Disabled Artist Spotlight
Disability Advocacy Week, March 30-April 4, is presented by the VCU Student Government’s Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Caucus. Among the week’s activities, “Disabled Artist Spotlight” runs on the Cabell Screen premiering Tuesday, March 31, and remaining on view through spring. This exhibition brings together more than 20 artists with 40 works spanning sculpture, craft, works […]
Jurgen Comics Contest 2025-2026
Throughout April, VCU Libraries will be exhibiting details from submissions to this year’s Jurgen Comics Contest on the Cabell Screen. Students from across VCU chose a specific historical incident of art suppression or censorship and created the cover for a comic book telling the story of the event. Details from artists’ entries, and comments on […]
Study Abroad Snapshots
In partnership with the VCU Global Education Office, VCU Libraries presents “Study Abroad Snapshots,” an exhibit on the Cabell Screen. These photos were taken by VCU students and faculty during their experiences abroad over the last year. Images in the exhibit: Students interested in studying abroad should contact [email protected]. Featured image by Selena Mansfield, lattes […]
Fall 2025 Student Media Showcase
The Cabell Screen will display 40 selected works through December and January. Student media at VCU is big and broad–from legacy publications like the student newspaper that’s been around since the school was formed to cutting-edge digital publications. The Student Media Center houses various student-run media outlets available on multiple platforms — newspaper, radio, literary […]
“Our Land, Our Art” Virginia Native artists reclaim space
As a companion to an upcoming conversation between art curators, the Cabell Screen displays “Indigital”, which showcases work by Virginia Native artists. The Humanities Research Center, in collaboration with VCU Libraries, presents a lecture and conversation with Becky Hill (Pamunkey) and Siera Hyte (Cherokee), highlighting the landscape of contemporary Native art in Virginia. Focusing on […]
“UNCOVERING Fashion” creates art from textile waste and raises questions
In collaboration with the “Uncovering Fashion” exhibit at The Gallery at Main Street Station, closing Oct. 30, the Cabell Screen presents a digital exhibit of some of this work. What relationships do we have with the clothes we wear? What is the relationship between the clothes we wear and the planet on which we live? […]
Qatar Week 2025 welcomes students from VCUarts Qatar to Richmond
Qatar Week is an annual series of events held at the VCUarts Richmond campus every October. Organized by VCUarts Qatar and VCUarts Richmond, it offers an opportunity for both campus communities to connect, network and explore new areas of collaboration. In conjunction with Qatar Week 2025, which takes place Oct. 13 – 15, the Cabell […]
Richmond Folk Festival Posters and Ties to VCU
The biggest show in RVA in the fall is the annual Richmond Folk Festival, Oct. 10-12, 2025. The multi-day event brings some 200,000 people to the riverfront “to celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling and food.” The festival offers more than 30 performers, a documentary film […]
Snapshots from Study Abroad Experiences
In partnership with the VCU Global Education Office, VCU Libraries presents “Study Abroad Snapshots,” an exhibit on the Cabell Screen. These photos were taken by VCU students during their experiences abroad over the last year. Images in the exhibit: Students interested in studying abroad should contact [email protected]. Featured image: Nicole Strauss, Florence, Italy: Fresh fruits […]
From Dreams to Impact: The Power of Unlocking Potential
Running starting September 18 At Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health, we believe in the potential within every student, patient, faculty member, researcher, clinician and member of our community. This potential fuels innovation, drives breakthroughs and creates meaningful impact. Unlocking Potential: VCU’s Campaign for the Future is a bold initiative to invest in that potential […]