Organizer Information:

Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA). VCCA provides time and space for national and international writers, visual artists, and composers to bring forth their finest works in concentrated solitude, free from the distractions of day-to-day life.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the Barbara Crooker Caregiving Fellowship (Part of the Spring 2027 Mt. San Angelo Residency Period).

This fully-funded residency of up to two weeks was generously established by poet and VCCA Fellow Barbara Crooker. Recognizing the immense challenges of balancing a creative practice with family duties, this fellowship is designed exclusively to support an artist who is also caring for an ill or disabled spouse, child, or other family member.

Category:

Multidisciplinary (Open to visual artists, writers, composers, and performance artists).

Eligibility:

  • Who: Open to national and international artists of talent and promise in any discipline.
  • Caregiver Requirement: Applicants MUST be a caregiver to an ill or disabled family member.
  • Returning Fellows: Artists may be in residence at Mt. San Angelo only once every two years. Returning Fellows must wait to reapply accordingly.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Workspace & Accommodation: A fully-funded residency of up to two weeks at Mt. San Angelo. This includes a private bedroom with an en-suite bath, a separate individual studio, and three meals a day in a community of cross-disciplinary artists.

Application Fee & Program Costs:

  • Application Fee: $30 USD.
  • Fee Waivers: If the application fee presents a significant barrier, you can request a waiver. You MUST begin your application on SlideRoom first, and then email vcca@vcca.com to request the waiver at least 5 days before the deadline (by May 10, 2026).

Application Requirements:

  • Submission Portal: Applications are processed via SlideRoom.
  • Application Selection: You must apply using the general "Application for Mt. San Angelo Residencies, VCCA in Virginia – Spring 2027" application. You MUST select your specific interest in the "Barbara Crooker Caregiving Fellowship" in Question 2 of the form.
  • Financial Aid: If you are also applying for general financial assistance, you must submit a copy of your most recent tax return or documentation of your income (be sure to obscure your social security number/national ID).

Key Dates:

  • Application Window Opens: February 1, 2026.
  • Fee Waiver Request Deadline: May 10, 2026.
  • Application Deadline: May 15, 2026.
  • Notification of Results: By August 31, 2026.
  • Residency Dates: Up to two weeks with flexible scheduling between January and April 2027.

Location:

Mt. San Angelo, Amherst, Virginia, USA.

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