VIRGINIA CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

VIRGINIA CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

FELLOWS HANDBOOK

154 SAN ANGELO DRIVE.

AMHERST, VA 24521

PHONE: 434-946-7236

VCCA.COM

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Interim Executive DirectorKevin O’Halloran

TO THE VIRGINIA CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

WELCOME

Since its founding nearly fifty years ago, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts has hosted thousands of writers, visual artists, and composers in residencies that have advanced their practice, given time to specific projects, and allowed new ideas to flourish. The impact of VCCA’s “creative space” on the cultural life of our nation and world is seen in museums and galleries, heard in concert halls and performance spaces, and read in publications too numerous to mention. I hope that your time will be productive, refreshing, and energizing.

Since I first became involved with VCCA, I have been trying to define it’s special magic. One aspect is certainly the year-round beauty of place – the sweeping Blue Ridge views, specimen trees, boxwood-lined paths, and the starlit skies provide daily inspiration. Another is the devoted, passionate staff whose commitment to “creative space” and to artists shapes the experience.

The other, and perhaps most powerful contributor to the magic, is the community that springs up here from the un-choreographed, random assembly of gifted people devoted to creative work. New Fellows arriving without preconceptions mix with returning artists who transmit knowledge, memory, and, I have come to believe, a strong and pervading culture of artistic freedom and mutual support. We hold up that sense of community, more important than ever in our rapidly-changing world, as a hallmark of VCCA.

VCCA thrives as a result of the strong partnership between the artists who benefit from its service and others who affirm the creative process through their support of VCCA. Please let us know what you find special about your experience here and what we might improve. Your advocacy, ambassadorship, and support put wind in our sails!

Yours,

GOOD TO KNOW WIFI AT VCCAThe password to access VCCA’s WiFi network is @vcca154. See Doing Business on page 16 for more information.

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CONTENTSFELLOWS HANDBOOK

VCCA History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Your Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preparing for your Residency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Living at VCCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Langhorne Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Meals and Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Health and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

VCCA Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

In the Studios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Sweet Briar College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Doing Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Area Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Your Departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Stay Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Support VCCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

International Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Maps

Sweet Briar College Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Studio Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

VIRGINIA CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

154 SAN ANGELO DR., AMHERST, VA 24521 P. 434-946-7236 • VCCA.COM

18, ESPLANADE Du PORT, 82340 AUVILLAR, FRANCE

A MORE GREEN VCCAVCCA is dedicated to creating and maintaining a sustainable and healthy environment for all Fellows and staff. Throughout this book you will see tips on how you can help. Let us know if you have ideas or suggestions on ways in which VCCA can be more environmentally responsible.

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THE VCCA STORYThe Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) is a unique Virginia-based organization of national stature and international impact. In service of a clear mission of providing “creative space for the world’s best artists to create their finest literature, visual art and music,” VCCA hosts over 400 artist Fellows each year at its Mt. San Angelo facility in Amherst, VA and the Moulin à Nef in Auvillar, France.

Mt. San Angelo was not VCCA’s first home. In the late 1960’s, Elizabeth Coles Langhorne, a Charlottesville writer, was convinced of the value of artist retreats and began to look for ways to pursue the idea of an artist colony in Virginia. Her longtime friend, Edith Newcomb, graciously offered her farm Wavertree as well as financial support for the establishment of the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.

A Board of Directors was immediately organized and efforts begun to raise funds for the project. Betty Langhorne served as President of the first

Board with William Massey Smith serving as Vice-President and Alex von Thelen as Treasurer. Edith Newcomb was the Resident Director of Wavertree. Authors Nancy Hale and

Peter Taylor, along with George Kendall, the former and longtime Director of the MacDowell Colony, served as Directors.

The first Fellows began arriving at Wavertree in June of 1971, and the VCCA operated year-round and through the fall of 1973.

In the spring of 1974, Mrs. Rosamund Frost Lowell offered to purchase historic Prospect Hill in Louisa County and give it to VCCA over a five-year period. Faced with financial difficulties, the limited capacity of the estate and the stumbling blocks of renovating within historic guidelines, the Board made the decision to close Prospect Hill in the fall of 1975.

Reluctant to give up her dream of a Virginia arts colony, Betty Langhorne shared her enthusiasm with William Smart, VCCA Fellow and professor of English at Sweet Briar College. She proposed negotiating with the College for a trial summer residency program on the College campus with the possibility of a permanent year-round retreat on Mt. San Angelo, an estate owned by Sweet Briar. Smart was enthusiastic and supportive. Accepting the position of Director of the VCCA in 1975, he and Langhorne worked diligently with Sweet Briar College on a plan.

Mt. San Angelo opened to Fellows on January 1, 1978, after initial renovations to both the 13,000-square foot 1930s-era Normandy-style barn and the 1850s era Italianate mansion. Tragically, a year and a half later the mansion burned to the ground while undergoing renovations. The Fellows moved into their studios to live and continue working. A design was begun on a new residential building with the assistance of John Owen, an architect serving on the Board, and the Fellows Residence was completed in 1981.

In 2004, VCCA acquired the Moulin à Nef in the village of Auvillar in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France. Here, VCCA Abroad hosts around 50 artists a year–four at a time–through residencies lasting two to four weeks. VCCA also has international residency exchange programs with organizations in Austria, Germany, and Ireland. The international opportunities are available to VCCA Fellows who have had a residency in Virginia.

The first Fellows at Mt. San Angelo, April 1978, (front row) Carol Papenhausen, Muriel Laguna, Jane Thurber, Jane Tamburr (back row) Bill Craig, Bill Smart, Mary Cable, Marjorie Jordan, Jonathan Scoville, Julia de Coligny, Jane Camp, Jean Gould, Carl Woods, and Lynn Carter.

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1810-1830 Vermont native Elijah Fletcher moves to Virginia and purchases a house with roughly 1,000 acres which he names Sweetbrier because of the lands abundance of wild roses. Used as a summer home until 1841 when he permanently moves from Lynchburg to Sweetbrier.

