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Since 1971, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) has provided uninterrupted time and space for artists to produce their finest works of literature, visual art, and music. VCCA hosts over 400 Fellows each year at two artist residency locations: Mt. San Angelo in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Amherst, Virginia, and le Moulin à Nef, in the charming village of Auvillar, France.

"I had the most amazing, healing, creatively productive time at VCCA. Beautiful setting, lovely community and staff, gourmet dinners, abundance of positive energy. It՚s a magical place."
-Sarah Ahmad, multi-media artist

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What to Expect

Where your work is the main event.

Studios

Light-filled, simply-outfitted, and climate controlled private studios offer maximized wall space, desks or working surface, sinks for visual artists, and pianos for composers.

Our Community

Enjoy the company of other talented artists and be surrounded by inspiring work.

Gathering for Meals

Meals are a time for conversation and the exchange of ideas within and across disciplines.

Solitude

All Fellows enjoy a private bedroom, private studio, and inspiring natural surroundings.

VCCA Impact

By the Numbers

6,900+
Fellows since 1971

39
U.S. states represented by our Fellows in FY24

14
Countries and territories represented by our Fellows in FY24

400+
Residencies per year

60/40
Mix of New & Returning Fellows

  • 6,900+
    Fellows since 1971

  • 39
    U.S. states represented by our Fellows in FY24

  • 14
    Countries and territories represented by our Fellows in FY24

  • 400+
    Residencies per year

  • 60/40
    Mix of New & Returning Fellows