Type: Press Releases

79 Artists Awarded Fall MacDowell Fellowships

October 8, 2019

The MacDowell Colony has awarded fellowships to 79 artists from 19 states and six countries…
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Carol Burnett to Join The “Art of Memoir” Evening Salon With Authors Nell Painter and Amanda Stern at MacDowell NYC

September 10, 2019

Television icon and author Carol Burnett will appear at MacDowell NYC on Thursday evening, October…
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Studio Museum Director Thelma Golden to Introduce Charles Gaines to Medal Day Crowd August 11

June 5, 2019

Public invited to tour open studios at free event honoring renowned pivotal conceptual artist. …
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93 Artists Awarded Summer MacDowell Fellowships

May 21, 2019

More than $1 Million in Support to be Given for Residencies The MacDowell Colony has awarded…
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Conceptual Artist Charles Gaines to Receive the 60th Edward MacDowell Medal

April 7, 2019

2019 Medal will be awarded to visual artist at free public event on August 11. …
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MacDowell Receives $30,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts

March 13, 2019

Annual funding assistance will bring 10 artists to MacDowell March 13, 2019 – New York …
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MacDowell Names Philip Himberg New Executive Director

February 19, 2019

Head of Sundance Institute’s theatre program to take reins from retiring Cheryl Young June 1. February…
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Family Endows New Musa McKim Guston Fellowship for MacDowell Artists Working in Any Discipline

February 4, 2019

New York – A gift given recently in the name of poet and painter Musa McKim…
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86 Artists Awarded Spring MacDowell Fellowships

January 22, 2019

Peterborough, NH – The MacDowell Colony has awarded fellowships to 86 artists from 18 states and…
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MacDowell Colony Board Elects New Directors

January 16, 2019

Group will be dedicated to helping guide the mission of one of the nation’s leading…
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Michael Chabon to Host Conversation with Photographer Carrie Mae Weems and Playwright Tony Kushner

November 11, 2018

Sixth Annual Chairman’s Evening on December 4 Promises Wide-Ranging Discussion of the Intersections of Creativity, Culture…
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MacDowell Names Library in Honor of James Baldwin to Celebrate His Extraordinary Cultural Legacy

October 24, 2018

Public Ceremony November 4th at Tod Williams Billie Tsien-designed space to honor three-time Fellow who…
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87 Artists Awarded Fall-Winter MacDowell Fellowships

August 29, 2018

The MacDowell Colony has awarded fellowships to 87 artists from 19 states and six countries…
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Executive Director Cheryl Young Will Retire After 22 Years at Helm

August 13, 2018

Young’s total 30 years at MacDowell is highlighted by growth in support, Fellows served, and…
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Spain-USA Renews Partnership with MacDowell to Extend Fellowships to International Artists

July 26, 2018

Emerging or established composers working in any genre are welcome to apply July 26, 2018 – Peterborough…
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