VCCA Residency Program at Mt. San Angelo
The VCCA Residency Program offers writers, visual artists, and composers dedicated time, space, and community to advance creative projects at Mt. San Angelo, 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; fully-funded fellowships and financial aid available; standard cost is $90/day but most receive aid or fellowships.
Summary: Provides artists, writers, and composers with dedicated time, space, and community to focus on creative work at Mt. San Angelo, Virginia.
Key Information: Application fee waivers and significant financial assistance available; applicants may only attend once every two years.
Description
The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) Residency Program at Mt. San Angelo offers writers, visual artists, and composers an immersive, supportive environment to advance their creative projects. Residents benefit from uninterrupted work time, private studios, housing, prepared meals, and a vibrant interdisciplinary community. Selection is by peer review, with panels representing a broad range of artistic disciplines. The program is structured around three annual application cycles (Spring, Summer, Fall), with flexible residency scheduling (from a week up to six weeks). Numerous fully-funded fellowships and robust financial aid ensure accessibility for artists from diverse backgrounds and career stages.
