May Updates
What do the VCA and Pharrell Williams have in common? Lifting the state of Virginia through the arts! As Pharrell returned his SOMETHING IN THE WATER festival to his native state of Virginia, the Virginia Commission for the Arts jumped…
VCA News
Tiffany Ferreira
The VCA Supports Major Arts Experience in Virginia as Sponsor of SOMETHING IN THE WATER
Richmond, VA –– The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of SOMETHING IN THE WATER, a multi-day music and culture festival, on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. The festival is led by Pharrell Williams,…
High School Senior Evalynn Bogusz Wins Virginia’s Poetry Out Loud Competition
Evalynn Bogusz, a senior at Heritage High School, Leesburg, is the 2023 Poetry Out Loud State Champion. The competition took place Friday, March 10, 2023, at VPM, Virginia’s home for Public Media, where Miss Bogusz competed along with eleven…
The VCA Announces Poetry Out Loud 2023 Finalists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2023 The VCA Announces Poetry Out Loud 2023 Finalists Richmond, VA –– The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) proudly announces its 2022 – 2023 Poetry Out Loud finalists participating in the upcoming state finals…
February Updates
Watch the Impact Celebration On January 23, the VCA hosted an Impact Celebration, bringing together arts leaders, arts stars, and arts champions to celebrate the impact of the arts on Virginia. Those who missed the wonderful inspiration and intel shared…
January Updates
On the Calendar February 1 Grant Deadline: FY24 GOS Short Form FY23 CCPG Final Report Foundant February 2 Teaching Artist Roster Meet & Greet Virtual Offering By Invitation February 8 Meet & Greet Williamsburg Register Here February 15 Telling the…
The VCA Announces 2022-2023 Artist Fellowship Award Recipients
$75,000 Awarded Across the Disciplines of Songwriting and Works on Paper Richmond, VA –– The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) announces the Artist Fellowship award recipients for 2022-2023. This year debuts Songwriting, the program’s newest discipline, alongside Works on…
VCA Debuts New Event
The VCA celebrates the impact of the arts on Virginia! On Monday, January 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the VCA, in partnership with host Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, brings together arts organizations and arts leaders of Virginia…
The VCA Adds Five New Artists to Its Prestigious Touring Artist Roster
The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) announces the addition of five talented artists/ensembles to the statewide Touring Artist Roster. Hailing from diverse regions of the Commonwealth and representing distinct voices and genres, the new artists include: Francesca Hurst, a…