Who can apply to MacDowell Fellowship?

Open to artists of all backgrounds and countries in architecture, film/video, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. The sole criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 10 February 2027.

Residency

MacDowell Fellowship

Name: MacDowell Fellowship
Start: 2026-06-01
End: 2027-02-10
Location: Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA

MacDowell · Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA

Deadline: Feb 10
Award: Residency with no fees, need-based stipends, and travel reimbursement grants.
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to artists of all backgrounds and countries in architecture, film/video, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. The sole criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence.
Location: Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA

Discipline

ArchitectureVideoWritingSound

About

MacDowell offers Fellowships to approximately 300 artists each year across seven disciplines, providing a residency experience with no fees. Need-based stipends and travel reimbursement grants are available to support a diverse community of artists. The selection process is based on artistic excellence, considering professional achievements, work samples, and project proposals. The next application deadline is February 10, 2027, for the Fall 2027 – Winter 2028 season.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to MacDowell Fellowship?: Open to artists of all backgrounds and countries in architecture, film/video, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. The sole criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence.
What does MacDowell Fellowship offer?: Residency with no fees, need-based stipends, and travel reimbursement grants.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 10 February 2027.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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