The Fralin Museum of Art at The University of Virginia celebrates two remarkable gifts that will strengthen the museum’s community impact, teaching, and curatorial practice for years to come. Arriving at a pivotal moment as UVA plans for its new Center for the Arts, these contributions underscore the museum’s vital role at the university and its vision of bringing art to all.
Connection often comes from unexpected places. At the University of Virginia, one of those places is The Fralin Museum of Art. The Fralin is known for its exhibitions, but once a week during the spring semester, its galleries become a space for both UVA students and elementary school students to experience, learn and engage with various works of art.
The Fralin Museum of Art at The University of Virginia announces Legacies of Independence, a slate of four exhibitions exploring varied themes and perspectives around the legacies of Thomas Jefferson and the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. On view from August 29, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the exhibitions take both historic and contemporary approaches to consider the ways Jefferson helped shape the United States in its infancy and promoted ideals we continue to deliberate to this day.
