Thinking about applying to an artist, writer, or composer residency?

Come join us for our conversation on residency applications on August 29th, 9-10AM PT / 12PM-1PM ET / 6-7PM CET / 7PM-8PM Eastern European Time!

The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) Fellows Council will host an online event featuring VCCA staff and experienced VCCA fellows from each genre.

We will share strategies and tips for residency applications and answer your questions to help get you started:

What are artist residencies and why should you consider joining an artist community?
How to decide whether you're ready to apply?
How do you determine if a residency is a good fit for you?
How do you put together a strong portfolio?
What do you include in the bio and artist statement?

The VCCA is one of the oldest international American artist residencies, and has supported the careers of thousands of visual artists, composers and writers in the last 50 years.

With campuses in Virginia and France, and an international residency exchange program in place, the VCCA hosts over 400 emerging, established and outsider artists from the US and all over the world each year!

The next Application Deadline is September 15th.

Feel free to bring your questions about the VCCA for Staff, and your general questions about residency applications to our seasoned Fellows who have experience applying and being awarded multiple residencies.

VCCA Links:

https://www.vcca.com/apply/

https://www.vcca.com/apply/fully-funded-fellowships/

https://www.vcca.com/apply/financial-information/financial-assistance/

August 2025 Art Residency Application Primer: An Interactive Conversation