Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA)

Planning your application

Applications are accepted through an annual juried process, with deadlines typically in the fall for residencies the following year. Visual artists should submit a cohesive body of recent work (10–15 images) that demonstrates a clear direction, along with a concise artist statement and a brief description of the project or work planned for the residency. Writers and composers follow analogous guidelines. The review is competitive; jurors look for evidence of serious commitment and a project that would benefit from uninterrupted time. There is no application fee for the fellowship, though accepted fellows are asked to contribute toward the cost of the residency on a sliding scale. First-time applicants are encouraged to apply, as the selection process is not biased toward previous fellows. It is advisable to apply well before the deadline and to ensure that all materials are formatted according to VCCA’s specifications.