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Moving Art Two: Director’s Choice at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Moving Art Two offers a special collection of ballets artfully curated by Artistic Director Ma Cong for their deep personal meaning and artistic significance.

Slice to Sharp
Choreography by Jorma Elo
Music by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber and Antonio Vivaldi

Jorma Elo’s Slice to Sharp is a favorite ballet of Ma’s – one that he performed during his noteworthy career as a professional dancer. This high-octane work, first created for New York City Ballet, pushes the boundaries of classical technique with sleek, modern flair, highlighting dancers at their artistic peak.

A World Premiere by Andrea Schermoly
Choreography by Andrea Schermoly
Music: TBD

Andrea Schermoly returns to complete her evocative work, Last Touch, which captivated audiences during the 2024 New Works Festival. This world premiere commissioned by Ma will delve deeper into the ballet’s theme of experiencing one last moment with someone, promising a transformative exploration of our connections with each other.

French Twist
Choreography by Ma Cong
Music by Hugues Le Bars

The Virginia premiere of Ma Cong’s flirtatious French Twist closes this spectacular program. A witty and energetic work, this ballet showcases Ma’s inventive choreography highlighting his passion for athleticism, precision, and charm.

Dates & Times
Thursday, October 16 – 6:30 PM
Friday, October 17 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, October 19 – 1:30 PM
Thursday, October 23 – 6:30 PM
Friday, October 24 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, October 26 – 1:30 PM

Tickets start at $29*. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open M-F from 11:00am-6:00pm.
*this price includes facility and online convenience fees

Check into New Orleans' most unforgettable motel, where the lights may flicker, but the characters always shine. AIRLINE HIGHWAY, by Lisa D’Amour, directed by Jude Hansen, runs October 3 through October 19 at Live Arts Theater. Join the party as the residents of the Hummingbird Hotel gather to celebrate burlesque legend, and ultimate den mother, Miss Ruby. Fierce, funny, and full of heart, AIRLINE HIGHWAY celebrates the family we create when life doesn’t go as planned. Get your tickets at livearts.org.

Now showing six new exhibits. The featured artists are Adam Reinhart, Jen Cook-Asaro, Sarah Miller, Tatiana Gracheva, Kenneth Lee, and experiment with interactive art by RVA Game Jams. Also see 80+ working artist studios.

Visit us Tuesdays through Sundays 11am- 5pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through October 18, 2025.

Check into New Orleans' most unforgettable motel, where the lights may flicker, but the characters always shine. AIRLINE HIGHWAY, by Lisa D’Amour, directed by Jude Hansen, runs October 3 through October 19 at Live Arts Theater. Join the party as the residents of the Hummingbird Hotel gather to celebrate burlesque legend, and ultimate den mother, Miss Ruby. Fierce, funny, and full of heart, AIRLINE HIGHWAY celebrates the family we create when life doesn’t go as planned. Get your tickets at livearts.org.

1708 Gallery’s InLight, the annual public exhibition of contemporary art that is experienced at night, will shine a singular spotlight this fall on Super!Giant!Jump!Star!, the long-awaited grand premiere of artist George Ferrandi’s multidisciplinary project: Jump!Star. In a first for InLight, the 2025 edition will focus exclusively on a single artistic vision—Ferrandi’s immersive Jump!Star—and will feature a special outdoor performance by the Richmond Symphony, transforming Abner Clay Park into a celestial gathering of light, sound, and ceremony.

Super!Giant!Jump!Star! at 1708’s InLight will feature 12 ceremonial sculptures that will be experienced through a processional dance and as free standing sculptures. Additionally, the Richmond Symphony will join to present a free, signature Big Tent concert featuring the world premiere of composer Jherek Bischoff's original score written for Jump!Star!, along with additional works inspired by its cosmic themes. InLight will also feature performances by Mirah and Futurelove Sibanda.

Join us October 17th and 18th from 7 - 11 PM as Richmond becomes a site of interstellar celebration.

Now showing six new exhibits. The featured artists are Adam Reinhart, Jen Cook-Asaro, Sarah Miller, Tatiana Gracheva, Kenneth Lee, and experiment with interactive art by RVA Game Jams. Also see 80+ working artist studios.

Visit us Tuesdays through Sundays 11am- 5pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through October 18, 2025.

Visit the vault!

Join staff on a short tour of the VMHC's rare book and manuscript vault to see some of the collection's most unique books, documents, and artifacts from across five centuries of Virginia history. In addition to viewing these treasures, guests will learn about the VMHC's library collection and the library's role in facilitating pioneering research into Virginia history.

This tour gives special access to an area of the museum off limits to daily admission and library visitors.

IMPORTANT INFO:

This is an add-on program. You must purchase Daily Admission to the museum in order to take this tour.

Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 13, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Sep 27, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Oct 25, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Nov 22, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dec 6, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dec 20, 2025, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Check into New Orleans' most unforgettable motel, where the lights may flicker, but the characters always shine. AIRLINE HIGHWAY, by Lisa D’Amour, directed by Jude Hansen, runs October 3 through October 19 at Live Arts Theater. Join the party as the residents of the Hummingbird Hotel gather to celebrate burlesque legend, and ultimate den mother, Miss Ruby. Fierce, funny, and full of heart, AIRLINE HIGHWAY celebrates the family we create when life doesn’t go as planned. Get your tickets at livearts.org.

Check into New Orleans' most unforgettable motel, where the lights may flicker, but the characters always shine. AIRLINE HIGHWAY, by Lisa D’Amour, directed by Jude Hansen, runs October 3 through October 19 at Live Arts Theater. Join the party as the residents of the Hummingbird Hotel gather to celebrate burlesque legend, and ultimate den mother, Miss Ruby. Fierce, funny, and full of heart, AIRLINE HIGHWAY celebrates the family we create when life doesn’t go as planned. Get your tickets at livearts.org.

Now showing six new exhibits. The featured artists are Blake Seals, Felicia L. Reed, Adam Reinhard, Sorvino, and Tobi Holtslag. Also see 80+ working artist studios.

Visit us Tuesdays through Sundays 11am- 5pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through November 22nd 2025.