Type: Events

Chez Panisse Alumna Visits Well Students in Year's First MacDowell in the Schools Program

February 22, 2014

MacDowell Fellow Samin Nosrat, a Chez Panisse alumna and food writer, gave The Well School’s…
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Author Frank Rich Introduces 2013 MacDowell Medalist Stephen Sondheim

August 22, 2013

Transcript: New York magazine Writer-at-Large and Medal Day presentation speaker Frank Rich introduces Stephen Sondheim…
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Stephen Sondheim Accepts 2013 Edward MacDowell Medal

August 20, 2013

Transcript: Stephen Sondheim accepts the 54th Edward MacDowell Medal on August 11, 2013 in Peterborough…
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MacDowell Colony Chairman Michael Chabon Kicks off 2013 Medal Ceremony

August 19, 2013

Transcript: Author and MacDowell Colony Chairman Michael Chabon’s remarks welcoming an estimated crowd of 2,200…
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Stephen Sondheim Accepts MacDowell Medal Before 2,200 Fans

August 16, 2013

New Hampshire governor among one of largest Medal Day crowds ever to see musical theatre…
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Library for The 21st Century at The MacDowell Colony Nears Completion

March 20, 2013

Peterborough, NH – Come August, Medal Day visitors will find a new kind of library at…
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Renowned Photographer Nan Goldin to Receive 2012 Edward Macdowell Medal

June 1, 2012

Goldin will be on hand to accept the award at The MacDowell Colony in Peterborough…
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Legendary Playwright Edward Albee to Receive 2011 Edward MacDowell Medal

April 12, 2011

Albee will be on hand to accept the award at The MacDowell Colony in Peterborough…
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Author Michael Chabon Elected Chairman of The MacDowell Colony Board of Directors

December 6, 2010

Robert MacNeil retires from the board after serving as chairman since 1993. Peterborough, NH – Dec…
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The MacDowell Colony Announces $13 Million Capital Campaign

August 19, 2010

Campaign for the Second Century to realize a new library center and unprecedented funding for…
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Legendary Jazz Composer Sonny Rollins Named 2010 Edward MacDowell Medalist

March 10, 2010

The award will be presented to Rollins in a public ceremony at the Colony in…
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MacDowell in the Schools Brings Arts Program to ConVal High School Students

November 9, 2009

MacDowell writer Adrian Nicole LeBlanc to lead classroom series on her award-winning book, Random Family. …
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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 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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