1858 Fletcher’s two daughters, Indiana and Elisabeth, inherit Sweetbrier. When the estate is divided, Indiana drew the portion of Sweetbrier Plantation, purchases Elisabeth’s share and renames the plantation Sweet Briar. Elisabeth and her husband move to the adjoining tract and begin the plans for Mount St. Angelo including the 27-acre lawn that was planted with more than 70 varieties of trees and shrubs.

1870-1880 The two-story brick Italianate villa with gable roofs and tower is completed, yet neither Elisabeth nor her husband live to see it finished. The property is bequeathed to the Catholic Sisters in Lynchburg who refuse it, and Mt. St. Angelo reverts to Indiana Fletcher Williams, becoming part of the Sweet Briar holdings.

HISTORY TIMELINE OF VCCA

1901 Sweet Briar College is founded upon the legacy of Indiana Fletcher Williams who died in 1900. The college is designed predominately by architect Ralph Adams Cram.

1906 Sweet Briar College opens.

1908 Sweet Briar College remodels the villa into a much larger Georgian Revival mansion and sells Mt. St. Angelo to English physician and research chemist George E. Walker. The Walkers hosted many social events at Mt. St. Angelo for Sweet Briar students. It was an important social center for the college.

1915 After Dr. Walker’s death, Alfred C. and Ethel Barrow purchase Mt. St. Angelo. The Barrows construct a lake and add extensively to the gardens including a sunken boxwood garden centered with a pool filled with water lilies and edged with peonies, iris, boxwood and roses. They border the drive with boxwoods and plant flowering crabapples and cherry trees.

1932 Mr. and Mrs. Holland Reavis purchase Mt. St. Angelo renaming it Mt. San Angelo. They add a 13,000 square-foot Normandy style barn, a swimming pool, an overseer’s cottage and tennis courts. Extensive vegetable and fruit gardens are also added. 1968 Mt. San Angelo is re-purchased for Sweet Briar College with funds from an anonymous donor.

1977 The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) acquires use of the central grounds and buildings of the 445-acre Mt. San Angelo through a long-term lease with Sweet Briar College. 1978 VCCA opens on the grounds of Mt. San Angelo and begins full-time operation as a working retreat for writers, composers, and visual artists.

1979 The Mt. San Angelo mansion is lost in a catastrophic fire while undergoing renovation. A large number of plantings and formal gardens remain.

1981 The VCCA Fellows Residence is completed. It is designed by Clark, Nexsen, Owen, Barbieri and Gibson, the same firm that designed the 1933 barn.

1989 VCCA begins a partnership with the Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus, its first international exchange partner.Later exchanges are added with other artists communities in Germany, as well as with programs in Ireland, Austria, and Malta.

2003 The Overseer’s Cottage is remodeled and enlarged to accommodate the VCCA offices.

2004 VCCA acquires the Moulin à Nef in the village of Auvillar in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France.

2006 VCCA France is incorporated as a French nonprofit organization.

2011 Celebrating its 40th year, VCCA at Mt. San Angelo is considered one of the foremost international artist retreats and is the only artist retreat with direct ties to a college or university.

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GOOD TO KNOW FORGET SOMETHING?There are a variety of items available for check out in the office and VCCA also provides weekly trips into Amherst for Fellows. See Doing Business on page 15.

PREPARING FOR YOUR RESIDENCYClothingYou should bring clothing for informal country living and occasional parties. Rainwear, including all-weather shoes (and boots during the winter) are needed throughout the year. July and August are usually hot (85°-95° F, 29°-35° C). September and early October are often warm (70°-85° F, 21°-35° C), but nights may be considerably cooler (40°-50° F, 5°-10° C). Since it can be cold in late fall and winter (November through February), you should bring warm clothes. Spring weather usually begins by mid-March.

Laundry and LinensVCCA supplies clean towels and bed linens each week. If you plan to swim, you should bring extra towels of your own. Coin-operated laundry machines are provided for personal items.

Useful ItemsThe beautiful grounds and walkways to and from the Studio Barn and the Langhorne Residence have uneven surfaces: gravel, grass, and uneven asphalt. There are no covered walkways or sidewalks. You may want to bring a flashlight and an umbrella for your walks to and from your studio.

VCCA offers WiFi in the Langhorne Residence and the Studio Barn but given our rural location there are limits to the bandwidth we can provide. If your work relies on internet access, you may want to consider bringing a

hotspot with you for use during your residency.

ARRIVALWhen you arrive at VCCA, proceed to the Langhorne Residence for Fellows. In the foyer of the building, you will find your welcome packet on the top of the mailboxes, next to the stairs. This packet contains your bedroom and studio assignment, VCCA ID, keys, and important paperwork for you to complete.

You may arrive at any time on the first day of your residency. Please let us know if you plan to arrive before 10 a.m.

If you would like help moving into your room or studio, please be here by 2 p.m. as our facilities staff leaves at 3 p.m on weekdays. They are not available on weekends.

If you arrive on a weekend, after 5 p.m., or on a holiday, Resident Director David Garratt (434) 946-9557 or (434) 851-7318 can answer questions and assist you in locating your studio and bedroom.

If you will be arriving in inclement weather, please use the back entrance to the property. Directions to this entrance are on our website under Travel Information.

You may park to unload at the Residence and at your studio. Daily parking is in the lot near the Residence, on the edge of the property facing the highway.

GOOD TO KNOW FIND YOUR WAYMaps of the grounds, residences, and studio barn are in the back of this handbook.

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YOUR ARRIVAL

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LIVING AT VCCAThe Elizabeth Coles Langhorne Residence for Fellows is the center of social life at VCCA. The library, living room, and TV room are common rooms and are always available. Fellows often gather here after dinner and it is a popular place for readings, presentations, and conversation. A TV and DVD player and selection of movies are located in the TV room for your enjoyment. In the library you will find an amplifier, turntable, and CD player along with a collection of records and CDs. Board games are located in the cloak room.

The design of these rooms is open and noise travels freely in the open spaces. Please be considerate of others and observe quiet hours beginning at 11 p.m.

