewers in their livestream audience, aka “chat,” to confirm  whether or not the thing they just saw or read is real or fake. In 2023, famed Twitch and Youtube creator iShowSpeed went viral posing this question in reaction to clearly fabricated content, expanding both its usage and meaning beyond the predominantly Gen Z and Gen Alpha streamersphere, and into the everyday. The same can be said for chat itself, now a catchall term for addressing people, an individual or any perceived audience (search: why is my kid calling me chat?) With the rise of Twitch and Tik Tok, the landscape of digital culture has grown more nuanced, ever-changing, and omnipresent. Trending livestreams and sounds (see: nothing beats a Jet2 holiday) serve as catalysts for cultural production and phenomena. Clips are appropriated infinitely into related and unrelated situations, activities and expressions—contexts are stitched and stretched to the point that origin often loses all relevance and just when you think a piece of content cannot possibly go any more viral, someone acts it out in front of you.  Today, the excess of cultural production within the url world regularly spills over and into irl interactions. Chat, is this real? leans into the consequential blur between clarity and incoherence, authenticity and artifice, facts and total nonsense. It asks, how does the memetic, hyper-relational nature of these new digital platforms—along with their rapid integration of AI bots—influence the way we listen, respond, and process in real life? Artists are invited to consider imitation and originality, projection and virality, relation and illegibility.  About the Juror: Anisa Olufemi M. (she/they) is a curator, writer and cultural worker dedicated to amplifying the work of underrepresented emerging artists—within and without arts institutions.Pulling at common threads between mother lands and chocolate cities, Anisa’s contributions as a cultural worker seek to illuminate, amend, and reimagine Black life pre- and post-emancipation. Their independent curatorial projects are often underpinned by critical fabulation that ponders such mother lands, and the possibilities of what they theorize as The Black Pastoral.Looking to the South and the Caribbean, Anisa’s research is seeded by ancestral and contemporary Black cultural productions—in particular, those that center pleasure, caretaking, and faith. They are a co-recipient of Washington Project for the Arts’ Wherewithal Research Grant (2023) and 3Arts’ Ignite Fund (2022) for the development of The Gospel Truth: Sonic Architectures of Chicago House and Go-Go Music. To date, Anisa has mounted exhibitions in galleries, museums, and alternative art spaces in Washington, DC and Chicago, and presented research at various institutions including the Cincinnati Art Museum and the University of Oregon. They hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The School Of The Art Institute of Chicago. Anisa lives and works in Washington, D.C. They currently serve as the Director of Programs and Curator at Hamiltonian Artists.

The Anderson, 907 1/2 W Franklin St., Richmond, Virginia, 23220, United States

Beyond the Grains Open Call - Wood Area Student Juried Show

The Anderson and VCUarts Craft/Material Studies Department are excited to announce the opening of a wood-centric exhibition titled Beyond the Grains, on view January 16 – February 21 at The Anderson. Juried by an anonymous panel of Craft students and professionals, Beyo......More

The Anderson and VCUarts Craft/Material Studies Department are excited to announce the opening of a wood-centric exhibition titled Beyond the Grains, on view January 16 – February 21 at The Anderson. Juried by an anonymous panel of Craft students and professionals, Beyond the Grains is open to all undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled in Spring 2026 in the Craft/Material Studies Department who have completed at least one Wood Area class.  Students of all levels of woodworking experience are invited to apply by December 5th. Apply here: https://forms.gle/H19D4yx3xDC1XxEE8 EXHIBITION TIMELINE: Submission Open: November 21  Submission Close: December 5  Acceptance Notice: December 11th Work Drop Off: January 12  Install: January 12-15 Reception: Evening of Friday, January 16 On View: January 16 – February 21 Deinstall: Monday, February 23rd Theme Selected by our Jurors, the theme for this juried exhibition is Beyond the Grains. This exhibit explores experimental woodworking through the hands of craft students at all levels. Beyond the Grains aims to highlight pieces that depict high levels of craftsmanship, experimentation, and intention. By moving past conventional forms and functions, Beyond the Grains invites viewers to see how the new generation of makers is redefining what wood can communicate in contemporary craft. 

VCU's 38th Annual Holiday Gala

The VCU Department of Music will have its 38th annual Holiday Gala on Friday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Vlahcevic Concert Hall in VCU’s W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Avenue. The program of Holiday music will feature VCU’s Jazz Combo, the Symph......More

The VCU Department of Music will have its 38th annual Holiday Gala on Friday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Vlahcevic Concert Hall in VCU’s W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Avenue. The program of Holiday music will feature VCU’s Jazz Combo, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Commonwealth Singers, the Guitar Ensembles, and other VCU ensembles. Proceeds from this festive event benefit The Doorways. Tickets are $15.40 for adults and $6 for current VCU students and for children ages 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance.

Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, 922 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23284, United States

A Celebration of New Works

VCUarts Theatre is excited to present A Celebration of New Works on December 5th + 6th at 7:30pm in the Raymond Hodges Theatre. Featuring four original plays and four new improv works, A Celebration of New Works highlights the creativity and originality of VCUarts Theat......More

VCUarts Theatre is excited to present A Celebration of New Works on December 5th + 6th at 7:30pm in the Raymond Hodges Theatre. Featuring four original plays and four new improv works, A Celebration of New Works highlights the creativity and originality of VCUarts Theatre students. A Celebration of New Works will feature the original plays of and direction by: ANOTHER DAY AT THE BOOKCLUBPlaywright – LeYia WilliamsDirector – Caroline ByceBALLAD OF A FISHERMANPlaywright – LC KaneDirector – Ambria CampbellTHE SHOCKINGLY VIOLENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A GIRL AND HER MINDPlaywright – Ava ConwayDirector – Ti Ames’WITHIN REASONPlaywright – Niko WilkinsDirector – Toby O’BrienFeaturing original improv works by Black, Brown, and Honey The Stepkids Toxic Shock and Kickstart.

