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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Join us to learn more about our low residency MFA programs and the application process. In this session we will discuss: Overview of VCFA programs What does low residency look like at VCFA? What is expected in a typical semester? What is residency? Learn more about our faculty mentorship model First steps for preparing your application […]
The virtual Writing Alumnx Reading Series continues this semester 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 campus. These […]
A discussion with Fernando Flores, Rick Jackson, Clifford Thompson and Nance Van Winckel. Hosted by Adam McOmber Each faculty member will discuss their “long haul” from beginning writer, to published author, to sustaining the writing and publication process. There will be time for questions and answers and discussion. Join us on March 11, 8 PM […]
Join us to learn more about our low residency MFA programs and the application process. In this session we will discuss: Overview of VCFA programs What does low residency look like at VCFA? What is expected in a typical semester? What is residency? Learn more about our faculty mentorship model First steps for preparing your application […]
Join us to learn more about our low residency MFA programs and the application process. In this session we will discuss: Overview of VCFA programs What does low residency look like at VCFA? What is expected in a typical semester? What is residency? Learn more about our faculty mentorship model First steps for preparing your application […]
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 2025. […]
Have you ever wondered how contributors to anthologies receive their invitations? How do those writers—particularly those who have yet to publish books or secure agents—get noticed? Are you curious about what anthologies expect of contributors (number of revisions, turnaround, publication timeline, etc)?) Or maybe you simply want to learn more about a small, but thriving […]
What happens when you turn the camera on yourself? Join an exclusive screening and Q&A of Jena Burchick's (F’20) newest, personal and intimate documentary "what it felt like", which chronicles an autobiographical year in four trimesters through the visceral experience of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. With emphasis on reproductive justice and the storing and processing […]
ARC Artist Talks offers an interface formed to foster connections between graduates of VCFA’s MFA in Visual Art program from across decades and cohorts to nourish this alumnx network. Each ARC session will consist of ten-minute artist talks by VA alumnx, followed by ten minutes of discussion. If you'd like to present at one of […]
Join us to learn more about our low residency MFA programs and the application process. In this session we will discuss: Overview of VCFA programs What does low residency look like at VCFA? What is expected in a typical semester? What is residency? Learn more about our faculty mentorship model First steps for preparing your application […]
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 […]
Join us to learn more about our low residency MFA programs and the application process. In this session we will discuss: Overview of VCFA programs What does low residency look like at VCFA? What is expected in a typical semester? What is residency? Learn more about our faculty mentorship model First steps for preparing your application […]
Join us to learn more about our low residency MFA programs and the application process. In this session we will discuss: Overview of VCFA programs What does low residency look like at VCFA? What is expected in a typical semester? What is residency? Learn more about our faculty mentorship model First steps for preparing your application […]
The virtual Writing Alumnx Reading Series continues this semester 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 campus. These […]