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Admissions
January 6
Earn your MFA without uprooting your life.
Earn your MFA without uprooting your life.
VCFA’s low-residency model combines immersive residencies with one-on-one mentorship — so you can advance your art while staying rooted in your community.
Top Stories
News
April 16
VCFA Freezes Tuition for 2026–2027 Academic Year Amid Rising Costs Nationwide
VCFA will freeze tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year, citing financial progress and a commitment to keeping graduate arts education accessible amid rising costs nationwide.
VCFA Freezes Tuition for 2026–2027 Academic Year Amid Rising Costs Nationwide
News
VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
April 13
Brian Leung
VCFA Writers' Conference Faculty Brian Leung is a Lambda Literary Outstanding Mid-Career Prize recipient and Purdue professor, whose works include A Terrifying Brush with Optimism, Lost Men, and World Famous Love Acts.
Brian Leung
VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
February 24
Angela Morales
Meet essayist Angela Morales, PEN award-winning author of *The Girls in My Town*, now writing a coming-of-age memoir about growing up in a haunted house.
Angela Morales
VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
Faculty
February 23
James Chae| Program Chair, MFA in Visual Art; MFA in Graphic Design
Designer and educator James Chae, Program Chair of VCFA’s MFA in Visual Art and Graphic Design, explores design’s position amid consumerism, commercial imagery, and global politics.
James Chae| Program Chair, MFA in Visual Art; MFA in Graphic Design
Faculty
Faculty
February 20
Sue William Silverman | Faculty Co-chair, MFA in Writing
Co-chair, MFA in Writing — Award-winning memoirist, essayist, and poet Sue William Silverman, author of Acetylene Torch Songs and Love Sick, brings true stories to books, television, and national media.
Sue William Silverman | Faculty Co-chair, MFA in Writing
Faculty
Faculty
February 19
Linda Urban | Program Chair, WCYA
Program Chair, Writing for Children & Young Adults — Meet Linda Urban, author of middle grade, chapter books, picture books, and YA novels whose titles appear on 25+ state reading lists and major best books lists.
Linda Urban | Program Chair, WCYA
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Dec. 20, 2025
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Admissions
Jan. 12
Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
About
Jan. 9
Jobs at VCFA
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Jan. 5
Tuition & Fees
The Learning Hub
July 30, 2025
3 Writing Prompts for YA Horror
Tuition & Aid
Jan. 5
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Learning Hub
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The Learning Hub
Feb. 16
2026 VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
Workshops and Faculty
Explore the August 8-14, 2026 VCFA Writers' Conference workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, romance, YA, and screenwriting, led by accomplished faculty focused on deep craft, conversation, and collaborative learning.
The Learning Hub
Apr. 30, 2025
How to Write Faster From a Very Slow Writer
The Learning Hub
May 13, 2025
Scoring a Movie: Lessons Learned from THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES and Other Adventures
The Learning Hub
Aug. 1, 2025
Artist Grants: What They Are, Where to Find Them, and How to Apply
Media Gallery
Faculty
Jan. 26
Humberto Ramirez
Faculty, MFA in Visual Art — Interdisciplinary artist Humberto Ramirez spans MoMA, MASS MoCA, and international digital festivals from Brazil to Cuba, while chairing the Art department at Landmark College.
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Faculty
Jan. 19
Tasheka Arceneaux-Sutton
Visiting Artists
Jan. 6, 2025
Vandana Khanna
Faculty
June 12, 2024
Mary Quattlebaum
Faculty
Mar. 2, 2023
Louise Hawes
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Apr. 16
VCFA Freezes Tuition for 2026–2027 Academic Year Amid Rising Costs Nationwide
VCFA will freeze tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year, citing financial progress and a commitment to keeping graduate arts education accessible amid rising costs nationwide.
News
Feb. 24, 2025
COMMUNITY NEWS: VCFA's Three 2025 GDUSA Students to Watch
News
Sep. 15, 2025
Unapologetically Creative: VCFA’s Podcast Officially Launches
News
Sep. 15, 2025
Heidi Mohlman Tringe Appointed as Chair of the VCFA Board of Trustees
Alumnx
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Alumnx
Feb. 15
VCFA Alumnx Success
Meet the graduates of VCFA's six MFA programs
Alumnx
Feb. 12
ALUMNX NEWS: brandon brown (W '23) Receives PEN America Short Story Award
Alumnx
Feb. 24, 2025
COMMUNITY NEWS: VCFA's Three 2025 GDUSA Students to Watch
Alumnx
Jan. 1
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News
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Alumnx Success
Info Sessions
Unapologetically Creative
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MFA in Graphic Design
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MFA in Visual Art
MFA in Writing
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Help Us Make Our New Site Even Better for You!
Admissions
Start Application
Tuition & Aid
Info Sessions
VCFA Alumnx Success
Admissions
Earn your MFA without uprooting your life
Remote Residencies
Student Services
Past Residencies
The Learning Hub
MFA Programs
Academic Calendar
At a Glance
Pay for Your MFA: Cost & Aid
Tuition & Aid
The Center for Arts + Social Justice
Accreditation
Student Accounts Information
Programs & Courses
Film
Graphic Design
Music Composition
Visual Art
Writing
Writing for Children & Young Adults
Center for Arts + Social Justice
Interdisciplinary
Postgraduate Semesters
Unapologetically Creative
Academic Calendar
VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
Faculty
Students
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Student Services
Share Your News
Program Commons
Disclosures & Policies
Academic Calendar
College Catalog
Library & Resources
Alumnx
Alumnx
Share Your News
SSO Login Guide
Registrar & Transcripts
About
Jobs at VCFA
Library & Resources
History
Donate
Honorary Degrees
Leadership
Mission & Values
Giving
CalArts Partnership
VCFA Stories
Contact Us
Accreditation
Disclosures & Policies
Main Menu
Faculty
Listen to our Podcast:
Unapologetically Creative
VCFA | A CalArts affiliate
Admissions
January 6
Earn your MFA without uprooting your life.