If you spill something in the common rooms, cleaning materials are available under the sink in the Laundry Room.

BEDROOMSEach private bedroom has a sink and semi-private bath and all linens are provided. We ask that bed and bath linens remain in the Residence. If you should need additional linens or blankets, please notify staff.

BATHROOMSOut of respect for the person with whom you share a bathroom, please be sure to keep both doors unlocked when unoccupied and gently clean the bath and sink after each use. For your convenience, there are additional toilets located in the Fellows Residence: off the living room, in the laundry room, and at the end of the upstairs N/S wing hallway. If there are plumbing issues, please notify a staff member. If it occurs on a weekend, a “plumber’s helper” is located in the Laundry Room.

In order for our housekeeping staff to stay on schedule, please vacate your bedroom by 9:30 a.m. on the day of departure.

GREEN TIPPlease keep the transom open above your bedroom door, this improves air circulation and takes the strain off of the HVAC system.

HOUSEKEEPINGYour bedroom and bathroom will be cleaned once a week after your first week of residence. The linens will be changed at that time. The schedule is as follows:

Monday: Bedrooms 1 - 6, S1 - S3Tuesday: Bedrooms S4 - S6, N1 - N6Thursday: Bedrooms E1 - E4

LAUNDRY There are coin-operated washers and dryers available for use between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. The laundry room is located adjacent to the kitchen hallway on the first floor. You must supply your own soap. An ironing board and iron are also available for use in this area.

Visit the office for change or to purchase laundry detergent pods.

PARKINGParking is available to all Fellows and guests in the lot at the front of the property. There are handicap accessible spaces next to the Cottage.

The Resident Director, the Fellow living and working in WS11, and staff park at the Studio Barn. Because these spaces are limited, please park at the barn only while loading or unloading supplies.

If you have mobility issues or need to park at the barn for health reasons, please let the office know.

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ELIZABETH COLES LANGHORNE

The Fellows Residence is named for Elizabeth Coles Langhorne, one of the founders of VCCA. Ms. Langhorne was a thoroughbred horse breeder and sales stable owner in Keene, Virginia from 1934 to 1942. In 1964, she became a real estate broker in Vieques, Puerto Rico and continued in that capacity until 1993.

She was the author of numerous historical works, including A History of Christ Church, Glendower, and the Early History of St. Anne’s Parish (1957); Jean Skipwith: A Virginia Blue Stocking (1966); Nancy Astor and Her Friends (1974); The Golden Age of Albemarle (1984); Monticello: A Family Story (1987);

and A Virginia Family and Its Plantation Houses (1987). She also wrote Vieques: History of a Small Island. Ms. Langhorne was passionate about her writing. She said, “Life seems worth living when there is a work in progress.” She died at the age of 94 in 2004.

Portrait by M. Weinman, 1986

RECYCLINGThere are containers for recycling all rinsed plastic (#1 and #2), paper, and cans in the following locations:

• Visual arts hallway in the studio barn• Studio Barn kitchens• Back entrance of the Fellows Residence

If you need to recycle cardboard boxes, please break them down and place them next to the bins in the studio barn kitchens.

GUESTSVCCA welcomes guests for meals (please see more information on page 10) but does not allow overnight guests. A list of nearby accommodations is available on page 18.

PET/ANIMAL POLICYPets are not permitted at VCCA. Please do not harbor or feed stray animals.

FIRE PRECAUTIONSVCCA had a devastating experience with fire and is very attentive to fire precautions. We ask that Fellows also keep fire safety top of mind by not leaving the fireplace, stoves or other heat devices unattended. Hot plates, irons, coffee makers, incense and any type of open flame are not allowed in bedrooms. Incense and open flame are also prohibited in studios.

In the event of a fire, there are emergency exit procedures posted in each bedroom and studio.

SMOKINGThe Langhorne Residence and Studio Barn are smoke-free environments. Receptacles for cigarette butts are provided. You must be at least 50 feet from the building.

TIPSVCCA has a no tipping policy. However, if you wish to show your appreciation, you may make a donation to our staff appreciation fund in the office.

GREEN TIPIn the summer, close the blinds in your bedroom during the day to keep out heat .

HEALTH AND WELLNESSAREA DOCTORS AND DENTISTSSee Page 17 for listings.

EMERGENCIESEMERGENCY: 911 (fire, police and rescue)Resident Director: 434-946-9557 / 434-851-7318Sheila Gulley Pleasants: 434-946-7547 / 434-945-0146

MEDICAL EMERGENCIESA medical emergency is defined as a serious medical condition resulting from an injury or sickness, which arises suddenly and requires immediate care and treatment to avoid danger to the person’s life or health.

Paramedics will always be called in an emergency situation. If the individual does not want to travel to the hospital in an ambulance, VCCA policy prevents a VCCA employee from transporting a Fellow to the hospital either in their personal vehicle or a VCCA vehicle. Another Fellow may offer to drive the individual to the hospital.

HARASSMENT ISSUESVCCA’s community of artists is based on a foundation of respect, cooperation, and self-regulation. Discrimination or harassment towards any member of the community will not be tolerated. Fellows are expected to adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations while in residence. Please bring any concerns to the attention of the Director of Artists Services without delay. VCCA reserves the right to ask any individual to leave the residency for behavior that, in the judgement of the Director of Artists Services or Executive Director, contributes in any way to the disruption of the creative process or residential life at VCCA.

SWEET BRIAR GYMThe Fitness and Athletics Center at Sweet Briar College is available to Fellows in residence. See page 14.

MEALS AND DINING Three prepared meals are served daily for Fellows.Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room of the Langhorne Residence and a buffet-style lunch is delivered to the barn’s main kitchen.

Kitchen staff prepare meals based on the number of Fellows in residence. Likewise, vegetarian options are prepared only for those that designate they are vegetarian on their meal card. Please help us keep waste to a minimum and notify the kitchen staff in advance when you plan to miss a meal.

We try our best to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet all dietary needs. Fellows with severe allergies are asked to notify the kitchen staff.

