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Latest: Let the Circle be Unbroken

Fellow in literature Jacqueline Woodson, recent MacArthur Fellow and Hans Christian Andersen Award winner, has written "Let the Circle be Unbroken," an essay for our “Why MacDowell NOW?” series that describes her inspiration behind creating a residency program for artists of color.

"Covid Journals" a Testament to Seeing Acutely

Another “Why MacDowell NOW?” essay comes from photographer Accra Shepp, who writes about how his latest series of images is a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent calls for social justice and accompanying demonstrations in his neighborhood.

Latest: Conversation About Social Justice, Part 2

The second part of our ongoing presentation of art made in protest of previous or current injustices. Our plan is to make some space available so the exchange of ideas and discussion around social justice matters can continue through art.

Listen to Rosanne Cash's interview on NHPR

Composer-Performer Rosanne Cash, 2021 Edward MacDowell Medalist, appeared with WQXR personality and board member Terrance McKnight on NHPR's "The Folk Show" with Kate McNally on August 9.

Next two application deadlines suspended

September 2020 and January 2021 application deadlines suspended. Our next deadline is April 15, 2021. The application period opens Feb. 15.

New Comprehensive Artist Index

We list all Fellows from 1907 to the present in this comprehensive artist index. Try the search window to see who's been in residence at MacDowell.

Elevating Black Artists and Holding Ourselves Accountable

The time for American innocence has past, past time for indifferent callousness. Artists have been showing us the way. It’s time to heed them and the MacDowell community of artists who are continuing this work at this crucial time.

Holding Ourselves Accountable

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Artist Accolades

The writers, visual artists, composers, filmmakers, playwrights, interdisciplinary artists, and architects who have attended MacDowell have won:

93 Pulitzer
Prizes

868 Guggenheim
Fellowships

33 National
Book Awards

8 National
Medals for the Arts

33 MacArthur
Fellowships

111 Rome
Prizes

9 Academy
Awards

17 GRAMMY
Awards

31 Tony
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- Edward A. MacDowell

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