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 current deadline is September 10, 2026 for spring/summer 2027 residencies (March 1 to August 31, 2027); applications opened 17 August 2026. The next deadline will be February 10, 2027 for fall/winter 2027-2028 residencies (applications open 15 January 2027). No application fee. A live Zoom Q&A is scheduled for 20 August 2026 at 2pm EST.
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