The Virginia Commission for the Arts

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VCA Presents: A Virtual Artist Showcase

Come in from the cold, and join us for the VCA Presents: Virtual Artist Showcase. And remember to support your local artists, support your local venues, and go see some of the tremendous arts and cultural offerings in regions all across the Commonwealth. Learn more, here.
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FY23 Guidelines out for Public Comment.

The Guidelines may be found here, and will be open for Public Comment until Monday, November 22, 2021. Comments may be emailed to Executive Director Janet Starke.
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Grant Advisory Panels

The advisory panels of the Virginia Commission for the Arts make recommendations and give guidance that will affect the future of the arts in the Commonwealth. Learn more here.
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Latest News

VCA sends grant announcements, press releases, important news and opportunities as they become available. To join or leave the email list, follow the guided instructions, HERE.

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Performing Arts Touring Assistance

This grant program supports touring by Virginia performing artists and ensembles within the state. The touring activities are restricted to those listed in the Commission’s annual Tour Directory. Learn More Here!
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Artist Fellowships

Artist Fellowships recognize the creative excellence of individual Virginia artists and support their pursuit of artistic excellence. Learn More, HERE
Guidelines for Funding

The Virginia Commission for the Arts Booard approved FY2022 Guidelines for Funding (July 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022) on Decemeber 10, 2020.Learn More, HERE.
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Is a VCA Grant Right for You?

Virginia Commission for the Arts celebrates and champions artistic excellence and encourages growth in artistic creativity, quality and innovation. Is a VCA Grant right for you? Find out HERE.

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General Operating Support

General Operating Support Grants assist organizations of artistic merit in fulfilling their missions by providing funds to maintain their stability and encourage their advancement. Learn More Here!
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Technical and Organizational Assistance Grants

Technical and Organizational Assistance Grants assist arts organizations in improving their artistic quality, service or benefit to the community, or management. Learn More, HERE
Creative Communities Partnership Grants

Creative Communities Partnership Grants encourage local governments to support the arts. Learn More
Foundant Online Grant System

Welcome to the Virginia Commission for the Arts' online Grant Management Software provided by Foundant Technologies © 2021 Click Here.

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Virginia Poetry Out Loud

Virginia Commission for the Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation is pleased to support Poetry Out Loud. Learn More Here!
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Teaching Artist Roster

Virginia Commission for the Arts celebrates and champions artistic excellence and encourages growth in artistic creativity, quality and innovation. Apply for the Teaching Artist Roster, HERE
Artists in Education Express (AIEx) Grants

The AIEx Program provides support of up to $1,500 (15 percent cash match) to eligible Virginia PreK-12 schools, not-for profit organizations, and units of government for short-term residencies focused on participatory and experiential learning conducted by professional teaching artists. Learn More
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Artists in Education Grant

These grants provide Virginia’s students and teachers’ opportunities to work with professional artists either in a school setting or through after-school or summer activities. Find applications and additional information, here.