¡FridaFest!

Information

• 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
• Richmond, VA 23220

• Presented By: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)
• Dates: April 5, 2025
• Location: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)
• Address: 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard
• Time: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Price: Free; no tickets required

You’re invited to a free community event on opening day of the exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth. Join us for a celebration of Frida Kahlo’s artistic genius, Mexican heritage, and love for life. VPM’s Keyris Manzanares will be your host for this fun-filled tribute that includes live music, art, food, and more.

Activities

Live Music & Dance
DJ Ray-Ray | 1–7 pm
Mariachi America RVA | 2–3 pm
Mexican Folk Jerocho | 3 pm & 3:45 pm
Miramar | 4–4:45 pm
Bio Ritmo | 5:45–7 pm

Art Demonstrations
Mural Painting with Diego Sanchez | 1-3 pm
Printmaking with Studio Two Three | 2-5 pm
Backstrap Loom Weaving with VCUarts & Jeannine Diego | 2-4 pm
Live Painting on Canvas with Michelle Israel | 4-6 pm

Food Trucks | 1–7 pm

Photo Booth | 1–7 pm

Plan Ahead

The museum will be open late until 7 pm.
Tickets are required for Frida: Beyond the Myth. Due to popular demand, we recommend purchasing exhibition tickets in advance.
Please feel free to bring picnic blankets and/or lawn chairs.
Outside wine/beer/alcohol is not permitted on campus, per VMFA’s Visitor Policies.
¡FridaFest! will happen rain or shine. In the event of rain, the programming will move indoors.