Breakfast: Langhorne Residence Dining RoomMonday–Friday 7 a.m.–9 a.m.Saturday–Sunday 7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Lunch: Studio Barn, Main Kitchen Monday–Sunday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Dinner: Langhorne Residence Dining RoomMonday–Sunday 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Please exit the dining room no later than 15 minutes after the end of the meal time so that the kitchen staff may clean up and prepare for the next meal.

Please do not remove utensils and plates from the dining room. Each Fellows kitchen stocks a few utensils, cups, and supplies, for use in studios. (see below)

Due to health and insurance regulations, the main kitchen in the Residence is for staff use only.

FELLOWS KITCHENSThree kitchens are provided for Fellows at the barn. A refrigerator and cabinets are also available in the Langhorne Residence laundry room. In any of these kitchens you may store refrigerated items and heat water for tea or coffee. GUESTSGuests are welcome for meals. If you wish to have a guest, please inform the kitchen and the office at least 24 hours in advance. The charges for guest meals are: Breakfast $5.00, Lunch $7.00, Dinner $10.00, Holiday Dinner $12.00 and are payable in the office.

GOOD TO KNOWCLINKING THE GLASSFellows will tap their glass towards the end of the meal to make an announcement or ask for information, or extend an invitation to a spontaneous open studio or reading.

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VCCA GROUNDSMt. San Angelo is a pastoral, inspiring place and we encourage you to wander the property in any direction. There are hidden gardens, woods, and a pond to explore. During hunting season (September through January and April through May), please be aware and wear bright colors or blaze orange when walking. There are a few blaze orange vests available for check-out in the office. Flashlights are available for Fellows who would like to borrow one for the duration of their residency.

OUTDOOR SCULPTURESA map of our sculpture collection is available in the office.

LOCAL WILDLIFEThere is a lot of wildlife in our rural location, including different types of spiders, snakes and insects that you may have never seen before. Do not be alarmed if a black snake crosses your path or if a big hairy spider shows up in your sink, they are harmless. Three animals that you may find on the grounds are poisonous: the Copperhead snake, the Black Widow spider, and the Brown Recluse spider. If you come across any suspicious wildlife please notify the office immediately. For more information about Virginia wildlife visit www.dgif.virginia.gov/wildlife.

WALKING TRAILThe trail head is located just beyond the pool on the far west side of the property. The white-blaze trail and the red-blaze trail make a 1.5 mile loop through the woods. Follow the white blazes down the hill, over the creek bridge, alongside the lake and up through the woods. Along the way you will find several benches, ideally situated for sitting and thinking, reading, or enjoying a picnic lunch. (At the second bench you can cross the creek and follow the red blazes.) At the end of the trail you will find yourself in the field located just to the west of the Studio Barn complex.

While you enjoy the tranquillity of the trail, please be cautious and tread carefully. The trail is a single-file dirt path that can become muddy and slippery at times. Paths may also be blocked by fallen trees. Please wear appropriate shoes and watch your step to avoid tripping over rocks, tree roots and other similar impediments. During hunting season, September through January, and April and May, please be aware and wear bright colors or blaze orange when walking.

The woods are home to such wildlife as deer, wild turkeys, woodpeckers and other birds, tree frogs, Canada geese, ducks, harmless black snakes, and, unfortunately, ticks. An insect repellent is suggested, and please check yourself for ticks after your walk! Please report any problems or hazards to the staff. Happy Trails!

DOGS ON STAGE ROADAmherst County does not have a leash law. As a result, dogs roam free on Stage Road, which runs behind VCCA and is a popular walking spot with Fellows. We urge you to take a walking stick when you amble through the back gate. If a dog harasses you, please inform a staff member as soon as possible so we may take the appropriate action.

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IN THE STUDIOTHE STUDIO BARNTwenty-three of our twenty-five studios are located in the Studio Barn complex. Two additional writing studios are located in the Cottage, next to the Langhorne Residence.

In the Studio Barn you will find 3 kitchens, 5 bathrooms, and a storage area for the VCCA art collection. The Resident Director also lives in the complex.

To reach the barn, we recommend you use the walking path or the roadways located at the perimeter of the lawn.

A map of the barn is available at the back of this handbook.

STUDIOSStudios are equipped with furnishings that are inventoried to each studio. If there is something that you need but don’t find in your studio, please notify the office manager during office hours. Please do not move furnishings, equipment, or fixtures into the hallway or from one studio to another. Otherwise, the studio is yours to arrange as you see fit.

Studios are cleaned between residencies but will not be cleaned during your stay. Cleaning equipment and supplies are located in the Fellows kitchens.

You are welcome to stay in your studio as late as you would like on your day of departure, but you will not included in the count for lunch or dinner on that day. Please inform the kitchen staff if you will be staying for those meals.

STUDIO ETIQUETTENoise travels easily throughout the barn complex. Please keep your studio door closed and use headphones if you plan to listen to music while working. If you are speaking in the halls, please use your “library voice.” If you leave your studio late at night, please check the kitchen closest to your studio to make sure the stove, oven and lights are off.

VISUAL ARTISTSPlease help us keep the studios in good condition for all Fellows.

• To avoid damage, please cover the working walls and adjacent floor with inexpensive plastic drop cloths, available for sale in the office and at local hardware stores.

• We ask that you use odor-free turpenoid or non-toxic paint thinners.

• Oily rags and turpentine should be disposed of properly. Located just outside of C3, next to the silo you will find a can for used rags and marked containers for turps.

• Wall and table surfaces should be left in the same condition in which you found them. If needed, please request paint and painting equipment at the office several days before your departure.

• Please be sure to pick up trash and sweep your studio at the end of your residency. For more departure information, see page 15.

GREEN TIPPlease help us conserve energy by turning the heat or air-conditioning down when the studio is unoccupied (except in the composers’ studios).

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FELLOWS READINGS, OPEN STUDIOS, AND PERFORMANCES

Fellows often wish to share their recent work by offering performances, readings or open studios. These informal gatherings are scheduled individually and are a source of great pleasure, but as a rule attendance at any of these gatherings is optional.

