On The Cabell Screen

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

Showing in the fall semester. VCU Libraries Digital Collections are now housed on Scholars Compass, marking a milestone toward a more integrated and accessible digital library experience.  These digital collections include photographs, posters, maps and other content. Since September 2023, a team migrated 67 collections of 30,856 items from an outdated digital platform to Scholars Compass, VCU’s institutional […]

In partnership with the VCU Global Education Office, VCU Libraries presents “Study Abroad Snapshots,” an exhibit on the Cabell Screen. These photo were taken by VCU students and faculty during their experiences abroad over the last year. Images in the exhibit provided by: The Fall 2024 Global Learning Fair will be held on the Commons […]

Showing September 23-30 The biggest show in RVA in the fall is the annual Richmond Folk Festival, Sept. 27-29. 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 […]

An exhibit of book illustrations runs September 9-20 VCU Libraries hosts “Meg and Me: An evening with Meg Medina” on September 17. Register Now In honor of Medina’s appearance, the Cabell Screen exhibits illustrations from two of her recent picture books. No More Señora Mimí, published this year, salutes to the caregivers who shape a […]

Showing through September 3 Labor Day is much more than the unofficial end of summer or the start of the election season or a day for the beach and picnics and a Monday holiday making a three-day weekend. This display honors U.S. workers and recognizing the contributions of the American labor movement to improved working […]

Showing through the summer Between 1968 and 1971, Richmond environmentalist and James River advocate Newton Ancarrow snapped thousands of photographs of wildflowers, documenting more than 400 species, as he walked along the banks of the James River, searching for evidence of illegal sewage dumping into the river. Ancarrow, who is perhaps best remembered today for […]