From residencies to readings, exhibitions to activism, concerts to Q&A sessions, the VCFA calendar has events to keep you entertained and inspired.
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The MFA in Writing program's summer 2021 residency runs from June 22 to July 1. The residency will feature public readings by five visiting writers, including a program alumnx. Learn more about them at the links below. Khaled Mattawa Visiting Poet & Translator Paige Ackerson-Kiely Visiting Alumnx Poet Jerald Walker Visiting Creative Nonfiction Writer Laura van […]
As part of its summer 2021 residency, the MFA in Writing program will present a public reading by Visiting Alumnx Poet Paige Ackerson-Kiely on Sunday, June 27, at 7:30 pm ET. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
As part of its summer 2021 residency, the MFA in Writing program will present a public reading by Visiting Creative Nonfiction Writer Jerald Walker on Monday, June 28, at 7:30 pm ET. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
As part of its summer 2021 residency, the MFA in Writing program will present a public reading by Visiting Fiction Writers Laura van den Berg and Paul Yoon on Tuesday, June 29, at 7:30 pm ET. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
The MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program’s summer residency will be held remotely July 7–16, with an exciting lineup of livestreamed public events.
As part of its summer 2021 residency, the MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program will present a reading and lecture by Visiting Writer/Illustrator Daria Peoples-Riley on Saturday, July 10, at 11:30 am ET. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube. DISCOVER YOUR HIDDEN STORY In this lecture, Daria will share how we […]
As part of its summer 2021 residency, the MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program will present a reading and lecture by Visiting Writer Rita Williams-Garcia on Saturday, July 10, at 3:45 pm ET. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube. THE BLUES AND CLAYTON BYRD GOES UNDERGROUND Cool Papa Byrd said the blues […]
As part of its summer 2021 residency, the MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program will present Rita Williams-Garcia in conversation with Louise Hawes about the craft of writing for young people on Tuesday, July 13, at 6 pm ET. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
As part of its summer 2021 residency, the MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program will present a book release celebration for Rita Williams-Garcia's new adult novel, A Sitting in St. James, on Tuesday, July 13, at 7:15 pm ET. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
As part of its summer 2021 residency, the MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program will present a reading and lecture by Visiting Writer Randy Ribay on Thursday, July 15, at 11:30 am ET. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
(Featured work: Emily Warren, ’21) The MFA in Visual Art residency will be held remotely July 21–29, featuring artist-talks by graduating students, exhibitions, and esteemed visiting artists and scholars. Exhibitions New & Returning Student Exhibition: Visit the virtual 3D gallery » Graduating Student Exhibition: Visit the virtual 3D gallery » Artist-in-Residence Ann Burke Daly Ann […]
Three summer 2021 graduates of the MFA in Visual Art program will present artist-talks on Sunday, July 25, at 6:30 pm ET. RSVP here, and view the graduates' bios below. View bio: Ben Metzger View bio: Matthew Gernt View bio: Maria Trujillo
Three summer 2021 graduates of the MFA in Visual Art program will present artist-talks on Monday, July 26, at 7 pm ET. RSVP here, and view the graduates' bios below. View bio: Emily Warren View bio: Erin Snyder View bio: Anna Crow
Three summer 2021 graduates of the MFA in Visual Art program will present artist-talks on Tuesday, July 27, at 8 pm ET. RSVP here, and view the graduates' bios below. View bio: Brian Divis View bio: Anna Mastropolo
Three summer 2021 graduates of the MFA in Visual Art program will present artist-talks on Wednesday, July 28, at 7:30 pm ET. RSVP here, and view the graduates' bios below. View bio: Jess Pope View bio: Julie Krishnaswami View bio: Feral Fagiola