Register Now for
Art Works for Virginia 2022
Wednesday, March 23
Special Guest: Secretary of Education, Aimee Guidera
Art Works for Virginia 2022 is, once again, taking place virtually. The format has also been modified to be a monthly series of 90-minute professional development sessions on thematic topics. Join us each 4th Wednesday through April, from 3:30 - 5 PM. For more details on and registration for each session, visit our website.

March 23, 2022, 3:30 - 5:00 PM: 
Expanding Access to Arts in Education

Learn about the exciting new "Arts Ed Data Project", a collaboration involving Virginia's Fine Arts Coalition, Department of Education, and Virginia Commission for the Arts that aims to gather and analyze the existing arts education systems across the state in order to identify gaps. Then hear from a national community and how they have applied findings to systemic change in order to create greater, more equitable access to the arts for students.  JUST ANNOUNCED: Meet the new Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Aimee Rogstad Guidera

Final Session

April 27, 2022, 3:30 - 5:00 PM:
Tools for Expanding Creative Placemaking in Your Community

Hear from ARTSFAIRFAX about their new "Creative Spaces Toolkit", a roadmap to interim activation of vacant buildings and spaces, specifically designed to create a collaboration between the arts sector, property owners, and government officials. Then hear from Kate Pittman, Executive Director of ViBe Creative District, on the range of initiatives that have made Virginia Beach's Oceanfront District a national model for a destination/tourism experience. 

Previous Sessions

January 22, 2022 - Opening Session,
We all know that the arts has the power to transcend across all communities, including those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by ethnicity, economics, geography, or disability. 

February 23, 2022 - Community Support for Individual Artists, Webinar Recording Here
Justin "Demeanor" Harrington, one of January's co-presenters, returns to share more about how his organization has shifted its model since the pandemic started, to provide greater resources and supports for capacity-building of artists. 
Upcoming VCA Meetings

FY23 Advisory (Grants) Panels
Advisory Panels for the FY23 grant applications begin. All meetings are Public Meetings. Additional information (including specific times for each day's panel) can be found on our website, by emailing arts@vca.virginia.gov, or by calling the VCA offices at (804) 225-3132.

  • April 12 - Area I, Arts Depot, Abingdon
  • April 13 - Area III, The Jefferson Center, Roanoke
  • April 19 - Area IVB, ARTFactory, Manassas
  • April 20 - Area IVA, McLean Project for the Arts, McLean
  • April 22 - MAJORS, Visual Arts Center, Richmond
  • April 26 - Area V - SPARC, Richmond
  • April 28 - Area II, Bower Center for the Arts, Bedford
  • May 4 & 5 - Projects, Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen
  • May 6 - Area VI, American Theatre, Hampton                    
  • May 11 & 12 - AIE/TA Roster, Dogtown Dance Theatre, Richmond

VCA Budget and Policy Committee Meeting
March 30, 2022 - 11AM - Virginia Humanities' offices, Charlottesville, VA

VCA Commission Board
June 15-16, 2022 - 9 - 5 PM (each day) - Richmond,Location TBC
Advisory Panel Nominations Still Needed for FY23 Grants Panels

Due to the fact that Project Panels are separate this year, the VCA is still seeking a few more nominations (including self-nominations) for Advisory Panels to take place as part of the FY23 Grants season. Consider nominating someone you know or yourself today.
Important Reminders on VCA Grant Deadlines

March 1
  • FY23 Presenter Touring Assistance Now Open
  • FY24 Touring Artist Application Now Open

April 1
  • FY23 Creative Communities Partnership Grant Application Due
  • FY23 Artists in Education Application Due
  • FY23 Teaching Artist Roster Application Due
  • FY23 Technical and Organizational Assistance Opens

All applications are due (in Foundant) by 5 PM on the deadline date. Questions? Find contact info for Coordinators on our website, here.
Get Your UEI from SAM.gov before April 4, 2022

Be reminded again, that effective April 4, 2022, the federal government will phase out the use of DUNS numbers and move to a 12-character unique entity identifier (UEI) created in SAM.gov. This transition streamlines SAM.gov registration for new entities and eliminates the need to work through Dun & Bradstreet for ongoing entity management.

As a current or potential subgrantee receiving federal funds through the VCA’s Partnership Agreement with the NEA, you must obtain a UEI. 

What Action Do You Need to Take?

  1. If your entity is registered in SAM.gov today, your Unique Entity ID (SAM) has already been assigned and is viewable in SAM.gov. This includes inactive registrations. The Unique Entity ID is currently located below the DUNS Number on your entity registration record. You must be signed in to your SAM.gov account to view entity records. 
  2. If you are not already registered in SAM.gov, please refer to the Quick Guide to Getting a Unique Entity ID to get a Unique Entity ID (SAM) for your organization without having to complete a full entity registration. This will also be applied to the Virginia W9 (VA9). 

The VCA deadline to acquire your UEI (through SAM.gov) is June 1, 2022. We strongly encourage you to register as soon as possible, and before April 3, 2022. After April 3, 2022, registration may take considerably more time and effort.  
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