Readings may be given in any of the common rooms of the Langhorne Residence.

For visual presentations, a projection screen is available in the living room of the Langhorne Residence. An LCD projector may be checked out from the Office Manager.

Remember to ask participants for their permission before photographing or videotaping these events.

After presentations and performances in the Residence, please help out the facilities and housekeeping staff by resetting the rooms to their original configurations.

ENGAGEMENTWednesday GatheringEvery Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. VCCA staff hosts a gathering for Fellows on the porch of the office (inside during winter and inclement weather). This informal gathering is an opportunity to meet the staff and other Fellows. Participation is optional. In The CommunityVCCA has partnerships with local galleries and performance spaces and works with these organizations to arrange presentation and performance opportunities for Fellows. Events are announced in the weekly emails, on flyers in the office, and via our social media channels. If you are interested in presenting your work in the community, please contact the Director of Artists’ Services or Program Associate.

OPEN STUDIOSVCCA holds an Open Studio day for the public three times a year (April, July, October). Fellows will receive an email invitation to open their studio for this event if they are in residence. Visitors enjoy speaking to Fellows from all genres about their work and process. Participation is voluntary.

SWEET BRIAR/VCCA SALONSSweet Briar College and VCCA host a monthly salon on the first Thursday of every month during the academic year. Fellows are invited to participate either as presenters or audience members. Please contact the Director of Artists’ Services for more information.

Andrea Clearfield plays a selection at the first Sweet Briar College / VCCA Salon, Spring 2018. Photo by Medford Taylor.

Presentation GuidelinesSharing your work with Fellows can be a wonderful way to get feedback; however, please be considerate of the time you request from each other.

• Keep presentations under 20 minutes, including questions. Set a timer if necessary. Two Fellows should present a total of no more than 30–40 minutes; three Fellows should present no more than one hour.

• Please do not read your work more than once during your residency.

• There should be no more than two or three presentations each week.

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VCCA has a unique and mutually beneficial relationship with Sweet Briar College, our neighbors across the road. VCCA Fellows may use the facilities at Sweet Briar and are invited to take part in events at the College. A Sweet Briar College campus map is available at the back of this handbook and in the office.

After 6 p.m. each evening, the main entrance to campus is the only access point and is staffed by a guard. Please identify yourself as a VCCA Fellow.

ART GALLERIESsbc.edu/art-galleries/

Sweet Briar College has an impressive collection of art which is exhibited in several art galleries on campus. Some of these galleries also serve as spaces for readings and lectures.

EVENTS AND HAPPENINGSsbc.edu/featured-events/

During the academic year there are many events at Sweet Briar College that are free and open to the public, such as movies, lectures, concerts, etc.

If you are interested in arranging readings, lectures, or exhibitions at the College, please discuss your interests with the Director of Artists’ Services.

FACILITIESvixenathletics.com/facilitiessbc.edu/outdoor-program/trails/

Fellows may use the tennis courts, the swimming pool, the gym, the walking trails, and the lake according to the posted schedules. Please be sure to have your VCCA ID with you and check in, when necessary, at each facility.

Horseback riding at the College is not available to Fellows.

SWEET BRIAR COLLEGETHE FLORENCE ELSTON INN AND CONFERENCE CENTERsbc.edu/elston/

Located on the Sweet Briar Campus, immediately inside the main entrance, the Elston Inn offers 38 newly refreshed rooms a short drive from VCCA.

DININGsweetbriardining.com

Sweet Briar College’s Prothro Dining Hall is open to the public. Pricing is available on their website.

LIBRARYlibrary.sbc.edu

To use the libraries at the College, register at the circulation desk in the Cochran Library to be issued a borrower’s card. Cards are issued between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To borrow books from other academic institutions by interlibrary loan, arrangements must be made through one’s home university library prior to arrival at VCCA.

Please return all library items before leaving VCCA. Fellows are responsible for paying fines for overdue materials. If items are damaged or lost, the Fellow is responsible for the cost of the items and a processing fee per item.

Fellows must follow all rules and regulations of the Sweet Briar Library. For more information visit library.sbc.edu.

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vcca.comOffice: 434-946-7236 Fax: 434-946-7239

COPIES AND FAXESA copy machine is available in the office. The price per copy is posted on the machine. There is also a copy center at the Sweet Briar College Book Shop for large jobs.

Domestic faxes may be sent from the office at $1.00 for the first page and 50¢ for each additional page. International faxes are $2.00. There is no charge to receive a fax up to 3 pages, each additional page is 50¢. The fax number is 434-946-7239.

FELLOWS RUNTuesday and Thursday at 2 p.m. Be driven to the town of Amherst by signing up for the Fellows Run in the office by noon the day of the run. Usual stops are the grocery store, the pharmacy, and stops at Sweet Briar College. Meet at the front entrance of the Fellows Residence at 2 p.m. If you need transportation on days other than Tuesday or Thursday, see TRANSPORTATION on page 18 for options.

MAIL AND SHIPPINGMail is delivered each weekday afternoon to the mailboxes in the residence foyer (look for your bedroom number on the top of the mail box). Outgoing mail is collected each business day from the mail tray on the counter in the office, as well as at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday from the “Staff/Outgoing “ bin below the mailboxes.

Postage stamps are available for purchase in the office.

Mailing and Shipping Address:“Your Name”VCCA154 San Angelo DriveAmherst, VA 24521

To ship packages, please schedule a pickup and print out a label, either via the United Parcel Service (UPS) website or the FedEx website. You will need a credit card and an account to use these services. Securely

wrapped package(s) must be weighed, measured, and labeled before a pickup can be scheduled. Please bring all packages to the office. For same day pickup, packages must be scheduled and ready by 11 a.m.

United Parcel Service (UPS)www.UPS.comMaximum weight: 70 lbs; Maximum dimensions: circumference + height should be less than 130 inches.

FedEx Expresswww.FedEx.comMaximum weight: 150 lbs; Maximum dimensions: circumference + height should be less than 120 inches.

To use Fed Ex Ground you must have your own personal account.

