The Importance of Being Cute: Pet Photography in Virginia is an exhibition of more than one hundred historic and contemporary photographs exploring the complex and multi-faceted relationships that have existed between Virginians and their animals since the advent of photography. The physical exhibition will be on display in the Library of Virginia's lobby from June 10, 2013 through March 1, 2014.

Over 500 pet photos were submitted by the public and displayed in the Library of Virginia lobby as well as online. Thanks for contributing to “The Importance of Being Cute.” See below for a collage of public submissions and historical photographs.

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