New Voices in Art History Symposium

The Department of Art History, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Relations, presents the New Voices in Art History Symposium, a celebration of student research, alumni scholarship, and academic excellence. All second-year Master of Arts students will present research from their capstone projects, joined by a group of undergraduate students offering a glimpse into their current studies. We also welcome back alumna keynote speaker Sharayah Cochran (M.A. ’15), a Ph.D. candidate in art history at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Join us at The Valentine (1015 E Clay St, Richmond, VA 23219) on Friday, April 24, 2026, to honor the achievement and legacy of VCUarts Art History. The event runs 9:45 am–6:30 p.m. with three student sessions, an alumni keynote, and a reception. To register and learn more about the event and its speakers, click here.