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 2022 residency runs from June 21–30. The residency will feature public readings by four visiting writers, including a program alumnx. Learn more about them at the links below. Dominic Bucca Visiting Alumnx CNF Writer Thursday, June 23 — view event page » Dolen Perkins-Valdez Visiting Fiction Writer Sunday, June […]
As part of its summer 2022 residency, the MFA in Writing program will present a free, public reading by Visiting Fiction Writer Dolen Perkins-Valdez on Sunday, June 26, at 7 pm ET. The event will be held in Alumnx Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.
As part of its summer 2022 residency, the MFA in Writing program will present a free, public reading by Visiting CNF Writer Jaquira Díaz on Monday, June 27, at 7 pm ET. The event will be held in Alumnx Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.
As part of its summer 2022 residency, the MFA in Writing program will present a free, public reading by Visiting Poet Kaveh Akbar on Tuesday, June 28, at 7 pm ET. The event will be held in Alumnx Hall and livestreamed on YouTube.
The MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program’s summer residency will be held both on campus and in the cloud July 6–15, with four livestreamed public lectures. Featured residency guests include visiting writer e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, writer-in-residence Veera Hiranandani, and visiting writer/illustrator Matt Phelan. Visit the pages linked below to learn more about the […]
Faculty member Louise Hawes will present a lecture titled “GRANDMA SHARK, WHAT BIG TEETH YOU HAVE! Or, Everything We've Gotten Wrong about Aging and How to Make It Write” on Sunday, July 10, from 4:30–5:30 pm ET as part of the MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program’s summer residency: “We are all […]
Writer-in-Residence Veera Hiranandani will present a lecture titled “You Can Go Home Again: Investigating the idea of home and identity can add depth to your characters” on Monday, July 11, from 4:30–5:30 pm ET as part of the MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program’s summer residency: “What is your main character's relationship […]
Visiting writer Matt Phelan will present a lecture titled "Thinking in Pictures: Writing for Illustrated Books (Even If You Don’t Draw)" on Wednesday, July 13, from 11 am – 12 pm ET as part of the MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program’s summer residency. More details on lecture content coming soon! This livestreamed […]
Faculty member Laura Shovan will present a lecture titled “She Rides Off into the Sunset” on Wednesday, July 13, from 4:30–5:30 pm ET as part of the MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program’s summer residency: “Come with me on a mission to break down the classic girl quest model. You know the […]
Join us on Zoom on Thursday, July 14, from 6:30–8:30 pm ET for a design workshop with visiting designer Favianna Rodriguez, co-presented by the Center for Arts + Social Justice and VCFA's MFA in Graphic Design program. Rodriguez, artist activist of Oakland, California, will host a poster design workshop to explore how art, design, and […]
The MFA in Visual Art program's summer 2022 residency will be held on campus July 20–28. This residency will be a platform to reconnect and reflect on the program's core values. In the words of program founder G. Roy Levin, the program "remains adventurous and collaborative in spirit, 'owned' by all involved." The program has […]
On Friday, July 22, from 7–9 pm ET, visiting scholar Lewis Gordon will give a presentation as part of the MFA in Visual Art program's summer 2022 residency. This event is free and open to all VCFA students, faculty, alumnx, and staff but is not open to the general public. RSVP for the presentation at […]
On Sunday, July 24, from 7–8:30 pm ET, Artist-in-Residence Ghazaleh Avarzamani will give a presentation as part of the MFA in Visual Art program's summer 2022 residency. This event is free and open to all VCFA students, faculty, alumnx, and staff but is not open to the general public. Learn more about Avarzamani and her […]
On Monday, July 25, 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 Leah Byck, Josephine Chase, and Shellie Kacillas on the profiles linked from each of their names, and RSVP at the link below […]
On Tuesday, July 26, 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 Bethany LeJeune, John Schartung, and Nina Valdera on the profiles linked from each of their names, and RSVP at the link below […]
On Wednesday, July 27, from 4–5:30 pm ET, visiting scholar John Zeppetelli will give a presentation as part of the MFA in Visual Art program's summer 2022 residency. This event is free and open to all VCFA students, faculty, alumnx, and staff but is not open to the general public. RSVP for the presentation at […]
The MFA in Music Composition residency will hold its summer residency on campus July 31 through August 6. The program will host four different guest ensembles and performers this summer, premiering pieces written by our students that reflect a widely versatile cross-section of approaches to new music. These events will be livestreamed on the program's […]
On Monday, August 1, at 8 pm ET the MFA in Music Composition program will present an evening of electronic sound and multimedia as part of its summer residency. VCFA students and faculty will perform new work for instruments with live electronic sound and video. This event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
On Tuesday, August 2, at 8 pm ET, Hub New Music (Michael Avitabile, flute; Gleb Kanasevich, clarinet; Meg Rohrer, violin/viola; Jesse Christeson, cello) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on YouTube.
On Wednesday, August 3, at 8 pm ET, Hub New Music (Michael Avitabile, flute; Gleb Kanasevich, clarinet; Meg Rohrer, violin/viola; Jesse Christeson, cello) and Thalea String Quartet (Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello; Kumiko Sakamoto, violin; Lauren Spaulding, viola; Christopher Whitley, violin) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be […]
We'd love to talk to you about how our MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults can help you deepen your writing and make you part of this supportive and worldwide community. Join Program Director Katie Rasmussen and Director of Recruitment Ann Dávila Cardinal to get your questions answered and learn more about this […]
On Thursday, August 4, at 8 pm ET, Thalea String Quartet (Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello; Kumiko Sakamoto, violin; Lauren Spaulding, viola; Christopher Whitley, violin) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on YouTube.
On Friday, August 5, at 1:30 pm ET, Anna's Ghost (Quincy Davis, drums; Anna Elder, vocals; Keisuke Matsuno, guitar; Anna Webber, flute & tenor saxophone; Simón Willson, bass) and Kamilla Arku will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on YouTube.
On Friday, August 5, at 8 pm ET the MFA in Music Composition program will present a songwriting showcase as part of its summer residency. The Songwriting Showcase highlights the diverse songwriting and performing talents of the students, alumnx, and faculty of the program. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
On Saturday, August 6, at 1:30 pm ET, Anna's Ghost (Quincy Davis, drums; Anna Elder, vocals; Keisuke Matsuno, guitar; Anna Webber, flute & tenor saxophone; Simón Willson, bass) and Kamilla Arku will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on YouTube.