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We believe the arts are central to the human experience.

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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.

Our Programs

VCFA’s unparalleled programs and highly individualized curriculum will help you refine your craft and develop a meaningful body of work.

By the Numbers

VCFA’s eight widely acclaimed programs offer graduate degrees in a wide range of arts disciplines. A few other notable numbers:

3870
alumnx across the US and around the world
5:1
maximum student-to-faculty ratio
$1M+
in scholarships awarded annually
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Artists, whether they’re practicing in the visual arts or the narrative arts, are storytellers and sense-makers. I think it’s the artists who propel us to envision a more perfect world.
Leslie Ward | President

Student Work

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Our award-winning students push boundaries, break new ground, and further the cultural conversation with their work.
Our award-winning students push boundaries, break new ground, and further the cultural conversation with their work.
Our award-winning students push boundaries, break new ground, and further the cultural conversation with their work.
Our award-winning students push boundaries, break new ground, and further the cultural conversation with their work.

The VCFA Experience

VCFA offers low-residency study options for all kinds of learners. Visit our campus to see how you can take your work to the next level and earn your MFA in a welcoming, committed community of artists. Or, let us host your event!

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Diversity & Inclusion

At VCFA, we are committed to collaborating with our full community to build and sustain a welcoming, inclusive environment.

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Latest News & Events

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MFA in WCYA Winter 2021 Residency Events

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MFA in WCYA Winter 2021 Residency Events

News January 6, 2021

Black Design in America: Essential Courses

Polymode, the design studio founded and co-led by MFA in Graphic Design faculty member Silas Munro, is facilitating a series of essential courses on the…
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MFA in Visual Art Winter 2021 Residency Events

The MFA in Visual Art residency will be held remotely January 22–30, featuring artist-talks by graduating students, exhibitions, and esteemed visiting artists and scholars.
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