Thornton Wilder Fellowship

Endowed and Honorary Fellowships

Thornton Wilder photographed by Bernice B. Perry. Image is courtesy of the Milford NH Historical Society

Thornton Wilder photographed by Bernice B. Perry. Image is courtesy of the Milford NH Historical Society

Thornton Wilder Fellowship

Established in 1990

This Fellowship was established by the board of directors in recognition of Thornton Wilder and his generous legacy to MacDowell. Wilder was a nine-time Fellow, as well as the first recipient of the Edward MacDowell Medal in 1960.

The Fellowship supports an artist working in any discipline.

Most recent recipient

Eliza Bent 2023

Past recipients

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