Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, VCCA is proud to offer a rotating selection of fully-funded fellowships at each of our three annual application deadlines (January 15, May 15, and September 15).
At each deadline, applicants will be considered for a VCCA residency and as many fully-funded fellowships for which they are eligible; only one application with a single application fee is required per deadline.
Financial Assistance: In addition to the fully-funded fellowships listed on this page, significant financial assistance is available throughout the year. All eligible applicants demonstrating financial need are considered for financial aid funding to help cover the cost of their residency.
Application Fee Waivers: If the application fee presents a hardship, applicants should (1) begin the application, then (2) reach out to Artists Services at vcca@vcca.com to request an application fee waiver at least 5 days before the application deadline.
Please Note: Fellowship details are subject to change as funding priorities shift and new opportunities become available.
Browse current fully-funded fellowship opportunities by deadline below:
Application Opens February 1
Deadline: May 15
Spring at Mt. San Angelo
The following fully-funded fellowships are expected to be available for the Spring 2027 residency period at Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia.
Christina Chiu Latinx Writers Fellowship
Who: Writers, with preference given to those of Latin American descent
What: Residency of up to two-weeks at Mt. San Angelo
When: Spring 2027 (January – April)
Barbara Crooker Caregiving Fellowship
Who: Artists in any discipline who are caregivers to an ill or disabled family member
What: Residency of up to two-weeks at Mt. San Angelo When: Spring 2027 (January – April)
Richard E. Cytowic Nonfiction Fellowship
Who: Writers of long-form nonfiction, with preference given to writers who are gay, residents of Washington D.C., or caregivers to an ill or disabled family member What: Residency of up to two-weeks at Mt. San Angelo When: Spring 2027 (January – April)
Jacques and Natasha Gelman Fellowship
Who: Visual artists, with preference given to those of African American and Latin American descent
What: Two-week or one-month residency at Mt. San Angelo; $1,000 honorarium When: Spring 2027 (January – April)
Goldfarb Family Fellowship
Who: Writers of creative nonfiction
What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo When: Spring 2027 (January – April)
Greater Opportunity Fellowships
Who: 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
What: Residency of up to two-weeks at Mt. San Angelo When: Spring 2027 (January – April)
Montana Fellowship
Who: Artists in any discipline who live in Montana What: One-month residency at Mt. San Angelo When: Spring 2027 (January – April)
Tahira Zaheer Fellowship for South Asian Writers
Who: Writers, with preference given to those who are South Asian
What: Residency of up to two-weeks at Mt. San Angelo
When: Spring 2027 (January – April)
Wachtmeister Award
The Wachtmeister Award is presented every two years in rotation to a prominent writer, visual artist, or composer whose significant achievement in the arts is widely recognized.
2027 Call for Applicants
Who: Established interdisciplinary visual artist pushing the boundaries of traditional and nontraditional materials and approaches; Applicants must not have had a previous residency at VCCA
What: Residency of up to 30 days at Mt. San Angelo; $1,000 honorarium; $750 travel stipend
When: May 1, 2027 – August 31, 2028
Applications Open June 1
Deadline: September 15
Summer at Mt. San Angelo
The following fully-funded fellowships are expected to be available for the Summer 2027 residency period at Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia.
Christina Chiu Latinx Writers Fellowship
Who: Writers, with preference given to those of Latin American descent
What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)
SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship
Who: Visual artists, with preference given to Native Americans or women What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)
Greater Opportunity Fellowships
Who: 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
What: Residency of up to two-weeks at Mt. San Angelo When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)
Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation Fellowship in Photography
Who: Photographers who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Fellowship
Who: MICA faculty with at least three years of service What: Two- or three-week residency at Mt. San Angelo When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)
Anne Spencer Fellowship
Who: Writers, with preference given to those of African American descent What: One-month residency at Mt. San Angelo; $1,500 honorarium When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)
Le Moulin à Nef
The following fellowships are expected to be available for the 2027 residency season at le Moulin à Nef in Auvillar, France.
Sheila Gulley Pleasants Fellowship
Who: VCCA Fellows in need of financial assistance
What: Need-based financial support to attend a residency at le Moulin à Nef When: 2027 Moulin à Nef Residency Season (March–November)
The Germaine Poliakov Fellowship
Who: Writers who are VCCA Fellows
What: 18-day residency at le Moulin à Nef; $1000 travel stipend When: 2027 Moulin à Nef Residency Season (March–November)
The Spiral Shell Fellowship
Who: Writers who are VCCA Fellows
What: 18-day residency at le Moulin à Nef; $1000 travel stipend When: 2027 Moulin à Nef Residency Season (March–November)
Application Opens October 1
Deadline: January 15
Fall at Mt. San Angelo
The following fully-funded fellowships are expected to be available for the Fall 2027 residency period at Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia.
SoHyun Bae Sponsored Residency
Who: Painters who have received a Master of Fine Arts degree within the past three years What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo When: Fall 2027 (September – December)
Alonzo Davis Fellowship
Who: American writers, visual artists, and composers, with preference given to those of African or Latin American descent What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo; $500 honorarium When: Fall 2027 (September – December)
Greater Opportunity Fellowships
Who: 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
What: Residency of up to two-weeks at Mt. San Angelo When: Fall 2027 (September – December)
Edith Leonian Words and Music Collaborative Fellowship
Who: Two artists working together on an artistic project combining words and music What: Two-week collaborative residency at Mt. San Angelo; $500 honoraria When: Fall 2027 (September – December)
Alison Lurie Memorial Fellowship
Who: Fiction writers, with preference given to women What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo When: Fall 2027 (September – December)
Sara Pennypacker Fellowship
Who: Writers creating substantive work for children What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo; $500 stipend When: Fall 2027 (September – December)
Steven Petrow and Julie Petrow-Cohen LGBTQ+ Fellowship
Who: Writers in any genre, with preference given to those who self-identify as LGBTQ+ What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo When: Fall 2027 (September – December)
Marian Treger Fellowship for Enduring Creativity
Who: Female-identifying fiction writers, screenwriters, or visual artists, emerging in mid-life and beyond, whose creative paths may have been detoured or hindered by chronic health conditions or disabilities What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo; $400 stipend When: Fall 2027 (September – December)
