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 virtual Writing Alumnx Reading Series continues this winter and spring with events on Thursday evenings once a month via Zoom. In collaboration with a collection of 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 […]
After graduating from VCFA, many of us hope to make the transition from student writer to published writer. But once the program ends, certain aspects of structure and community fall away, and recreating the connection to writing that we felt as students can prove elusive with the daily demands of a job and/or family responsibilities. […]
Enhance your expertise in strategic planning for a winning festival circuit at our upcoming event, featuring acclaimed filmmaker and director Cedric Hill. Gain exclusive access to Cedric's wealth of experience as he unveils the key tactics behind a successful film festival campaign. Through a critical analysis of his recent film’s, NOISY (2023), festival run, Cedric […]
With all book tours going remote in 2020, VCFA’s MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program began our Book Birthday Parties, a virtual series that celebrates recent publications from our WCYA network. Join us once again in celebrating these incredible books and amazing achievements of our beloved community in Winter and Spring 2024. […]
Join us to learn more about our low residency MFA programs and the application process. In this session we will discuss: MFA Program Overview What is Low Residency? Curriculum & Faculty Mentorship Preparing Your Application Q&A
We welcome you to join one of the upcoming info sessions below. We will provide an overview of the financial aid process, from filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and applying for VCFA scholarships to researching external funding opportunities and more. New to the financial aid process? Unsure if you will apply […]
Three award-winning authors (one an author-illustrator) discuss their go-to strategies for dynamic presentations. Whether it's talking to students in a school setting, on a panel talking nuts and bolts to educators at a conference setting, or doing readings at your local indie bookstore, these three fabulous creators know how to get audiences engaged, laughing, and […]