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 Visual Art program's winter 2022 residency will be held January 27 through February 4. This residency will be a platform to discuss environmental issues in relation to cultural workers, artists, sustainability, and artists' materials. The program has invited a diverse group of artists, scholars, and researchers to share their ideas and work, […]
On Tuesday, February 1, from 7–9:30 pm ET, visiting scholar T. J. Demos will give a presentation as part of the MFA in Visual Art program's winter 2022 residency. This event is free and open to all VCFA students, faculty, alumnx, and staff but is not open to the general public. Demos is the author […]
On Wednesday, February 2, from 7–8:30 pm ET, three graduating students from the MFA in Visual Art program will present artist-talks on their work as part of their culminating residency. Learn more about Nell Daniel, Syed Hosain, and Tori Jackson on the profiles linked from each of their names, and RSVP at the link below […]
On Wednesday, February 2, from 9–10:30 pm ET, three graduating students from the MFA in Visual Art program will present artist-talks on their work as part of their culminating residency. Learn more about Nicholas Lima, Maiyan Linane, and Nadia Martinez on the profiles linked from each of their names, and RSVP at the link below […]
The MFA in Music Composition residency will host five different ensembles this winter, premiering pieces written by our students that reflect a widely versatile cross-section of approaches to new music. These events will be livestreamed via the VCFA Music Composition YouTube site. Visit the event pages linked below to learn more about each concert and […]
On Tuesday, February 8, at 8 pm ET, Talujon Percussion Trio (Tom Kolor, Michael Lipsey, and Matt Ward) and Ashley Bathgate will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on the program's YouTube page.
The MFA in Writing program is offering two alumnx lectures this month. Both events begin at 7:30 pm ET and are free, but pre-registration is required. (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.) February 9 Lecture by Tom McEachin ('04), "Moving from Doubt to Conviction" | Register […]
On Wednesday, February 9, at 8 pm ET, Talujon Percussion Trio (Tom Kolor, Michael Lipsey, and Matt Ward) and the Voice/Piano Trio (Jeremy Siskind, piano; Stephanie Meyers & Robert Frankenberry, voice) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on the program's YouTube page.
On Thursday, February 10, at 4 pm ET, Ashley Bathgate and Anna's Ghost (Mariel Bildsten, trombone; John Clark, French horn; Russ Johnson, trumpet; Red Wierenga, piano; Lisa Mezzacappa, bass; Brian Shankar Adler, percussion) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on the program's YouTube page.
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On Thursday, February 10, at 8 pm ET, the Voice/Piano Trio (Jeremy Siskind, piano; Stephanie Meyers & Robert Frankenberry, voice) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on the program's YouTube page.
On Friday, February 11, at 1:30 pm ET, Anna's Ghost (Mariel Bildsten, trombone; John Clark, French horn; Russ Johnson, trumpet; Red Wierenga, piano; Lisa Mezzacappa, bass; Brian Shankar Adler, percussion) and Chatham Baroque (Andrew Fouts, Baroque violin; Patricia Halverson, viola da gamba; Scott Pauley, theorbo) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. […]
On Saturday, February 12, at 1:30 pm ET, Chatham Baroque (Andrew Fouts, Baroque violin; Patricia Halverson, viola da gamba; Scott Pauley, theorbo) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on the program's YouTube page.
With all book tours going remote in 2020, VCFA’s MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program began a series of celebrations, Book Birthday Parties! Join program staff in celebrating these incredible books and amazing achievements of our beloved community. Use this link to register for an individual event or all four at once. […]
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The MFA in Writing program is offering a series of faculty presentations this winter/spring. All events begin at 7:30 pm ET and are free, but pre-registration is required. (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.) February 22 Readings by Bret Lott & David Wojahn | Register Now » […]
The MFA in Writing program is offering two alumnx lectures this month. Both events begin at 7:30 pm ET and are free, but pre-registration is required. (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.) February 9 Lecture by Tom McEachin ('04), "Moving from Doubt to Conviction" | Register […]
The virtual Writing Alumnx Reading Series continues this year with events on Thursday evenings once a month. In collaboration with a few MFA in Writing alumnx, we designed this series of readings based on the “Student Readings” many graduates of the low-residency writing program might remember from their time on campus. These brief and informal […]