Is Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) a legitimate artist residency?

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Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA)

Name: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA)
Address: Amherst, United States
Rating: 5.0

Amherst, United States

5.0(1 review)· 100% recommend

1 to 6 weeksYear-RoundRuralNature-ImmersiveHousing

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About

The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) stands out as a prestigious international residency that fervently supports the uninterrupted creativity of artists across various disciplines. With two distinct locations, one nestled in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains at Mt. San Angelo and the other in the picturesque French village of Auvillar at Le Moulin à Nef, VCCA offers unique environments conducive to artistic exploration and productivity. Residencies vary from one to six weeks, accommodating over 20 artists per session, including writers, visual artists, and composers. These residencies provide private bedrooms, en-suite baths, individual studio spaces, and communal meals prepared with local ingredients, catering to a range of dietary needs. The serene settings, combined with the community of like-minded peers, inspire deep focus and significant progress on creative projects. Furthermore, VCCA encourages interaction among its residents, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas and practices that enrich each artist's experience. This residency is ideal for those seeking a blend of solitude for their work and the stimulating company of fellow artists in idyllic locations.

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Disciplines

Drawing Installation Interdisciplinary Writing / Literature Multidisciplinary Painting Performance Sound / Music Video / Film

Facilities

Private StudioPrivate RoomPrivate BathroomFull Catered MealsCommon SpaceTechnical Equipment

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Rating Breakdown

Location

2.5

Studio

5.0

Professional

1.0

Support

5.0

Community

5.0

Reviews(1)

Anonymous

May 2024

I had one of the best times at VCCA. I only spent two weeks there but I made such great memories, I was really lucky to be there with a great group of artists. So many of us had mentioned that we hadn't laughed that much in ages, I really think it can be a place where you make friends for life! It was sad when we had to start leaving and saying our goodbyes. The team at VCCA are very accommodating and it was really nice having our 3 meals a day prepared for us. But I do wish the meals were larger portions and they were better with dietary restrictions. Often they wouldn't make substitutions for your restrictions so you would have to eat less food. A lot of us were still hungry by the end of the night too. One thing to be aware of is that this is on a plantation. I had no idea when I got there and it was a huge shock. It would be better if that made it more obvious on their website.

Location 2.5Studio 5Professional 1Support 5Community 5