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

Neave Trio Performance

VCU’s ensemble in residence, the Neave Trio, will perform in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall on Saturday, December 6th at 7:00PM! Individual tickets are available for $14. Discounts offered for current VCU Music Faculty/Staff and VCU Students. Tickets are available now......More

VCU’s ensemble in residence, the Neave Trio, will perform in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall on Saturday, December 6th at 7:00PM! Individual tickets are available for $14. Discounts offered for current VCU Music Faculty/Staff and VCU Students. Tickets are available now!

Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, 922 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23284, United States

A Celebration of New Works

VCUarts Theatre is excited to present A Celebration of New Works on December 5th + 6th at 7:30pm in the Raymond Hodges Theatre. Featuring four original plays and four new improv works, A Celebration of New Works highlights the creativity and originality of VCUarts Theat......More

VCUarts Theatre is excited to present A Celebration of New Works on December 5th + 6th at 7:30pm in the Raymond Hodges Theatre. Featuring four original plays and four new improv works, A Celebration of New Works highlights the creativity and originality of VCUarts Theatre students. A Celebration of New Works will feature the original plays of and direction by: ANOTHER DAY AT THE BOOKCLUBPlaywright – LeYia WilliamsDirector – Caroline ByceBALLAD OF A FISHERMANPlaywright – LC KaneDirector – Ambria CampbellTHE SHOCKINGLY VIOLENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A GIRL AND HER MINDPlaywright – Ava ConwayDirector – Ti Ames’WITHIN REASONPlaywright – Niko WilkinsDirector – Toby O’BrienFeaturing original improv works by Black, Brown, and Honey The Stepkids Toxic Shock and Kickstart.

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

VCUarts Lecture Series: Lily Cox-Richard (M.F.A. ’08)

Disquiet in the Sand: an artist talk with Lily Cox-RichardWorking in a wide variety of materials, Lily Cox-Richard (M.F.A.’08 and associate professor with Sculpture + Extended Media) makes sculpture and installations that engage with histories of labor, natural resource......More

Disquiet in the Sand: an artist talk with Lily Cox-RichardWorking in a wide variety of materials, Lily Cox-Richard (M.F.A.’08 and associate professor with Sculpture + Extended Media) makes sculpture and installations that engage with histories of labor, natural resources, the politics of viewership, and paths of resistance. In this talk, LCR will contextualize her current ICA exhibition, “Disquiet in the Sand,” within the framework of her ongoing creative practice. When:  Tuesday, Feb. 3, Doors open 5 p.m., lecture 5:30-6:30 p.m.Where: ICA at VCU Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220 And online This is a hybrid eventRegister to participate virtually.Register to participate in person. Questions? Contact Carla Averill, VCUarts Special Events Coordinator, at [email protected]. Learn more about the VCUarts Lecture Series.

Institute for Contemporary Art at The Markel Center, 601 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States

Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Music Concert Series: Apollo's Fire Baroque Orchestra

As part of VCU Music’s Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series, Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra will perform on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00pm in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the Singleton Center for Performing Arts. A GRAMMY®-winning orchestra, Apollo’s Fi......More

As part of VCU Music’s Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series, Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra will perform on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00pm in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the Singleton Center for Performing Arts. A GRAMMY®-winning orchestra, Apollo’s Fire has performed sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall, the BBC Proms, the Royal Theatre of Madrid, the Tanglewood Festival, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and more! But what Apollo’s Fire musicians love most is bringing world-class performances to your doorstep. Apollo’s Fire is dedicated to reviving the true spirit of baroque performances – not only with period instruments, but with the emotional impact the music was meant to convey. This performance will be conducted by Apollo’s Fire Assistant Artistic Director Alan Choo. Choo, whose performances have been described by The Straits Times Singapore as “an intoxicating brew of poetry and dare-devilry,” appears on the global stage as a leading soloist, chamber musician and historical specialist. He made his solo debut with Apollo’s Fire at the Tanglewood and Ravinia Music Festivals in 2017, and currently serves as Concertmaster and Assistant Artistic Director for the ensemble. Read more about Apollo’s Fire. Season subscriptions are currently on sale for $100.00 featuring Apollo’s Fire, plus four additional concerts that can be viewed here. Single concert tickets are available for $35.00.

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

Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Music Concert Series: Dover Quartet

As part of VCU Music’s Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series, Dover Quartet will perform on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:00pm in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the Singleton Center for Performing Arts. Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100......More

As part of VCU Music’s Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series, Dover Quartet will perform on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:00pm in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the Singleton Center for Performing Arts. Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine and “the next Guarneri Quartet” by the Chicago Tribune, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet is one of the world’s most in-demand chamber ensembles. The group’s awards include a stunning sweep of all prizes at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, grand and first prizes at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, and prizes at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition. Its honors include the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, and Lincoln Center’s Hunt Family Award. The Quartet’s personnel includes: Joel Link, violin Bryan Lee, violin Julianne Lee, viola and Camden Shaw, cello. Read more about Dover Quartet. Season subscriptions are currently on sale for $100.00 featuring Dover Quartet, plus four additional concerts that can be viewed here. Single concert tickets are available for $35.00.

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

VCUarts Lecture Series: Qatar Faculty, TBA

Save the date for a VCUarts Lecture Series event featuring a faculty member from our Qatar campus. Speaker to be announced soon. Learn more about the VCUarts Lecture Series.