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title: "Virginia Center for the Creative Arts: Wachtmeister Award"
organization: "Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA)"
category: prize
deadline: 2026-05-15
valid_through: 2026-05-15
countries: ["US"]
location: "Mt. San Angelo, Virginia, USA"
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "Fully-funded VCCA residency of up to 30 days, a $1,000 honorarium, and travel expenses reimbursed up to $750. The residency includes a private bedroom with private en-suite bath, a private individual studio, and three prepared meals each day."
eligibility: "Awarded to an interdisciplinary visual artist who has worked professionally for at least 15 years with substantial national or international achievement. Applicants must have never been in residence at VCCA. International artists are eligible."
source_url: "https://vcca.com/apply/fully-funded-fellowships/wachtmeister-award"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/virginia-center-for-the-creative-arts-wachtmeister-award-virginia-center-561745d5"
status: closed
last_updated: 2026-05-01T06:12:25.768986
---
# Virginia Center for the Creative Arts: Wachtmeister Award

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**Organization**: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA)
**Category**: prize
**Deadline**: 2026-05-15
**Location**: Mt. San Angelo, Virginia, USA
**Country code(s)**: US
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: Fully-funded VCCA residency of up to 30 days, a $1,000 honorarium, and travel expenses reimbursed up to $750. The residency includes a private bedroom with private en-suite bath, a private individual studio, and three prepared meals each day.
**Eligibility**: Awarded to an interdisciplinary visual artist who has worked professionally for at least 15 years with substantial national or international achievement. Applicants must have never been in residence at VCCA. International artists are eligible.

## Description

The Wachtmeister Award, presented by VCCA, recognizes a prominent visual artist for significant achievement in the arts. The 2027 award targets an interdisciplinary visual artist pushing boundaries in materials and approaches. The award includes a fully-funded residency of up to 30 days at Mt. San Angelo, a $1,000 honorarium, and travel reimbursement. Residents receive a private bedroom, studio, and meals, fostering a focused creative environment.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://vcca.com/apply/fully-funded-fellowships/wachtmeister-award
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/virginia-center-for-the-creative-arts-wachtmeister-award-virginia-center-561745d5