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The MacDowell Colony is a leading contemporary arts organization located in Peterborough, NH.
Since 1907, our mission has been to create a space where inspiration happens on a daily basis. We do that by providing essential support for emerging and established artists by bringing together diverse, multidisciplinary talent to exchange ideas and pursue creative work.
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It looks out over the whispering treetops
And faces the setting sun.
Artists’ Accolades
The writers, visual artists, composers, filmmakers, playwrights, interdisciplinary artists, and architects who have attended MacDowell have won:
83
Pulitzer Prizes
803
Guggenheim Fellowships
28
Rome Prizes
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Our next application deadline is Sept 15, 2018 for winter-spring 2019 residencies. The application period opens on July 15.
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The MacDowell Colony relies on the generosity of individuals and foundations to provide vital support every year to more than 275 artists in seven disciplines.
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