Life on Campus
From the moment you get here, you’ll notice that campus is buzzing with a fervent energy. Students practicing their craft — painting, performing, designing and studying — as an impromptu bucket-drum concert provides the backing soundtrack. At the heart of this excitement, VCUarts buildings and facilities hold classrooms, studios, performance spaces, galleries, music halls, workshops, machine shops, photography labs, computer labs and so much more. It can be hard to tell where campus ends and the city of Richmond begins—and to be honest, it won’t really matter. It’s all at your fingertips.
Home to the Arts
A living canvas of creativity, the city of Richmond offers countless museums, theaters, performance spaces, studios, murals and more. The entire city pulses with artistic energy.
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our Community & Campus
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VCU students come from all over to be part of our vibrant environment at the center of an urban community. -
With more than 400 organizations, it’s easy to meet people who share your interests, whether it’s social change, anime, fashion or coding. Within VCUarts, Black Art Student Empowerment (B.A.S.E.) and Queer Arts Club are dedicated to representation and inclusion of our diverse community. -
More than 5,700 students live on campus, including most first-years. Residence halls at VCU come in all shapes and sizes, from traditional rooms to suites and apartments. -
The Creative Print Bureau (CPB) is a staff and student-operated lab that provides printing services and educational opportunities to all VCU students, staff and alumni. -
The ICA at VCU is a free and public exhibition, performance, and classroom space with rotating programs throughout the academic year. -
The Anderson is VCUarts’ on-campus gallery, serving the VCU community through a dynamic and constantly evolving program of student and professional exhibitions, projects, and events. -
Located within the Storefront for Community Design in Richmond’s Arts District, mOb serves as a hub for innovation and interdisciplinary learning. -
A broad coalition of producers, performers, friends, and alumni centered on supporting the development of VCUarts
Inclusion & Equity
Nothing should hold you back as an artist or student, and we’re committed to providing you with the support you need.