Frida: Beyond the Myth—Day Trip to the VMFA

Frida: Beyond the Myth—Day Trip to the VMFA

Exhibit tour led by Art League artist Marsha Staiger.

Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: Departing from and returning to The Art League, Alexandria, VA

Tickets: $120 (includes charter bus transportation, exhibit admission, and guided tour)

Join us for a special day trip to experience the extraordinary exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)—one of only two venues nationwide showcasing this captivating collection of works by the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

About the Exhibition: Explore more than 60 of Frida Kahlo’s most powerful and rarely seen works—from her vivid self-portraits and intimate still lifes to imaginative compositions that reveal her enduring strength, resilience, and vulnerability. Delve into Kahlo’s compelling personal narrative through art that addresses profound life experiences, Mexican pride, gender identity, and physical adversity. Accompanying the paintings are rarely exhibited photographs taken by renowned photographers like Lola Álvarez Bravo, Imogen Cunningham, Julien Levy, Dora Maar, and Nickolas Muray, offering an intimate look at Kahlo’s complex life.

Your Tour Leader – Marsha Staiger:This exclusive guided tour will be led by celebrated Art League painter and educator Marsha Staiger. With over 30 years as a professional artist and instructor, Marsha brings deep insight into Kahlo’s technique, symbolism, and use of color. As a skilled colorist and an educator, Marsha will illuminate Kahlo’s painting process, exploring the intuitive and symbolic aspects of her groundbreaking work. Her rich experience as both a painter and teacher ensures an engaging and enriching experience for all participants, offering a painter’s nuanced perspective on Kahlo’s masterpieces.

"Artists are given a tightrope to negotiate: be aware of the past and go towards the future. By practicing techniques that will aid your endeavor, you will no longer need to think but invite the memory from your diligence." – Marsha Staiger

Trip Details:

• Charter bus departs promptly at 8:00 AM from The Art League in Alexandria, VA.
• 10:30 AM—Guided tour with Marsha Staiger at VMFA.
• Time provided for lunch on your own at the museum.
• 4:00 PM—Return to Alexandria by approximately 6:00 PM.

Interpretive text and audio tours are available in both English and Spanish, along with exclusive film footage.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today for this unforgettable exploration of Frida Kahlo’s artistic legacy!

Info: 7:30—8:00 AM
Meet at The Art League Gallery (Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N Union St)
Enjoy complimentary coffee and light breakfast snacks. Check in with the trip leaders and receive your itinerary.

Info: All aboard our private charter coach! Relax and enjoy the ride to Richmond.

Info: Receive timed entry wristbands and museum maps

Info: Accomplished Art League artist instructor, Marsha Staiger, will lead a guided tour of the exhibit, offering insight into Kahlo’s style, influences, color, and technique.

Info: Enjoy lunch on your own in the museum cafés.
View other exhibitions, permanent collections, the garden, and the gift shop.

Info: Meet at the designated museum exit for group boarding onto the bus

Info: Charter bus drop off and farewell!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, United States