VCCA Residency Program at Mt. San Angelo
The VCCA Residency Program offers artists, writers, and composers focused time and space for creative work in a supportive, multidisciplinary setting in Virginia.
Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Summer) | January 15, 2027 (Fall) | May 15, 2027 (Spring)
Funding Amounts: Residencies typically 2–6 weeks; significant financial aid and fully-funded fellowships available; $30 application fee (waivable).
Summary: Provides artists, writers, and composers with dedicated time, space, and community to pursue creative work at Mt. San Angelo, selected by peer review.
Key Information: Applicants may only be in residence once every two years; financial assistance and fellowship opportunities are robust.
Description
The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) Residency Program at Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia, offers artists, writers, and composers the opportunity to focus on their creative practice in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Residencies are awarded through a rigorous peer review process, ensuring a diverse and accomplished community. Participants receive private bedrooms with en-suite baths, individual studios, and three daily meals, all set in the scenic Blue Ridge foothills. The program is designed to provide uninterrupted time and space for creative work, with flexible scheduling for residencies ranging from two to six weeks.
