VCCA Fellows who share a commitment to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts are invited to consider serving on the Fellows Council. It’s an opportunity to meet and work with other Fellows as an advisory group committed to moving VCCA forward. An insider’s look at the workings of one of the nation’s leading residency programs can facilitate your support of its mission.
Elected members of the VCCA Fellows Council:
- serve four-year terms, including appointment to one of the following committees: Governance, Special Projects, and Cultivation;
- contribute to VCCA’s efforts to build and foster a diverse and inclusive community of outstanding writers, visual artists, and composers;
- make suggestions to VCCA staff for improving the residency experience;
- administer the Wachtmeister Award;
- organize social gatherings to nurture the engagement of VCCA Fellows and supporters.
The expected time commitment is an average of 3-4 hours per month, with additional time for specific projects.
Self-Nominations
Self-Nomination Period: October 1–31, 2026
New members announced: December 15, 2026
Term to begin: January 1, 2027
The Fellows Council self-nomination form outlines the expectations of elected Fellows Council members. Self-nominees are asked to provide biographical and contact information and answer the following five questions, each with a character limit of 700:
- What draws you to service on the Fellows Council?
- How much time could you commit to meetings and service per month? Please describe your availability.
- What is one project you would like to see the Fellows Council undertake to further the goal of nurturing the engagement of VCCA Fellows and supporters?
- Please share any experience relevant to service on the Fellows Council.
- Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself and your experience with VCCA?