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MacDowellUnited States
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A residency from MacDowell, United States. Applications close 10 September 2026. Official terms last checked 31 August 2026.
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Quoted from macdowell.org and checked on 31 August 2026. This is the organiser's description, reproduced as captured. It has not been through the evidence checks that produced the figures above.
Established in 1907, MacDowell is a renowned artist residency program located in Peterborough, NH, offering a rural, serene, supportive environment for creative work. The residency promotes artistic freedom and encourages participation from a diverse range of artistic disciplines and voices. Artists are eligible to apply to MacDowell if they are generating original works of art, are at least 21 years of age and are not currently enrolled in a degree program (with the exception of ABD students).
Applications are completed online and can be found through MacDowell’s website. A complete application includes general information forms, a project proposal with work samples that demonstrate experience within the same discipline and genre as the proposed project, as well as five artistic achievements relevant to the applicants’ artistic career. Applications for residencies from March 1 – August 31, 2027 will open on August 15, 2026.
The deadline for accepting applications will be September 10, 2026. Please contact admissions@macdowell.org with any inquiry on the process.
During the March 1 – August 31, 2027 residency season, accepted artists are hosted for 2–8 weeks. The recommended minimum length of time for a Fellowship is 2 weeks with an average residency being 30 days.
Private housing, studio, and three prepared meals per day. Self-sufficiency and comfort with solitude are important due to the residency’s rural setting.
Architecture, Film/Video Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts, Literature, Music Composition, Theatre, Visual Arts Artists whose work doesn't clearly fall into these categories are encouraged to contact admissions.
Exclusive use of a rustic, comfortably furnished studio tailored to the artist's needs; 24/7 access to a shared, state-of-the-art library.
No residency fee; financial aid is available based on demonstrated need (includes stipends and direct travel/materials reimbursement).
Artists are encouraged but not required to share their work with other residents or participate in outreach events; Fellows are asked to agree to a community code of conduct to ensure a respectful and enriching atmosphere.
Discipline specific work sample requirements, along with the online application, can be found on the MacDowell website. Please use the Menu option to find further information, including “Work Sample Requirements” and “Apply for a Fellowship.”
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| Organizer | MacDowell |
|---|---|
| Type | Residency |
| Disciplines | mixed-media |
| Location / online | United States |
| Eligibility | Not stated on the official page |
| Deadline | 10 September 2026 |
| Opens | Not stated |
| Award / support | Not stated on the official page |
| Entry fee | Fees and support No residency fee; financial aid is available based on demonstrated need (includes stipends and direct travel/materials reimbursement). |
| Funding type | Not stated |
| Verified | 31 August 2026 |
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