In addition to its investments, the VCA contributes to the arts ecosystem of Virginia through special initiatives.

Join the Virginia Commission for the Arts and our host Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for a celebration focused on the impact of the arts across the Commonwealth of Virginia! The VCA convenes art practitioners and leaders in both emerging and established arts organizations as they elevate their work and its impact within Virginia’s communities. Learn more, here.

The words of great poets literally come to life in Poetry Out Loud, a literary arts program created by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation. The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) supports students across the Commonwealth enriched by this arts education program that encourages memorization, performance, and public speaking skills. Learn more, here.