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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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Christina Choe and Brandon Neubauer Contribute to Film About MacDowell Colony Fellow Marc Brodzik
April 7, 2013
WHYY Friday Arts profile of visual artist features Colony with B-roll footage from filmmakers in…
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Dreyfus Foundation Supports Growth in Performance-Based Residencies at MacDowell Colony
April 1, 2013
When audiences catch the dramatic central aria of Susan Yankowitz's new opera this summer, they…
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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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Heinz Endowments Opening a World of Possibilities for Pittsburgh Artists at Macdowell Colony
April 3, 2012
Fellowships support artist residencies of up to two months for two Pittsburgh-area artists.
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The MacDowell Colony Awarded $1 Million Grant From The Kresge Foundation
June 29, 2011
Funds to go toward enhancing and maintaining MacDowell’s facilities
Peterborough, NH -- June 29, 2011 …
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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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Filmmaker Natalia Almada Receives Fledgling Fund Fellowship
February 7, 2011
Fellowship is the first designated exclusively to support documentary filmmakers at MacDowell.
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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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The MacDowell Colony Announces Fledgling Fund Fellowship for Documentary Filmmakers
July 14, 2010
Grant to provide a residency for filmmakers working on socially engaged film projects.
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ASCAP Foundation Supports Fellowship for Composers at The MacDowell Colony
May 14, 2010
Yotam Haber named first recipient of The ASCAP Foundation Composer Fellowship.
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Chairman Robert MacNeil and President Carter Wiseman to Retire from MacDowell Leadership
April 15, 2010
Susan Davenport Austin named as president-elect.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 15, 2010 – The MacDowell Colony…
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