Organizer Information:

Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA). Initiated in 2005 and funded by the L.E.A.W. Family Foundation to target underserved regions. VCCA provides time and space for national and international writers, visual artists, and composers to bring forth their finest works in concentrated solitude.

Title & Description:

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

This fully-funded, one-month residency provides an intense period of creative work within a community of cross-disciplinary artists in the rolling foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

Category:

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

Eligibility:

  • Who: Open strictly to artists in any discipline who currently live in the state of Montana, USA.
  • 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, one-month residency at Mt. San Angelo. This includes a private bedroom with a private 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. Eligible applicants living in Montana will automatically be considered for this specific fellowship (you do not need to manually select it).
  • 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: One month scheduled between January and April 2027.

Location:

Mt. San Angelo, Amherst, Virginia, USA.

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