Wachtmeister Award

The Wachtmeister Award is presented every two years by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) in rotation to a prominent writer, visual artist, or composer whose significant achievement in the arts is widely recognized.

The 2023 award is open to established fiction writers who have not previously been in residence at VCCA. The award includes a fully-funded VCCA residency of up to 30 days, to be scheduled between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2025; a $1,000 honorarium; and travel expenses reimbursed up to $750.

The VCCA residency at Mt. San Angelo includes an individual studio, a private bedroom with private en-suite bath, three prepared meals each day, and access to a community of more than 20 cross-disciplinary artists in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

Panel of Judges: Sadeqa Johnson, Rebecca Makkai, and David Mura

This award acknowledges the vital role of the arts in our world, the importance of artists who exemplify excellence in their field, and the necessity of time and space for the creative phase of all artistic work.

Requirements

The 2023 Wachtmeister Award is open to established fiction writers who have not previously been in residence at VCCA. Eligible applicants must demonstrate substantial achievement in their field over at least 15 years, including publications, grants, awards, etc. VCCA encourages fiction writers of all backgrounds to apply. International fiction writers are eligible.

To be considered, submit VCCA’s “Wachtmeister Award 2023” application via SlideRoom by the deadline. A complete application includes a resume, third-person paragraph, and work samples. No application fee is required for this award. Letters of recommendation are no longer required for any VCCA residency application.

Learn More: https://www.vcca.com/wachtmeister-award
Apply: https://vcca.slideroom.com/#/login/program/65193