Addresses

Vermont College of Fine Arts, 36 College Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Dewey Hall (student housing): 1 West Street
Noble Hall (alumnx dorm): 39 College Street
Crowley Center (faculty and guest lecturer housing): 31 College Street
Martin House (faculty and guest lecturer housing): Behind Crowley Center

Plane

Burlington International Airport (BTV) is approximately 35 miles from Montpelier.

From Airport

Blazer Transportation provides 24/7 service to and from VCFA and arranges for shared rides when possible. To book, please call (802) 253-0013. Bus

The Greyhound bus depot is about a 15 minute walk, uphill, to the VCFA campus. Drop off and pick up only; no office. The National number to contact Greyhound is 800-231-2222. Train

The AMTRAK Train Depot is three miles from campus. 800-USA-RAIL. Local cab/Uber/Lyft service is extremely limited. If you’re arriving/departing by train and need assistance with transportation to/from the college, please email [email protected] and [email protected].

Driving a Car
FROM EXIT 8 off I-89: GPS “36 College Street” Follow the access road and make a left at the 4th light, which is Main Street and Route 12 North. Make a right onto East State Street in the middle of town—there’s a stop light in the middle of this disjointed intersection. The VCFA Campus is at the top of the hill on the right. Parking Parking is available in the large lot next to Alumni Hall, or behind Noble Hall. A short-term parking permit will be provided for you to display on your dashboard. Free parking is also available on the streets around the campus and does not require a permit. If parking on the street, you must comply with city parking regulations—do not park in “permit parking only” spots or “no parking” zones. Please also note that there are occasional parking bans on Montpelier city streets from 1:00am to 7:00am, November 15 through April 1.

High Level

Check in Thursday at 12pm and Check out Sunday by 10am

Things Happening All Week

Not beholden to a particular day or time, these passively amazing things are available all week for you to visit, interact with, or simply bask in the presence of. Check them out at your own pace.

AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers and The Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2022 on exhibition in the library. Discussion on the jury process with Silas Munro and Sereina Rothenberger on Sunday, October 9th via Zoom open to all.

Visiting Designers on campus (presentation Thursday evening, October 13th)

Door Decorating Contest. Work on your door all weekend. Prizes awarded Saturday, October 15th at the closing bonfire. Bring supplies if you can!

Day 1 — Thursday

Check In (12p - 4p)

Once you arrive, be sure to check in, receive your info packet and room key. A member will be there to answer questions and get you rolling. Location: Noble Hall

Thesis Presentations (2p - 4p)

Sit in on this year’s graduating students’ thesis presentations. They’re sure to be inspiring. Note that Alumnx are not allowed during thesis crits. Location: Chapel

Alumnx Meet and Greet (4p - 5:30p)

Reconnect with your old friends and make some new ones (networking!) at the Alumnx Meet and Greet. Drinks will be available. Location: TBD

Dinner (5:30p - 6:30p)

Keynote Presentation (7p - 8:30p)

Join us as Residency Guest Designers Morcos Key (Jon Key and Wael Morcos) discuss their practice. Location: Chapel

Collage Club with Ian (9p - Late)

Get ready to roll up your sleeves as faculty member Ian Lynam brings back one of our most popular workshops!

Due to the incredible reliance on digital tools today, let’s turn to making some visual work with our hands—both individually and collectively. Collage is both a method and a strategy that gets overlooked in regards to graphic design, despite being part and parcel of graphic design. After a brief and very cursory look at influential collage from the 1970s through today (AKA my wildly subjective take on what I term "The Collage Canon"), Alumnx are invited to explore the catharsis of making analog collaged compositions together. While there is a brief presentation component, this workshop is intended to allow us all to slow down, focus in ways we might not do normally, consider our aesthetic choices, chat, cut and paste, but most of all: be together. Location: Noble Conference Room

Day 2 — Friday

Breakfast (7:30a - 8:30a)

Alumnx Faux Kucha (10a - 12p)

In a series of short Faux Kucha presentations, attendees will introduce themselves and share their work and adventures since graduating. Email Chris to get on the roster to share. Location: Noble Lounge

Lunch (12p - 1p)

Faculty Panel (1:30p - 3p)

To be or Not to be an Academic Hosted by Tasheka Arcenaux Sutton. An open panel discussion regarding all things related to teaching in higher learning: Design pedagogy, tenure/promotion process, advantages/disadvantages of teaching at different types of institutions (public vs. private, research 1, art schools), and how to manage multiple tasks (publishing, making, teaching, entrepreneurship, etc.) Location: The Chapel

Alumnx, Where Are You Going? (3:30p - 5p)

You remember these. Attendees will gather in small groups for roundtable working sessions focussing on your practice, your goals, and (of course) your feelings. Location: Noble Hall

Dinner (5:30p - 6:30p)

Pandemic Graduation Ceremony (7p - 7:30p)

Alumnx robbed of an in-person graduation ceremony – you deserve this. Please email Danielle if you would like to participate (and we hope you all do). Location: The Chapel

Dance Party (8:30p - Late)

Come together with friends new and old to cut a rug, shake the booty, and just dance it out (all night long!) Location: Alumnx Hall

Day 3 — Saturday

Breakfast (7:30a - 8:30a)

Pastries and Coffee with Program Staff and Faculty (9a - 10a)

It’s time for a little nosh and gab. Let’s share our thoughts on all things VCFA. Location: TBD

Alumnx Showcase (10a - 12p)

In a series of short presentations, Alumnx can present their current work, research, publications and more. A perfect opportunity for professional development credit at your institution of job. Please email Chris if you would like to submit a proposal. Location: Noble Lounge

Lunch (12p - 1p)

A Fabulous Photo Sesh (1:30p - 2p)

Let’s all gather outside, strike a pose, and document our time here on campus together. Bring your cameras and be sure to dress the part. Location: Alumnx Hall

Closing Circle (Time TBD)

It’s everyone’s favorite shape and an important time to reflect and connect with each other. Location: The Chapel

Graduation (4p - 5p)

Cheer on this year’s graduates as they cross the big stage. Location: The Chapel

Reception (5p - 6p)

Door Decoration Showdown & Awards Ceremony & Bonfire (8p - late)