Type: Press Releases

Renowned Artist Kiki Smith To Receive 50th Edward MacDowell Medal On Sunday, August 9, 2009

May 8, 2009

The Colony grounds and artist studios are open to the public for the daylong festivities…
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The MacDowell Colony Announces New Support for Filmmakers

January 15, 2009

Grant from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences supports residencies. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
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The MacDowell Colony Announces New Support for Women Writers

June 15, 2008

Endowed gift from The Rona Jaffe Foundation establishes new Fellowship. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — PETERBOROUGH…
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MacDowell Prevails In Legal Case

March 14, 2008

New Hampshire Supreme Court Confirms MacDowell a Charity. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — PETERBOROUGH, NH —…
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The Library Of Congress Celebrates Centennial of The MacDowell Colony with Special Exhibition

February 10, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Peterborough, NH – February, 2007 – Highlighting works from noted MacDowell Fellows, as well…
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The MacDowell Colony Turns 100

November 13, 2006

Yearlong centennial celebration highlights importance of artistic creation to society. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Peterborough…
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Edward MacDowell Inducted Into Classical Music Hall Of Fame

April 28, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Peterborough, NH — April 28, 2000 -- The MacDowell Colony is…
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The MacDowell Colony Awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Clinton

September 29, 1997

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Washington, D.C. — Sept. 20, 1997 — An artists’ colony which…
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