Type: Events

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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