Community Partnerships
The ICA values collaborating with mission-aligned partners to host public programs, incubate creative opportunities, and amplify existing community-centered activities. As such, approved community partnerships come with reduced space-use fees and logistical support. In instances where a proposed event/program clearly aligns with the ICA’s current exhibitions or initiatives, it may be considered for co-sponsorship with the ICA, which includes additional logistical and marketing support. Co-sponsorships are offered at the sole discretion of the ICA.
Applications for community partnerships are open:
March 1 – May 15 2026 for Fall Semester Programs, 2026 ( September through December), with decisions communicated in early June
June 1– September 15 2026 for Spring Semester Programs, 2027 (January through May), with decisions communicated in early October
VCU SPACE USE INQUIRIES
Each year, the ICA provides space for a range of programs and events organized by VCU schools, units, departments, and student organizations with faculty sponsors. Examples include: lectures and talks, workshops, and receptions. Please note this form is for VCU-use only; all others, please see the Community Partnership information.
To request space, please complete the VCU Space Request form. Forms are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Space use reservations are subject to space and staffing availability and to applicable space use fees.
Fees for VCU space use:
Auditorium
• Capacity: 204 seated
• Price: $500
Royall Forum
• Capacity: 150 standing, 80 seated
• Price: $1,000
Note about VCU co-sponsorships: The ICA partners with VCU schools, units, and departments to co-produce programs. Co-sponsorships are only considered for programs that clearly align with the ICA’s exhibitions or initiatives. If you have a proposal for a co-sponsored activity, please complete the VCU Space Request form to explain why your program is a good co-sponsorship fit. Benefits of co-sponsorships include: reduced fees and logistical and marketing support. Co-sponsorships are accepted at the sole discretion of the ICA.
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