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) is excited to announce a new educational partnership through which The Wayne Theatre will serve as the host and administrator of this year’s Poetry Out Loud. A national program sponsored by the National…
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,…
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…
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…
$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…
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 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 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…
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…
