Housing and Meals

New and continuing students are required to reside in campus dormitories during the residencies. This encourages cohesiveness and a sense of community, both of which are central to the learning experience. Mealtimes in the cafeteria, operated by the New England Culinary Institute, also provide opportunity for dialogue and communication between faculty, students, and visitors.

VCFA Library

The VCFA Library serves the reading, research and study interests of VCFA students, alumni and faculty. The Vermont College of Fine Arts World Catalog lists the combined card catalogs of over 60,000 libraries worldwide. One simple search interface searches through a single catalog that lists virtually every book ever printed! It also lists millions of sound recordings, periodical titles, movies, maps, musical scores and manuscripts. Most titles are available via Interlibrary Loan. The VCFA Library Catalog also lists over 100,000 locally owned books and thousands of periodical articles that are immediately available in digital formats. Library services include Interlibrary Loan, reference and research assistance.

The T.W. Wood Gallery and Arts Center

The T.W. Wood Gallery and Arts Center was founded in 1897 by Thomas Waterman Wood, a native of Montpelier, and it has served as a cultural focus for the area for many years. The Wood presents a range of exhibitions, lectures, and educational offerings by artists of local and national interest. By protecting and displaying its impressive permanent collection, presenting a comprehensive range of exhibits by both historical and contemporary artists, and educating and enriching both the artistic community and the public, the T.W. Wood Gallery and Arts Center is a centerpiece of both cultural heritage and contemporary artist activity in the region.