Author Lecture | "Art, Research, and Afro-diasporic Spirituality"
Monday, March 2nd, 5:00 pm at the ICA | A conversation between Dr. Marina Magloire and Dr. E. Gaynell Sherrod, who have each published recent books on Katherine Dunham and Zora Neale Hurston that examine the legacy of Haitian Vodou in Black American Feminism and the arts. They will address how artistic, spiritual, and scholarly practices influence one another in the work of the scholar-artists they have studied, and in their own work.
Artist Lecture | Varvara Guljajeva - VCUarts Qatar Kinetic Imaging
Tuesday, March 3rd, 12:00 pm on Zoom | This talk presents a practice-based exploration of artistic work with artificial intelligence. It surveys AI-related projects developed since 2019, examining image, text, robotic, and material processes, and critically reflects on authorship, agency, and the cultural and ecological implications of generative AI.
Artist Lecture | Aki Sasamoto
Thursday, March 5th, 10:00 am at the ICA | Aki Sasamoto works in sculpture, performance, video, and more. In her installation/performance works, Aki moves and talks inside the careful arrangements of sculpturally altered objects, activating bizarre emotions behind daily life.
Lecture | The Matilde Moros Annual Lecture
Thursday, March 5th, 12:30 pm in the STEM Building, Room 110 | In her presentation, Dr. González-Martin will discuss the case of Mexican American Zoey Luna’s quinceañera as the lead story of HBO’s four-part documentary series, 15: A Quinceañera Story. Through her analyses, Dr. González-Martin confronts the way in which depictions of trans and gender expansive youth communities in popular media are often used to reinscribe and leverage their vulnerability and pain for profit.
Workshop | Ableton Live Workshop with Molly Blasdell
Sunday, March 8th at 1:00pm the ICA | An introduction to the basics of Ableton music production software with Kinetic Imaging Alumna, Molly Blasdell.
The Anderson | Primordial Birth
Friday, February 6th - Wednesday, March 4th | Primordial Birth explores autistic listening as part of an ongoing investigation into the way sound affects visual perception, as well as the presumed dichotomy between Self and Other by Kinetic Imaging graduate student kodiCrone (aka Miri Sluis).
Chasen | Capital Prize Inaugural Exhibition: Round One
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6th, 5:00 pm at Chasen (2922 W. Marshall St.) | VCUarts and Capital Square are partnering for the inaugural edition of the Capital Prize, with prizes totaling $5,000. The Capital Prize will provide significant career opportunities for both emerging and established VCUarts Painting + Printmaking alumni artists.
Eric Schindler Gallery | Liminal Space by Ward Saunders
Friday, February 13th - Saturday, March 14th | Artist Ward Saunders will has his exhibition, Liminal Space, on view which focuses on drawings remaining open and unsolved, using them as a starting point for layered mixed-media exploration.
The Branch Museum of Design | Undeniable
Saturday January 17th – Sunday, March 22nd | Designer Christian Siriano and artist Ashley Longshore work together to show how fashion and art can change how we see ourselves and the world.
Art History Lecture | Virtual 3 in 30: Portraits by Alvin Lester
Thursday, March 5th, 11:00 am on Zoom | Join Dr. Sarah Kennel, the Aaron Siskind Curator of Photography and Director of the Raysor Center, as she explores three portraits made by Alvin Lester, who photographed the people and businesses of Richmond’s historic Black neighborhoods between 1989 and 1991.
Artist Talk | Uncovering the Past: Ancient Art & Provenance Research
Thursday, March 5th, 6:30 pm at the VMFA | Join Dr. Lisa Brody, the Jack and Mary Frable Curator of Ancient Art, and Karen Daly, Senior Manager of Provenance Research, for a conversation about the provenance of ancient works of art, VMFA's provenance-related collection research, and the importance of due diligence in the preservation of cultural heritage.
Artist Talk | Jackie Battenfield
Friday, March 6th, 9:30 am at Bond Millen Gallery | Join Brooklyn-based artist Jackie Battenfield in partnership with Capital Trees for a relaxed morning of conversation.
