The ICA, including the Abby Moore Cafe, will be closed from Friday, April 17 to Monday, April 20 for our annual gala, cafe hours will resume April 21. Galleries will reopen May 1 for MFA Thesis Round 2.
Actualized Poetry: In Remembrance of Assotto Saint, the Power of Poetry in Action
Ayida installation view, Photograph by David Hale
Actualized Poetry: In Remembrance of Assotto Saint, the Power of Poetry in Action
Learn more about the Haitian American poet and AIDS activist who inspired the ICA exhibition Ayida in this guided workshop.
Hosted by ICA exhibition interpretation interns this program seeks to honor and amplify the legacy of Assotto Saint, a deeply influential yet often under-recognized figure in the worlds of literature, performance, and activism. Through curated engagement with Saint’s life and work, visitors will be encouraged to reflect on his contributions and the broader cultural movements he helped shape. The program offers a space not just for learning, but also for creative expression through responsive poetry writing. Participants will listen to each other’s interpretations and reflective thoughts on how art can manifest into social change and advocacy.
Curators Talk: 2026 VCUarts MFA Thesis Exhibition
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April: Mend Friend Meetup
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2026 VCUarts MFA Thesis Exhibition, Round 2
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First Friday! 2026 VCUarts MFA Thesis Exhibition Opening (Round 2)
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MFA Thesis Performances and Screenings (Round 2)
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ICA Study Hall Spring 2026
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Author RVA: Andrew Martin, Down Time
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5.6 Round 2 MFA Thesis Screenings
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Mindful Mornings: Glenstone
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Bubbles Con: Films by Akino Kondoh and Carlos Gonzalez
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First Friday! Exhibition Opening: Abigail Deville: Deo Vindice (Orion’s Cabinet) / Kadist Summer films
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Abigail DeVille: Deo Vindice (Orion’s Cabinet)
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FERTILE RESISTANCE: KADIST Collection-in-Residence
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Diane Severin Nguyen: WAR SONGS duet
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Cassi Namoda: Life Is The Seamstress of Dreams
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Tony Cokes: Texts, Tracks, Talks (1992 – 2026)
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