Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Fully Funded Fellowships (Due Sep. 15)
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Fully Funded Fellowships
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, VCCA is proud to offer a rotating selection of fully-funded fellowships at each of our three annual application deadlines (January 15, May 15, and September 15).
At each deadline, applicants will be considered for a VCCA residency and as many fully-funded fellowships for which they are eligible; only one application with a single application fee is required per deadline.
Financial Assistance: In addition to the fully-funded fellowships listed on this page, significant financial assistance is available throughout the year. All eligible applicants demonstrating financial need are considered for financial aid funding to help cover the cost of their residency.
Application Fee Waivers: If the application fee presents a hardship, applicants should reach out to Artists Services at vcca@vcca.com to request an application fee waiver at least 5 days before the application deadline.
Please Note: Fellowship details are subject to change as funding priorities shift and new opportunities become available.
Summer at Mt. San Angelo
The following fully-funded fellowships are available for the Summer 2026 residency period at Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia.
Christina Chiu AAPI Writers Fellowship
Who: Writers, with preference given to those who self-identify as part of the AAPI community
What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo
When: Summer 2026 (May 1 – August 31)
SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship
Who: Visual artists, with preference given to Native Americans or women
What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo
When: Summer 2026 (May 1 – August 31)
Greater Opportunity Fellowships
Who: Artists in any discipline who have not previously been in residence at VCCA, with preference given to those who self-identify as people of color
What: Residency of up to two-weeks at Mt. San Angelo
When: Summer 2026 (May 1 – August 31)
Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation Fellowship in Photography
Who: Photographers who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo
When: Summer 2026 (May 1 – August 31)
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Fellowship
Who: MICA faculty with at least three years of service
What: Two- or three-week residency at Mt. San Angelo
When: Summer 2026 (May 1 – August 31)
Richard S. and Julia Louise Reynolds Poetry Fellowship
Who: Poets
What: Three-week residency at Mt. San Angelo
When: Summer 2026 (May 1 – August 31)
Anne Spencer Fellowship
Who: Composers, with preference given to those of African American descent
What: One-month residency at Mt. San Angelo; $1,500 honorarium
When: Summer 2026 (May 1 – August 31)