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The Made in VA Biennial brings together artists from across the commonwealth whose work spans a wide range of mediums, perspectives, and experiences. Curated from hundreds of submissions, the exhibition offers a compelling cross-section of exceptional contemporary art being made in Virginia today.
In Vivian Chiu: From Here, Chiu layers personal narratives with histories of craft and Chinese ceramic traditions. She examines how place, culture, and identity are carried and reshaped across generations and geographies. She considers what is preserved, altered, or rebuilt as people move between places and ways of life.
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Made in VA Biennial 2026
September 11, 2026-March 21, 2027
What began as an annual tradition has grown into one of the Museum's most anticipated and defining programs. Now presented in Virginia MOCA's new purpose-built home, the Made in VA Biennial enters its next chapter. Featuring work created within the past two years, the exhibition reflects the breadth, rigor, and vitality of contemporary art in Virginia today.
Vivian Chiu: From Here
September 11, 2026-March 21, 2027
Through reconstructed reclaimed wood vessels and intricate images made from wood veneer, Vivian Chiu layers personal narratives with histories of craft and Chinese ceramic traditions.
PROGRAMS + EVENTS
Looking to Learn: Art & Storytime
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Artist in Residence: Andy Harris
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Family Fest
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm
STUDIO ART CLASSES¬
Digital Photography: Portraits
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Take your portrait photography to the next level in this fun, hands-on workshop designed for photographers who are comfortable shooting in manual mode and want to build confidence photographing people.
Glass Fusing with Metallics
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
In this one-day workshop, you'll be inspired by the use of metallic materials in the art throughout our galleries while learning the basics of fusing glass. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you'll explore techniques for cutting, arranging, and slumping glass in a mold. By the end of the workshop, participants will have created a 5x5 plate ready to be fused in the kiln and perfect for use as a trinket dish!
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Virginia MOCA offers art classes for all ages and skill levels! From one-day workshops to multi-session classes, there is a creative offering for everyone. We can’t wait to see you in our new studios.
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Since 1956, the Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show has connected artists, collectors, and the community through art.