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…
The VCA Debuts New Logo
The Virginia Commission for the Arts excitedly debuts a new logo this week that is representative of the agency’s vibrancy and support of all art disciplines for the benefit of all Virginians. The logo includes an outer circle of radiating color blocks…
Virginia Commission for the Arts Announces New Slate of Commission Officers
The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) is pleased to announce its officers for the 2022-2023 year. Dr. Dena Jennings from Orange will serve as Chair, with Robert Goudie from Reston serving as Vice Chair and Amanda Pillion from Abingdon serving…
Welcome the New VCA Executive Director, Margaret Hancock

Margaret Hancock has been appointed to lead the Virginia Commission for the Arts! “As we work to ensure Virginia is the best place to live, work, and raise a family, the arts continue to play a vital role,” said Secretary…