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Presentation Speaker Hillary Chute Examines Spiegelman’s Contributions to Culture
August 20, 2018
Transcript: Literary scholar introduces 59th MacDowell Medalist to the Medal Day crowd on August 12…
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Executive Director Cheryl Young Will Retire After 22 Years at Helm
August 13, 2018
Young’s total 30 years at MacDowell is highlighted by growth in support, Fellows served, and…
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Spain-USA Renews Partnership with MacDowell to Extend Fellowships to International Artists
July 26, 2018
Emerging or established composers working in any genre are welcome to apply
July 26, 2018 – Peterborough…
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Colony Opens a Gathering Space in New York City, and Launches MacDowell NOW Yearlong Initiative
July 16, 2018
MacDowell NOW Responds to Today’s Tumultuous Times, When Art, Culture, Expression, and Dialogue Are Essential…
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Literary Scholar Hillary Chute to Introduce MacDowell Medalist Art Spiegelman
July 16, 2018
Medal Day Free Public Ceremony on Sunday, August 12, 2018
WHAT: Literary scholar and comic expert…
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Cartoonist and Graphic Novelist Art Spiegelman to Receive the 2018 Edward MacDowell Medal
May 21, 2018
Pulitzer-winning author of Maus will be honored with the first-ever Edward MacDowell Medal given in…
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Images of The National Benefit in NYC 2018
May 12, 2018
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A star-studded group of artists performed and read…
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85 Artists Awarded MacDowell Fellowships for Summer Residencies
April 23, 2018
The MacDowell Colony has awarded fellowships to 85 artists from 18 states and six countries…
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MacDowell to Receive $30,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
February 14, 2018
February 14, 2018 – Peterborough, N.H. –The National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has…
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Spain-USA Foundation Partners with MacDowell to Extend Fellowships to International Artists
January 22, 2018
Javier Moreno Sanchez and Octavio Vasquez First to Arrive Under New Partnership
January 22, 2018 – Peterborough…
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85 Artists Awarded Fellowships for Winter-Spring Residencies at MacDowell
January 17, 2018
JANUARY 17, 2018 – PETERBOROUGH, N.H. –The MacDowell Colony has awarded fellowships to 85 artists from…
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Patti Smith, Salman Rushdie & Michael Chabon Riff on Art & Inspiration 5th Annual Chairman’s Evening
November 14, 2017
NOVEMBER 14, 2017 -- NEW YORK: The MacDowell Colony the nation’s first artist residency program…
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MacDowell Fellow Donates Father’s Thornton Wilder Collection to Colony
November 14, 2017
Composer Joel Harrison (MF 7x 02-14) has donated a box full of limited-edition Thornton Wilder…
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Three MacDowell Fellows Named 2017 MacArthur “Genius” Grantees
October 11, 2017
Playwright Annie Baker, Playwright & Performance Artist Taylor Mac, and Architect Damon Rich All Found…
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Autumn MacDowell Fellowships Awarded to 68 Artists in Seven Disciplines
September 14, 2017
PETERBOROUGH, N.H., SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 -- The MacDowell Colony has awarded fellowships to 68 artists…
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