The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University is a non-collecting institution that showcases a slate of changing exhibitions, performances and programs. The ICA is a place to explore new ideas, providing an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and the world. As a part of VCU’s School of the Arts, the ICA mirrors the increasing emphasis on cross-disciplinary studies and has created a new environment for artists and scholars from around the world to test ideas. As a university-wide resource, the ICA links campus, community and contemporary artists by supporting local creative communities, engaging an international network of contemporary artists and organizations and encouraging collaborations with VCU departments, faculty, students and the broader community.
