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This May, we celebrate 54 years of artistic excellence at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, a place where creative minds find the time, space, and support to nurture their work. VCCA was incorporated as a nonprofit organization on May 18, 1971. Since then, we’ve welcomed nearly 7,000 artists working across disciplines — and each one of them has played a role in shaping this vibrant community.

But the future of VCCA depends on all of us. That’s why we’re asking every member of the VCCA community to contribute a gift of $54 in honor of our 54th birthday. 

Together, we can ensure that VCCA continues to provide:

  • A beautiful, peaceful environment where artists can focus and create without distraction.
  • Residency programs that support artists of diverse disciplines and backgrounds.
  • The nurturing community that fosters collaboration, inspiration, and lifelong connections.

By giving, you’re not only celebrating VCCA’s history, you’re securing its future.

Every donation makes a difference.

Events

Open Studios

May 31, 2026

Explore VCCA's Studio Barn complex and see what visiting writers, visual artists, and composers are working on! Free and open to the public.

Events

Artist Residency Application Primer

May 1, 2026

The VCCA Fellows Council is hosting a free online event to answer your questions about applying for an artist residency.

Events

Spring Soirée

April 25, 2026

VCCA’s biggest annual fundraising event will take place Saturday, April 25, 2026! We look forward to welcoming sponsors and ticketed guests to Mt. San Angelo for a festive evening in the VCCA Hay Barn.

News

2027 Wachtmeister Award Now Accepting Applications

February 1, 2026

Established interdisciplinary visual artists pushing the boundaries of traditional and nontraditional materials/approaches are invited to apply for a first-time VCCA residency of up to one month. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.

News

Now Accepting Residency Applications for Spring 2027

February 1, 2026

The deadline for writers, visual artists, and composers to apply for Spring 2027 residencies at Mt. San Angelo in Virginia is May 15, 2026.

News

VCCA Featured on Virginia Public Radio

March 19, 2025

Listen to birdsong, music, and conversations from Mt. San Angelo in a WVTF and Radio IQ story by Sandy Hausman.