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September 17, 2019
About
As the only college devoted exclusively to graduate fine arts education, VCFA offers artists and writers a transformative and progressive educational experience.
Our Mission & Values
We are a global community of artists continuously redefining what it means to be an arts college. We measure success by our ability to foster the excellence of emerging and established practitioners.
Diversity & Inclusion
At VCFA, we are committed to working in partnership with all members of our college and the external community to build and sustain a welcoming and inclusive environment.
What Is Low-Residency?
We know art doesn’t exist in a void but within a social context, so the low-residency structure works with your life as it is. Learn why low-residency is right for you.
Our History
For the last 175 years, VCFA’s campus has been a pillar institution in Vermont, serving thousands of students from across the country.
1834
founding of Newbury Seminary, our predecessor
1868
campus moves to Montpelier
2008
VCFA purchases campus and 3 MFA programs
It is when we practice art, when we create, when we work with meaning, when we work with ideas and language and design, that we understand what it means to be human.
Thomas Christopher Greene
| President
VCFA at a Glance
General information about our degree programs, scholarships, student population, tuition costs, and more.
Faculty & Staff
Diverse and accomplished, our faculty are working professionals who provide one-on-one mentorship, helping students refine their craft, create a body of work, and develop a distinctive artistic vision.
Jobs at VCFA
Named one of the “Best Places To Work in Vermont” for the past six years, VCFA prides itself on being the arts hub of central Vermont and one of the biggest and best employers in this remarkable small city.
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Latest News & Events
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News
September 4, 2019
Writing & Publishing Community Classes
We’re excited to announce our lineup of enrichment writing classes for the Montpelier community this fall!
Event
August 9, 2019
International MFA Summer 2019 Public Events
The International MFA in Creative Writing & Literary Translation is holding its first-ever Vermont residency on VCFA's Montpelier campus August 14–20, and there will be…
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