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Call for Applications: Artist Residencies at VCCA!

Call for Applications: Artist Residencies at VCCA!
Posted By: luisa velasco on August 19, 2025


Deadline: September 15, 2025

The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) invites writers, visual artists, and composers to apply for residencies at our serene campus in Amherst County, Virginia. Since 1971, VCCA has supported over 6,900 artists from around the world by providing uninterrupted time and space to create.

What We Offer

Residents (we call them Fellows) receive:
  • A private bedroom with ensuite bathroom
  • A private, well-lit studio
  • Three professionally prepared meals each day
  • A welcoming, inclusive community of 21 fellow artists


VCCA is open to both emerging and established artists across disciplines. Learn more at www.vcca.com.

Fully Funded Fellowships

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, VCCA offers a variety of fully funded fellowships to make this experience accessible to artists of all backgrounds.

Apply by September 15, 2025

We’re committed to uplifting diverse voices in the arts and look forward to reviewing your application.

Questions? Reach out—we’d love to connect!

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🎨 Fellowship info: vcca.com/apply/fully-funded-fellowships
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