Artobus

Travel with us to Richmond to see Frida: Beyond the Myth, a special exhibit on 20th-century Mexican artist Frida Kahlo at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). As the only East Coast venue and one of only two venues nationwide, VMFA presents a rare opportunity to be in the presence of this singular artist’s immortalizing work, including more than sixty paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs, many rarely seen outside of Mexico. The VMFA also boasts exhibitions showcasing a global collection of art spanning more than 6,000 years as well as excellent dining in the cafe overlooking the sculpture garden.

Please note:

• The bus will be depart Frederick promptly at 7:00 am, and we expect to return around 7:00 pm. We plan to pause for a break midway on both drives.
• Fee includes deluxe motor coach transportation, special exhibit tickets, and snacks on the bus. NOTE: If you are a VMFA member, please let us know, as members receive discounted special exhibit tickets.
• Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Coat Check on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations).
• Lunch will be on your own. The VMFA has two options: the Best Cafe and Amuse Restaurant.
• Space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served.

COST $108 ($88 members)

Join us on a visit to The Phillips Collection, a century-old collection of modern and contemporary art originally founded by Duncan Phillips and housed in his former home in Washington, DC. Following Phillips’s unconventional approach to exhibitions, galleries are frequently rearranged to facilitate new conversations between artworks and fresh experiences for visitors. On view during our visit will be “Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection,” a special exhibition of how various artists have imagined and depicted the people, cultures, landscapes, and histories of the United States, with works on loan from Howard University and the University of Maryland.

Please note:

• Space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served.
• Fee includes deluxe motor coach transportation, special exhibit tickets, and snacks on the bus. NOTE: If you are a member of The Phillips Collection, please let us know, as members receive discounted special exhibit tickets.
• The bus will be depart Frederick promptly at 9:00 am, and we expect to return around 5:00 pm.
• A limited number of wheelchairs is available at the coat check.
• Lunch will be on your own. Enjoy the onsite Bread Furst Café or take advantage of special discounts at partner restaurants nearby.

COST $93 ($73 members)