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About the Fellowships

VCCA’s Greater Opportunity Fund (previously known as the 50th Anniversary Fund) supports first-time VCCA residencies for artists working in any discipline, with preference given to those who self-identify as people of color. The Greater Opportunity Fellowships are a reflection of VCCA’s ongoing goal to amplify creative voices that need to be heard. Each year, VCCA will award as many of these fully-funded residencies as fundraising support for the Greater Opportunity Fund allows.

Each Greater Opportunity Fellow receives a fully-funded residency of up to two weeks at Mt. San Angelo, VCCA’s artist residency program in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. All VCCA residencies include a private studio, a private bedroom with en-suite bath, three prepared meals each day, and access to a community of more than 20 other artists in residence.

Application Details

Intended for: Artists in any discipline who have not previously been in residence at VCCA, with preference given to those who self-identify as people of color

Length of Fellowship: Up to two weeks with flexible scheduling
Application Fee*: $30

Next available for:

  • Spring 2026
    Residencies Available: January – April 2026
    Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
    Notification by: August 31, 2025

To be considered for the Greater Opportunity Fellowship, complete the “Application for Mt. San Angelo Residencies, VCCA in Virginia – Spring 2026,” selecting your fellowship interest in Question 2.

* If the application fee presents a significant barrier to application, please write to vcca@vcca.com by May 10, 2025, to request an application fee waiver.

Applicants must submit an online application by the deadline, complete with recent work samples, a project description, and a variety of biographical and logistical details. VCCA does NOT require letters of recommendation. Applicants will be considered for a VCCA residency and as many funding opportunities for which they are eligible.