MAINTENANCEIf a repair is needed in your bedroom or studio, please report it in the online maintenance request form at bit.ly/vcca-help

Maintenance staff are available weekdays from 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

PAYMENTSAll payments for residencies, etc. may be made in the office.

PRINTINGThere are loaner printers available. If you would like to use one during your residency please contact the Office Manager to make arrangements. Fellows are responsible for ink and paper. VCCA does not loan computers, and there are no computer rental businesses in our area.

VCCA GOODSProudly wear a bit of VCCA or take a piece home with you by visiting our online shop for tshirts, hats, mugs, lanyards, and more. Visit www.cafepress.com/vccagifts

Stationery, postage stamps, printer paper, shipping tape, and other limited items are also for sale in the office. A 5.3% sales tax is applied to all purchases.

DOING BUSINESS

RESOURCESCHECK OUT ITEMSFellows may check out the following items through the VCCA office. Items must be returned to the office.

• Acoustic Guitar• Electronic Keyboard• LCD Projector (short term use only)• Printers

VCCA ART COLLECTIONThe VCCA art collection is comprised of works donated over the years by VCCA Fellows. All of the works are for sale or lease, and VCCA holds periodic art auctions to raise funds to support our work. If you are interested in leasing, purchasing, or donating work, please inquire in the office.

VCCA LIBRARIESThere are several collections in the Langhorne Residence. The Wavertree Library holds our collection of fiction, literature, poetry and reference books, as well as the Marcia Lipson Memorial Collection and the Karen Shea Collection. The shelves in the TV room hold our collection of art books and journals as well as selections from the library of Sheba Sharrow. There is the honor system for check-out of these books; please return them to their correct places on the shelves when you are finished. They should be arranged alphabetically by author.

WORKS BY VCCA FELLOWSFellows often give a copy of their work to VCCA for other Fellows to enjoy. Books, catalogs, musical scores and recordings by Fellows are kept in the Fellows Library in the office and may be signed out. The overflow collection of Fellows’ works is in the Wavertree Library of the Langhorne Fellows Residence.

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR RESIDENCY PAYMENTS

VCCA is supported through the partnership of the artists it serves and the donors who are committed to advancing creative work. In order to make VCCA sustainable, we depend on all accepted applicants to help offset the cost of their residencies to the best of their ability.

The cost of a VCCA residency is $150 per artist/per day. While Fellows are accepted regardless of their ability to pay, your residency payment is a necessary part of the long-term success of VCCA.

TECHNOLOGYCELLULAR PHONESVCCA is a quiet and contemplative environment. To avoid disturbing others, please use phones only in your bedroom, in the phone room of the Fellows Residence, or outside.

TELEPHONE USEA phone is located in the phone room off of the living room at the Fellows’ Residence. Another, in the main kitchen at the barn, can make outgoing calls only. Phone cards are the best method of paying charges. You may purchase phone cards at the local pharmacy.

INTERNET ACCESSNetworks: Residence or StudioPassword: @vcca154

We have wireless Internet access across much of the VCCA property. There are access points in the Studio Barn, the Cottage and the Langhorne Residence. There is also a wired computer station in the library.

Everyone at VCCA shares the same bandwidth. We ask that you refrain from downloading large files or streaming movies, tv shows or music, as this impacts all other users on the grounds.

Computer stations are also available at Sweet Briar College in the computer labs and the library that Fellows may use when available.

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AREA GUIDEFollowing is a list of places and services that Fellows may find helpful. If you do not have a GPS enabled device, directions are available in the office.

ART SUPPLIESA.C. Moore475 Simons Run Suite E, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 234-9944

Art Box422 12th St.Lynchburg, VA (434) 401-1620

Hobby Lobby2315 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 239-0481

Michael’s Arts and Crafts4026 G Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 582-5656

BOOKSTORESBarnes & Noble4024 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 239-8688

Given’s Books2236 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501(434) 385-5027

Hoppy Books56 9th StreetLynchburg, VA 24504(434) 260-7911

BREWERIESLoose Shoe Brewery198 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, VA 24521

COFFEEBean Barn4555 S Amherst Hwy, Madison Heights, VA 24572 (434) 439-2244

Daisy’s CaféSweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA 24521 (434)

Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books924 Front St, Lovingston, VA 22949 (434) 263-6660

Trager Brothers Coffee486 Front St, Lovingston, VA 22949(434) 263-8916

DINING Briar Patch Restuarant883 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-2249

Dogwood Cafe135 E Lexington St Amherst, VA 24521(434) 381-2950

Domino’s96 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-0606

Edith’s Route 60 Diner922 Richmond Hwy, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 660-0396

El Mariachi184 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-9004

The Filling Station102 Lexington Turnpike,Amherst, VA 24521(434) 381-2051

Silver Pig BBQ4835 S Amherst HwyMadison Heights, VA 24542

Sheetz (24 hour deli)4089 S Amherst Hwy, Madison Heights, VA 24572(434) 929-2222

Sweet Briar Collegesweetbriardining.com

Urbavore (Vegan)1103 Church SteetLynchburg, VA 24504(434) 851-2727

Vito’s188 Richmond Hwy, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 381-6030

What A Blessing Bakery195 Ambriar Shopping Ctr, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-0330

Woodruff’s Cake and Pie Shop3297 Elon RdMonroe, VA 24574(434) 384-1650

DENTISTSAmherst Family Dental135 S. Main Street, Amherst, VA(434) 946-7507

Central Virginia Family Dentistry192 South Main Street, Amherst, VA(434) 946-2480

DOCTORSCentra Medical Group115 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, VA(434) 946-9565

CVFP Immediate Care118 Oakwood DriveMadison Heights, Virginia(434) 338-7780

Physicians Treatment Center816 S Main St, Amherst, VA(434) 946-5532

ENTERTAINMENTAcademy Center of the Arts600 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504(434) 846-8499

Regal Cinema River Ridge3411 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 582-1661

Riverviews Artspace901 Jefferson St, Lynchburg, VA 24504(434) 847-7277

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Second Stage Amherst194 2nd St, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 941-0997

