Event
January 23, 2020
We believe the arts are central to the human experience.
Our Mission & Values
VCFA is a global community of artists continuously redefining what it means to be an arts college. We measure our success by our ability to foster the excellence of emerging and established practitioners.
By the Numbers
VCFA’s nine widely acclaimed programs (eight low-residency and one residential) offer graduate degrees in a wide range of arts disciplines. A few other notable numbers:
3698
alumnx across the US and around the world
5:1
maximum student-to-faculty ratio
$1M+
in scholarships awarded annually
Artists, whether they’re practicing in the visual arts or the narrative arts, are storytellers and sense-makers. I think it’s the artists who propel us to envision a more perfect world.
Leslie Ward
| Interim President and President-Elect
What is Low-Residency?
Low-residency works with your life as it is. You don’t have to change your job, family responsibilities, and community involvement to earn your master’s degree at VCFA.
Experience VCFA
Visit our campus to see how you can take your work to the next level and earn your MFA or MA in a welcoming, committed community of artists. Or, let us host your event!
Diversity & Inclusion
At VCFA, we are committed to collaborating with our full community to build and sustain a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Latest News & Events
Event
January 20, 2020
MFA in Writing & Publishing Spring 2020 Reading Series
Join us as we kick off the MFA in Writing & Publishing program's Friday Night Reading Series for Spring 2020. This will be a very…
News
January 19, 2020
VCFA Makes List of Top Graphic Design Programs
The MFA in Graphic Design program was named Best Low-Residency Program on Intelligent.com's 2020 list of the Top 10 Online Master's in Graphic Design Programs.
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