The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) announces grant allocations totaling more than $5.1 million into communities, arts organizations, and arts-centric programs across the Commonwealth of Virginia for FY25. “The arts – and those organizations that engage through the…
The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) is pleased to announce the election of Barbara Bailey Parker of Collinsville as the new Chair of the Commission Board for the 2024–2025 term. The election took place during VCA’s June meeting at…
The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) is delighted to announce grant awards totaling over $100,000 for VA250 Impact Grants. The VCA’s new grant initiative, in partnership with the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), offers one-time programmatic support for…
The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) is excited to share a grant announcement from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for the upcoming fiscal year, in which over a million dollars of federal funding is allocated to drive…
Richmond, VA | The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) announces its newest cohort of teaching artists to the statewide Teaching Artist Roster. The Roster serves as an online resource for Virginia’s nonprofits, units of local and tribal government, or…
The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) unveiled a colorful new license plate that serves to support the state’s vibrant arts community. A portion of the fee for each Virginians for the Arts plate goes directly to the VCA and…
The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) announces the Artist Fellowship award recipients for 2023-2024. This year marks Printmaking as a singular and stand-alone discipline for the first time in 35 years, and Choreography for the first time in a…
Richmond, VA | The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) announces its most extensive cohort of new artists and ensembles to date, welcoming to its prestigious statewide Touring Artist Roster: American Shakespeare Center | Staunton Fuse Ensemble Arts Collective |…
The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) announces an investment of over $5.5 million into the arts ecosystem across the Commonwealth of Virginia for FY24. “It is the distinct honor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to recognize the organizations and…
The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) announces the selection of disciplines for its annual Artist Fellowship program. This year, Printmaking and Choreography serve as the artistic disciplines, marking Printmaking as a singular and stand-alone discipline for the first time…
The VCA is excited to announce an open call for experienced Virginia performing/touring artists and ensembles to apply for inclusion in its FY25 Touring Artist Roster. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and engage with diverse communities across…
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,…
