NewsAnnouncing the 2026 Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Awards
The Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities has awarded six teams of artists Folklife Apprenticeships for 2024–2025.
NewsAnnouncing Virginia’s 2026 Great Reads From Great Places Selections
We are thrilled to announce the two books that will represent the Commonwealth of Virginia at the National Book Festival in Washington, DC, on August 22, 2026! The Center for …
News2026 Federal Funding Update
An Update about National Endowment for the Humanities Funding and Recent Legal Decisions Related to Last Year’s Grant Termination.
NewsWe’re Hiring!
We’re seeking a Virginia Festival of the Book manager who will develop and deliver high quality literary programming to the Virginia Festival of the Book and other Festival lead-up initiatives including statewide events throughout the year, as well as the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
NewsAnnouncing Changes to Our Grants Program Structure
We’re excited to announce a new three-tier grants program structure designed to make our funding opportunities clearer, more accessible, and better aligned with the needs of organizations across the Commonwealth.
News“Dance Revolution” Demonstrates the Power of Community Dance
Virginia Humanities, Virginia’s state humanities council, is partnering with five community dance groups for “Dance Revolution,” a year-long program resulting in a video podcast mini-series and culminating at the 2026 Richmond Folk Festival. By …
NewsThis Message is Late: But Thanks for Making the 2026 Festival Great!
On March 22, 2026, Virginia Humanities’ Virginia Festival of the Book closed on another successful year. It was a year of nearly 100 programs and almost 150 authors and special guests, and thousands of attendees converging in Charlottesville. With the focus on “Revolutions,” we gave our Festival a new spin, taking up a greater footprint along Charlottesville’s downtown mall, Main Street area, and points beyond.
NewsKnow Before You Go
Register for the Fest! This year, festival attendees must register for the Fest. Most events are free, but registering in advance gets you into your venue seamlessly and quickly. *Some …
News2026 Print Program
Preview and download the 2026 print program. You can also view the full schedule, purchase tickets, and register for events online. 2026 Print Program
News2026 Live Streamed Events
If you can’t join us in person in Charlottesville for the 32nd annual Virginia Festival of the Book, you can still enjoy the following festival programs online. Each event will …
NewsWorkshops, Activities, And More
Spring in Charlottesville brings blooming trees, longer days, and the return of the Virginia Festival of the Book. From March 20-22, 2026, readers, writers, and curious minds will gather from …
News2026 Festival Shirts
Our 2026 Virginia Festival of the Book poster featuring cardinals, hawks, ocean waves, the blue ridge mountains, and a vintage typewriter was designed by Katie McBride. You can learn more …
