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October 25, 2024
Admissions Information
Now accepting applications for 2025. Take the next step: Learn more about our six MFA programs and apply!Our Unique Model
As the only college devoted exclusively to graduate fine arts education, VCFA offers artists and writers a transformative educational experience and an inclusive creative community.Academics
VCFA's outstanding faculty and highly individualized curriculum will help you refine your craft, experiment creatively, and develop a meaningful body of work.Our Mission & Values
VCFA is a global community of artists continuously redefining what it means to be an arts college. We measure our success by our ability to foster the excellence of emerging and established practitioners. Learn More>>
Art, in all its forms, has a unique ability to transcend the barriers that often divide us. It speaks a universal language that can touch hearts, ignite minds, and bring people together. In a world where divisiveness and discord seem ever-present, the role of the artist is more critical than ever.
Andrew Ramsammy
| Interim President
Latest News
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August 20, 2024
Author Louise Hawes Named as the Next VCFA Katherine Paterson Chair
Author, educator, and founding faculty member of the VCFA Writing for Children & Adults program Louise Hawes has been announced as the next VCFA Katherine...
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August 5, 2024
Announcing VCFA’s Exciting New Chapter as a CalArts Affiliate!
VCFA is now officially part of the CalArts family!
By the Numbers
VCFA’s six widely acclaimed programs offer graduate degrees in a wide range of arts disciplines. A few other notable numbers:
3975
alumnx across the US and around the world
5:1
maximum student-to-faculty ratio
$1M+
in scholarships awarded annually
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