Important Documents
Please submit the following to VCCA before you arrive for your residency:
COVID Guidelines
By signing your residency contract, you agree to abide by VCCA’s COVID Guidelines, which are presented in full and updated as necessary at the following link:
Fellows Handbook
The Fellows Handbook is a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your residency. Please review before your arrival and use as a reference during your stay:
Maps and Floor Plans
These maps will help you navigate the VCCA grounds, Fellows Residence, and Studio Barn complex upon your arrival (and explore outdoor art once you settle in):
Dining Services
VCCA is pleased to partner with Meriwether Godsey to serve Fellows three prepared meals each day.
Daily Meal Schedule
- Breakfast: 7:30 – 9 a.m. in the Fellows Residence dining room (buffet style)
- Lunch: drop off at 11:30 a.m. in the Studio Barn main kitchen (individual boxed lunches; ordered by 3 p.m. the day before)
- Dinner: Promptly at 6 p.m. in the Fellows Residence dining room (buffet style)
Online Ordering (Lunch)
Fellows are required to submit daily lunch orders using Meriwether Godsey’s online ordering system. Lunch orders are due by 3 p.m. the day before. Fellows may submit lunch orders up to five days in advance.
Food Allergies, Preferences, and Sensitivities
Dining Needs Form: Prior to arrival, all Fellows must submit the online Dining Needs form to provide the Meriwether Godsey kitchen staff with the information they need to ensure a safe and happy dining experience.
MG MyMenus App: Fellows may choose to download the Meriwether Godsey MyMenus app — a useful resource to browse daily menus, allergens, and nutritional information for all meals.
Plan to miss a meal?
Fellows must email Director of Dining Services Katy Murray at kmurray@merig.com with at least 24 hours notice if they will miss a meal. This is essential to reduce food waste. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation.
Maintenance Requests
Facilities staff will respond to work order requests Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Work order requests submitted after 3 p.m. on Friday will not be seen by staff until the following Monday.
Emergency Maintenance Information
We consider the following to be emergencies:
- Plumbing problems or leaks that could cause damage to building structures or contents
- Any building or grounds related item that poses a serious and immediate threat to life, safety, or property
For emergency maintenance during business hours:
Contact the VCCA Office at 434-946-7236.
For all after-hour and weekend emergencies:
Contact Resident Fellow Paige Critcher at 434-942-8956.