Artist Talk | Ward Saunders
Saturday, March 7th, 2:00 pm at Eric Schindler Gallery | Join Communication Arts Adjunct Professor, Ward Saunders, for an artist talk on his current solo exhibition, Liminal Space.
Student Org | Student-Run Podcasting
Have a podcast idea? Feel free to reach out to WVCW is here to support or to get involved by emailing or stopping by during their office hours!
Call for Submissions | UnBound! at Candela Gallery
Submission Deadline: Friday, March 13th | Candela Gallery's Unbound! exhibition highlights photographic artworks and artist books from 40-50 fine art opportunities. It generates opportunities and exposure beyond the traditional group or juried show by providing collection and funding opportunities for artists.
Call for Submissions | Container Media Exhibition Open Call: Temporary Storage
Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 15th | The online and group site-specific contemporary art exhibition in a Catholic church for Temporary Storage explores the thematized duration of creating, processing, and viewing work.
Call for Submissions | UNFILTERED - Canvas NYC Photography Award
Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 15th | UNFILTERED is looking for artist to capture NYC's beauty in its truest form: the laughter, the chaos, the quiet, the connection.
Fellowship | VCU Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Summer Fellowship
Application Deadline: Monday, March 16th | The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) funds a limited number of undergraduate student fellowship awards for projects mentored by VCU faculty. Successful student applicants will receive a cash stipend of $1,500 and their Research Fellowship will appear on their official academic transcripts. The student's faculty mentor will receive an additional $500 to defray expenses associated with the fellowship project or to use for professional development.
Call for Submissions | AXA Art Prize US 2026
Submission Deadline: Monday, March 16th | The AXA Art Prize is open to figurative paintings, drawings and printmaking created by undergraduate and graduate art students. It carries a First Prize of $10,000 and a Second Prize of $5,000.
Grant | Innovate Grant
Submission Deadline: Thursday, March 19th | The Innovative Grant Winter 2026 Cycle is now open, supporting artists and photographers through quarterly $1,800 grants.
Call for Submissions | VCUarts Experimental Print Club: Sacred Objects
Submission Deadline: Monday, March 23rd at 9:30 am | The VCUarts Experimental Print Club is looking for your printed matter, your sacred objects.
Call for Submissions | School of Art Landmark Arts SRO Photo Gallery
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, March 31st | The SRO Photo Gallery at the Texas Tech University School of Art hosts an annual open call for six to eight exhibitions of still photographic artwork to be exhibited between August 2026 and May 2027.
Grant | The Hopper Prize
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, May 12th | The Hopper Prize is a grant-making institution and digital archiving platform offering a series of individual artist grants on a bi-annual basis.
Job | Videographer at UNC Greensboro
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 22nd | The position strategically captures artistic, creative, and skilled videography and photography, producing multimedia storytelling to reflect UNC Greensboro. The position serves as a secondary videographer/editor and secondary photographer with a strong emphasis on video production.
Internship | The American Association for the Advancement of Science
Application Deadline: Monday, March 30th | Social Media Intern will gain hands-on experience translating science news, research, commentary, and visuals into engaging social media content for 8 platforms with 14 million total followers. Experience creating short-form video for social is a plus.
VCU Internship Funding Program
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 31st | Apply for funding for your summer semester experience through the VCU Internship Funding Program! It can be used to supplement the costs for your initial travel to your internship, daily commuting via public transportation, housing, childcare, professional attire, supplies, and other expenses.
Internship | Virginia Living Magazine Art Department
Virginia Living is currently offering a hands-on Art Department internship for students interested in magazine layout design, Adobe Creative Suite production workflow, and both print and digital publishing. Interns assist with page layout, photo research and preparation, production tasks, and special creative projects—gaining experience in the full editorial process from concept to published issue.
Job | Create Vignettes Related to People with Disabilities and their Health
Shoot Dates: Wednesday, May 20th - Thursday, May 21st | The CREATE CHA project at the Partnership for People with Disabilities is looking for someone to film/edit short videos working with people with disabilities and staff.