Arts and Entertainment

Book & Look – Modern Art: A Novel

March 15 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum of Art- Library - Reading Room 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free, registration not required.

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Book & Look explores the themes in the exhibition Architects of Being with Modern Art: A Novel by Evelyn Toyton. Inspired by the life of Lee Krasner, the novel follows Belle Prokoff coming to terms with her artistic career being overshadowed by her famous husband. Discussions in the exhibition will connect themes of self-discovery in the book with the way Nevelson and Slobodkina made names for themselves in the male-dominated art world.

Light refreshments will be served beforehand in the Jean Outland Chrysler Library.

Free, registration not required.

Arts and Entertainment

Special Topics Tour: Women Artists

March 15 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum of Art 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free, registration not required.

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Special Topic Tours unpack big ideas! Led by expert docents, these engaging tours offer insightful discussions and interesting stories to deepen engagement with our stunningly dynamic and diverse collection.

This is an interfaith tour.

Free, registration not required.

Arts and Entertainment

Second Saturday Art Pop-Up at Chrysler Museum

March 14 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum of Art- Education Workshop 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free, registration required.

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Whether you are a curious creative or experienced artist, Second Saturday Art Pop-up is for you (and your friends)! Come as you are and try something new each month in this free offering for all ages. Bring the whole family to make art along with wonderful memories.

Louisa Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina both created rich, layered, abstract works of ar. Construct a three-dimensional composition using layers, shapes, and construction.

Free, registration required.

Supported by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.

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Morning Meditation @ the Museum

March 14 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum of Art 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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Interested in relieving anxiety and stress and developing transformative mental habits that raise self-esteem and confidence? Morning Mediation @ the Museum is a calming experience designed to start your weekend with tranquility. Surrounded by inspiring art, engage in guided meditation that blends relaxation, breathwork, and mindfulness!

Arts and Entertainment

Patterned Panel at Perry Glass Studio

March 14 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum Glass Studio 245 Grace Street, Norfolk VA 23510, Price: $176 Museum members, $220 for non-members

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Prerequisite: Any One Full Day Fusing Class

Take the fused glass plate one step further! Learn the basics of cutting glass and chose from a variety of plate shapes in this 1.5-day class. First, create patterns and design and cut glass to fit these patterns. Overnight, the glass will melt in a kiln into one cohesive piece. The next afternoon, cut and rearrange the pattern to make complex visual layers. Achieve the patterns with a combination of glass sheets, stripes, and stringers (thin rods of glass), and finish the day with a unique design.

Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 2–5 p.m.

Ages 16 +
$176 Museum members, $220 for non-members
We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment.
Class times are fixed, any arrivals 15 minutes or more after start time may not be accommodated.
Refunds will not be granted retroactively for missed classes.
A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Arts and Entertainment

Hot Glass Deluxe at Perry Glass Studio

March 12 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum Glass Studio 245 Grace Street, Norfolk VA 23510, Price: $80 Museum members, $100 for non-members

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Make a champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your object. Pick from a variety of colors to make your object your own.

Ages 12 +
$80 Museum members, $100 for non-members
We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment.
A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Class times are fixed, any arrivals 15 minutes or more after start time may not be accommodated. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel your registration.
No refunds will be granted retroactively for missed classes.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

To complete the release and liability waiver before your class, fill out the form here.

Arts and Entertainment

Flaming Heart Pendant at Perry Glass Studio

March 12 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum Glass Studio 245 Grace Street, Norfolk VA 23510, Price: $80 Museum members, $100 for non-members

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In this introductory evening course, use a torch and simple tools to melt and form solid glass into a heart-shaped pendant. Practice making a heart with clear rods of glass and later learn how to apply colorful glass to create a one-of-a-kind piece.

Ages 12 +
$80 Museum members, $100 for non-members
We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment.
A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Class times are fixed, any arrivals 15 minutes or more after start time may not be accommodated. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel your registration.
No refunds will be granted retroactively for missed classes.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Having trouble scheduling a class? Call us at 757-333-6299.

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Open Studio: Glassblowing

March 12 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum Glass Studio 245 Grace Street, Norfolk VA 23510, Price: $100 Museum members, $125 for non-members

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Prerequisite: Glassblowing 1

After your introductory class, come back for more practice at your own pace. Open Studios are the best way to practice building your skills with an instructor ready to troubleshoot with you. Not quite a private lesson or a class, come melt with us! All materials are included.

Ages 12 +
$100 Museum members, $125 for non-members
We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment.
Class times are fixed, any arrivals 15 minutes or more after start time may not be accommodated.
Refunds will not be granted retroactively for missed classes.
A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel your registration.

Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Arts and Entertainment

Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Dorothea Lange

March 6 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum of Art- The Goode Works on Paper Center 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510, 757-664-6200 Price: Free, registration not required.

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Celebrate Women’s History Month this March at the Goode Works on Paper Center our drop-in hours. Each Friday, we’ll feature works brought out from storage by a different woman artist from the collection. Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – stop by anytime and stay for as long as you like.

Free, registration not required.

Arts and Entertainment

Silver Social Club at Chrysler Museum

March 5 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum of Art 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510, 757-664-6200 Price: $8 for members, $15 for non-members. Tickets increase $10 at the door. Registration required.

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The Silver Social Club is a dynamic and enriching program designed to engage older adults in a supportive environment.

After tea and coffee, participants will enjoy a brief docent-led gallery talk before engaging with art-making activities. The program aims to enhance cognitive function, promote emotional well-being, and cultivate social connections through collaborative art-based experiences. Share your creativity, celebrate your life experience, and connect with others in meaningful lifelong learning.

$8 for members, $15 for non-members.

Tickets increase $10 at the door. Registration required.

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