Type: Press Releases

MacDowell Colony Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant

January 23, 2015

Grant to support first-time residencies for 10 artists from diverse backgrounds. Ten artists from across…
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Tree Harvest at MacDowell Colony to Revitalize Depleted Woodland

February 21, 2014

Winter tree harvest necessitates temporary closure of four studios and will improve health of forest. …
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The MacDowell Colony Receives NEA Art Works Grant to Support First-Time Residencies for Artists

January 14, 2014

Grant is one of 895 awarded by National Endowment for the Arts Art Works nationwide. …
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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. Peterborough, NH …
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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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …
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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. FOR IMMEDIATE…
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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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …
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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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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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