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The DMFAH is pleased to announce the "Share What You Love" video is complete!

October 20, 2022
This is an important collaborative project between the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the City of Danville’s Office of Economic Development & Tourism and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. A huge thank you is in order to all involved including Randy West, The Creative Director/Owner of MP Monarch and his crew who helped in the creation of this marketing video that will serve to help promote tourism in Danville and the regions of Southside Virginia.

Virginia Tourism Corporation awards local tourism marketing grants

May 11, 2022

Virginia Tourism Corporation awards local tourism marketing grants

The City of Danville’s Office of Economic Development & Tourism and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History have received grants from the Virginia Tourism Corporation for tourism marketing.


Camilla Williams: The Jewel of Southside VA

March 28, 2020

I am so thankful that a local news station reported on the exhibit honoring Camilla Williams at the Danville History and Fine Arts Museum in Danville recently. 

View Full Article Courtesy of The Charlotte Gazette


Camilla Williams

January 29, 2020

Camilla Ella Williams (October 18, 1919 – January 29, 2012) was an American operatic soprano who performed nationally and internationally. After studying with renowned teachers in New York City, she was the first African American to receive a regular contract with a major American opera company, the New York City Opera. She had earlier won honors in vocal competitions and the Marian Anderson Fellowship in 1943-44.

View Full Article Courtesy of Black Kudos


'Madame Butterfly' singer Camilla Williams honored at Danville museum

January 12, 2020

The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is honoring a famous Danville icon.

The Camilla Williams exhibit opened on Sunday to remember the life of the famous singer.

Williams, a Danville native, was the first African-American woman to appear and receive a contract from the New York City Opera with "Madame Butterfly."

View Full Article Courtesy of ABC 13 News

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