MacDowell Fellowship
About this opportunity
MacDowell is one of the foremost artist residency programmes in the United States, set on 450 acres in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Approximately 300 fellowships are awarded each year across seven disciplines. Residents receive a private studio, meals delivered to their door, and uninterrupted time to focus on their work.
Application tips
Applications require professional achievements, a current work sample, and a project proposal. The next deadline is 10 February 2027 for fall/winter 2027-2028 residencies (1 September 2027 to 29 February 2028); applications open 15 January 2027. The spring/summer 2027 round closed on 10 September 2026. No application fee.
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