Venue Cinema901 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501(434) 845-2398

FABRIC STOREJoAnn Fabrics & Crafts3405 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 239-3109

GROCERYFood Lion Amherst1102 Washington St, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-7464

Health Nut Nutrition1701 Enterprise Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 239-5170

Lynchburg Community Market1219 Main StreetLynchburg, VA 24504

S’Amanda’s Natural Mercantile167 Faulconerville Dr, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-7574

HARDWARE84 Lumber4401 S Amherst Hwy, Madison Heights, VA 24572(434) 846-8484

Hill Hardware183 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-7711

Lowe’s150 River James Shopping Center, Madison Heights, VA 24572(434) 238-1268

HOSPITALLynchburg General Hospital1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501(434) 200-3000

LODGINGAmherst Inn116 Richmond Hwy Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-7641

The Florence Elston Inn and Conference Center450 Sweet Briar DriveSweet Briar, VA 24595(434) 381-6207

MASSAGE THERAPYHealing Hands MassageLani Barovick194 2nd St, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 904-2463

The following massage therapists will come to VCCA by appointment.

Jenyle Clark(434) 845-4316

New London Massage TherapyDennis Wright LMT MA(434) 841-2108

MUSIC STORESHill City Music20436 Lynchburg Hwy, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 525-5060

Lynchburg Music Center6006 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 237-0073

OFFICE SUPPLIESOffice MAX2535 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 237-8848

Staples3730 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502(434) 846-1919

POSTAL & SHIPPINGVCCA receives regular shipments and mail from the U.S. Post, UPS, and FedEx. See page 15.

U.S. Post Office120 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521(800) 275-8777

Fed-Ex Drop BoxAmelon Square Plaza228 Amelon Sq Madison Heights, VA 24572

UPS Drop Off103 South Main StreetAmherst, VA 24521

PHARMACYCVS112 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-2702

SHOPPINGRiver Ridge Mall3405 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Walmart Supercenter197 Madison Heights Square, Madison Heights, VA 24572(434) 846-9650

THRIFT STORESA&J Treasure Thrift Store135 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-1212

Espicopal Thrift Store194 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521(434) 946-2321

Goodwill4090 S Amherst Hwy, Madison Heights, VA 24572(434) 929-1246

TRANSPORTATION

Fellows RunTuesday and Thursday at 2 p.m. See page 15 for details.

Tabb’s Cab434-944-1084434-944-3362

Uber & LyftAmherst and Lynchburg have Uber and Lyft services. Use those apps to contact potential rides.

Amtrak Station (LYH)825 Kemper St, Lynchburg, VA 24501434-847-1953

Greyhound Terminal800 Kemper St, Lynchburg, VA 245011-800-231-2222

Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)350 Terminal Dr #100, Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-582-1150

Additional maps and information about local attractions and services are available in the office.

ONLINE RESOURCESFor area attractions and recreation opportunities, visit visitamherstcounty.org

For houses of worship in the area visit churches.find-near-me.info/in/amherst-va

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VACATING SPACESPlease move out of your bedroom by 9:30 a.m. on the day of your departure. You may stay in your studio as late as you would like, but please inform the kitchen if you plan to stay for lunch and/or dinner.

Turn off the lights and heat/air-conditioning in your studio. If there is a piano in your studio, please leave the heat/air-conditioning on.

Please shut the windows in your bedroom and studio and lock both doors.

BUSINESS MATTERSYour AccountPlease settle your account before you leave. Be sure to see the Office Manager regarding miscellaneous charges and Artists’ Services about your residency payment. If you are unable to pay your balance in full before your departure, please see the Artists’ Services staff to set up a payment plan. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, PayPal, and VISA.

MaterialsPlease return your keys and handbook to the office.

If you plan to leave after hours or over the weekend, please leave materials, handbook and keys in the Outgoing Mailbox in the foyer of the Residence.

Please return any books you may have borrowed from the Sweet Briar or VCCA libraries.

YOUR DEPARTURESHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATIONIf you need transportation to the train or bus terminals or the airport, make arrangements at least two days in advance of your departure. For transportation options, see page 18.

Arrangements for the shipping of packages are the responsibilty of each Fellow. You can use UPS, FedEx, or USPS. See page 15 for mailing and shipping details.

SURVEYSAfter your departure from VCCA, please look for a post-residency survey via email. The initial portion of the survey asks for you to share your residency experience in your own words. The second part of the survey is a review of our services and facilities. Please help us improve the experience of a residency at VCCA by sharing your feedback.

For more on staying connected to VCCA see page 20.

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Ad-hoc CommitteesOccasionally, VCCA will require Fellows input on a committee or task force. For more information please contact the Deputy Director.

VCCA Volunteer DaysTwice a year VCCA hosts a volunteer day to help staff maintain our beautiful grounds. Volunteers typically help with raking, weeding, or other small projects on the property. Watch your email or social media feeds for announcements regarding these opportunities.

NEWSWe’d like for you to stay connected to VCCA. As a Fellow, you will receive regular emails and newsletters from us. To change your communication preferences, email vcca@vcca.com.

SUPPORT VCCAVCCA’s Annual Fund directly supports residencies for over 400 writers, visual artists and composers each year and is the single most important component of VCCA’s fundraising efforts. Gifts to the Annual Fund may be made online at vcca.com/support/annual-fund/, through the Boxwood Collective, or by calling the office.

VCCA BOXWOOD COLLECTIVEThe Boxwood Collective brings together Fellows and friends who give back to VCCA through easy and convenient monthly donations. These gifts provide a steady income stream to VCCA and provide a budget-friendly way to give back.

To join visit https://www.vcca.com/support/boxwood-collective-recurring-giving/.

CONTACT USInterested in learning more about how you can help VCCA? Please call us at (434) 946-7236 or email vcca@vcca.com.

STAYING CONNECTEDSOCIAL MEDIAFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for news and regular features on VCCA Fellows.