Earn your MFA without uprooting your life.
VCFA’s low-residency model combines immersive residencies with one-on-one mentorship — so you can advance your art while staying rooted in your community.
Top Stories
News
April 16
VCFA Freezes Tuition for 2026–2027 Academic Year Amid Rising Costs Nationwide
VCFA will freeze tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year, citing financial progress and a commitment to keeping graduate arts education accessible amid rising costs nationwide.
VCFA Freezes Tuition for 2026–2027 Academic Year Amid Rising Costs Nationwide
News
VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
April 13
Brian Leung
VCFA Writers' Conference Faculty Brian Leung is a Lambda Literary Outstanding Mid-Career Prize recipient and Purdue professor, whose works include A Terrifying Brush with Optimism, Lost Men, and World Famous Love Acts.
Brian Leung
VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
February 24
Angela Morales
Meet essayist Angela Morales, PEN award-winning author of *The Girls in My Town*, now writing a coming-of-age memoir about growing up in a haunted house.
Angela Morales
VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
Faculty
February 23
James Chae| Program Chair, MFA in Visual Art; MFA in Graphic Design
Designer and educator James Chae, Program Chair of VCFA’s MFA in Visual Art and Graphic Design, explores design’s position amid consumerism, commercial imagery, and global politics.
James Chae| Program Chair, MFA in Visual Art; MFA in Graphic Design
Faculty
Faculty
February 20
Sue William Silverman | Faculty Co-chair, MFA in Writing
Co-chair, MFA in Writing — Award-winning memoirist, essayist, and poet Sue William Silverman, author of Acetylene Torch Songs and Love Sick, brings true stories to books, television, and national media.
Sue William Silverman | Faculty Co-chair, MFA in Writing
Faculty
Faculty
February 19
Linda Urban | Program Chair, WCYA
Program Chair, Writing for Children & Young Adults — Meet Linda Urban, author of middle grade, chapter books, picture books, and YA novels whose titles appear on 25+ state reading lists and major best books lists.
Linda Urban | Program Chair, WCYA
Faculty
Trending Stories
Resources
Dec. 20, 2025
Student Accounts Information
Admissions
Jan. 12
Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
About
Jan. 9
Jobs at VCFA
Tuition & Aid
Jan. 5
Tuition & Fees
The Learning Hub
July 30, 2025
3 Writing Prompts for YA Horror
Tuition & Aid
Jan. 5
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Learning Hub
View More
The Learning Hub
Feb. 16
2026 VCFA Writers' Conference at CalArts
Workshops and Faculty
Explore the August 8-14, 2026 VCFA Writers' Conference workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, romance, YA, and screenwriting, led by accomplished faculty focused on deep craft, conversation, and collaborative learning.
The Learning Hub
Apr. 30, 2025
How to Write Faster From a Very Slow Writer
The Learning Hub
May 13, 2025
Scoring a Movie: Lessons Learned from THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES and Other Adventures
The Learning Hub
Aug. 1, 2025
Artist Grants: What They Are, Where to Find Them, and How to Apply
Media Gallery
Faculty
Jan. 26
Humberto Ramirez
Faculty, MFA in Visual Art — Interdisciplinary artist Humberto Ramirez spans MoMA, MASS MoCA, and international digital festivals from Brazil to Cuba, while chairing the Art department at Landmark College.
Latest
Faculty
Jan. 19
Tasheka Arceneaux-Sutton
Visiting Artists
Jan. 6, 2025
Vandana Khanna
Faculty
June 12, 2024
Mary Quattlebaum
Faculty
Mar. 2, 2023
Louise Hawes
Current Weather
Thu 23
50°F
55°
32°
7 DAYS FORECAST
Fri 24
52°
28°
Sat 25
58°
34°
Sun 26
59°
38°
Mon 27
61°
39°
Tue 28
61°
41°
Wed 29
55°
40°
News
View More
News
Apr. 16
VCFA Freezes Tuition for 2026–2027 Academic Year Amid Rising Costs Nationwide
VCFA will freeze tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year, citing financial progress and a commitment to keeping graduate arts education accessible amid rising costs nationwide.
News
Feb. 24, 2025
COMMUNITY NEWS: VCFA's Three 2025 GDUSA Students to Watch
News
Sep. 15, 2025
Unapologetically Creative: VCFA’s Podcast Officially Launches
News
Sep. 15, 2025
Heidi Mohlman Tringe Appointed as Chair of the VCFA Board of Trustees
Alumnx
View More
Alumnx
Feb. 15
VCFA Alumnx Success
Meet the graduates of VCFA's six MFA programs
Alumnx
Feb. 12
ALUMNX NEWS: brandon brown (W '23) Receives PEN America Short Story Award
Alumnx
Feb. 24, 2025
COMMUNITY NEWS: VCFA's Three 2025 GDUSA Students to Watch
Alumnx
Jan. 1
Benefits & Services
Featured
News
Tuition & Aid
Alumnx Success
Info Sessions
Unapologetically Creative
Nondiscrimination Policy
MFA
MFA in Film
MFA in Graphic Design
MFA in Music Composition
MFA in Visual Art
MFA in Writing
MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults
Social
YouTube
Sitemap
Terms
Privacy
Accessibility