You are also welcome to join the VCCA Fellows Facebook page. This group is administered by Fellows and welcomes postings regarding your work and accomplishments and the sharing of opportunities. Check it out at bit.ly/fellows-facebook

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FELLOWS AND FRIENDS GATHERINGVCCA schedules periodic events in areas where we have concentrations of Fellows. Watch your email for announcements and enjoy the chance to reconnect with friends from VCCA.

FELLOWS UPDATESVCCA is always interested in the trajectory of your career and the works you created here. Please keep us informed by emailing news to vcca@vcca.com. We also always appreciate a mention of VCCA in your credits!

VOLUNTEERFellows CouncilThe Fellows Council is an advisory group that serves as a point of communication between Fellows and VCCA leadership. The Council advises the board regarding matters of vital importance to Fellows in residence, including renovation of the physical plant, outreach for the highest quality artists and diverse populations, residency fees, and fundraising. The Council is composed of 10 to 12 Fellows working in a variety of disciplines. Members serve four-year terms. If you are interested in service on the Council, please contact the Deputy Director.

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VCCA Abroad administers VCCA’s international residency program, including the program at the Moulin à Nef in Southwest France and the exchange programs with international artists communities (see sidebar).

The Moulin à Nef, located in the picturesque Gascon village of Auvillar, welcomes around 40 Fellows each year. Four Fellows are in residence at any one time. The village is located on the St. Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage route to Santiago, Spain. The residency includes a private studio, a private bedroom with shared bath, and two dinners each week with other Fellows in residence and members of the local artistic community. Participating Fellows are responsible for all other meals, all transportation, as well as securing and transporting their own equipment and supplies.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS SALZBURG, AUSTRIAA cultural exchange with the city of Salzburg, this six-week residency for a visual artist that provides a combined studio and living space and a stipend of 850€ in the Künstlerhaus.

TYRONE GUTHRIE CENTRE COUNTY MONAGHAN, IRELANDOne-month residency for a Fellow seventy miles from Dublin. The Centre provides a residential program similar to the VCCA, providing artists with private studios and prepared meals in the company of other visiting artists. This opportunity rotates through the genres.

OBERPFÄLZER KÜNSTLERHAUS SCHWANDORF, GERMANYSix-week residencies opportunities featuring private rooms, a shared living area and kitchen. A stipend of 15€ a day is provided. SCHLOSS PLÜSCHOW MECKLENBURG, GERMANYFour-week residency for a visual artist in a large studio and adjacent apartment with bathroom and kitchen facilities in a 17th century chateau housing other artists’ studios near the Baltic Sea.

Please visit the International

Exchanges page on the VCCA website for specific details

about these residencies.

INTERNATIONALPROGRAMS

VCCA ABROAD

International programs are open to all Fellows after their first residency with VCCA. The application deadline for international programs is September 15.

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1. Gatehouse 2. The Elston Inn & The Conference Center

(Department of Safety/Information Center, right annex)

3. Vixen Den 4. Dorothy J. Sales Building (Computer

Services, lower level) 5. Media, Marketing and Communications 6. Former Campus School 7. Boxwood Alumnae House (Office of

Alumnae Relations and Development; Sweet Briar Museum, lower level)

8. 19th-century Cabin 9. Sweet Briar House (president’s home) 10. Mary Clark Rogers Garden Cottage 11. Thayer Field (field hockey) 12. Riding Ring 13. Riding Hunt Course

14. Boathouse 15. Sweet Briar Plantation Burial Ground 16. Weather Station 17. Softball Field 18. Babcock Fields 19. Train Station and Caboose

(Environmental Science Center) 20. Root Green House 21. Guion Science Center (Heuer

Auditorium, main level) 22. Babcock Fine Arts Center (Murchison

Lane Auditorium, Babcock Gallery, main level)

23. Keuffel and Rowe Tennis Courts 24. Fitness and Athletics Center (Prothro

Natatorium, Upchurch Field House) 25. Fletcher Hall (president and dean’s

offices, first floor; HR office, lower level)

26. Mary Helen Cochran Library (Academic Resource Center, second level; Smith Computer lab, lower level)

27. Benedict Hall (Benedict Gallery, main level lobby; Benedict Computer Lab, lower level)

28. Gray Hall 29. Carson Residence Hall 30. Anne Gary Pannell Center (Pannell Art

Gallery, main level) 31. Admissions House 32. Manson Residence Hall 33. Randolph Residence Hall 34. Memorial Chapel (JYF and JYS offices,

lower level) 35. Grammer Residence Hall 36. Reid Residence Hall 37. Dew Residence Hall

38. Bandstand 39. Prothro Hall (Prothro Dining Room, main

level; student life and career services offices and SGA Suite, second floor; business, financial aid and registrar, third floor)

40. Book Shop and Daisy’s Café 41. Meta Glass Residence Hall 42. Student Commons Courtyard (a.k.a. lower

quad) 43. Harley Health and Wellness Center 44. Green Village 45. Ceramics Studio 46. Studio Arts Barn 47. Harriet Howell Rogers Riding Center 48. Monument Hill P Parking Lots

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Geographical Statistics of VCCA FellowsFiscal Year 2018

Top Ten States

1. New York (93)

2. Virginia (38)

3. Massachusetts (27)

4. Maryland (25)

5. California (21)

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Pennsylvania (18)

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8. New Jersey (12)

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10. Florida (8), Illinois (8),

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Tennessee (8)

Mt. San AngeloTotal Fellows: 400

States with 7 or fewer Fellows

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Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin (3), Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada,

Washington, West Virginia (2), Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Kansas, New Mexico (1)

States in white did not have representation at VCCA in FY18.

International Fellows

Total Fellows: 24

Germany (7)

United Kingdom (5)

Canada (3)

Israel (2)

Argentina, Austria, Belgium,

Ireland, Poland, Turkey,

The Netherlands, (1)

Moulin à NefTotal Fellows: 33

U.S. Northeast: New York (9) Pennsylvania (3), Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont (1)

Midwest: Indiana (2)

South: Maryland, Virginia (2), Delaware, Washington, D.C. (1)

West: California (4), Oregon, Washington (1)

International: United Kingdom (2), France, Kyrgyzstan (1)

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