National Benefit in New York City

The creative work that is nurtured at The MacDowell Colony goes on to be performed, published, and exhibited in major art centers and smaller communities across the country. To celebrate the achievements of Colony Fellows, MacDowell holds its National Benefit in New York City each year. The National Benefit, which raises essential support for the Colony’s artist residency program and brings together artists, supporters, and friends of MacDowell, will be held on Monday, December 6, 2010.

The 2010 National Benefit, Creativity Has a Home, will be a festive affair honoring Robert MacNeil for his 17 fabulous years as chairman of the board of directors and for his exemplary advocacy of the arts. Film and theatre director Stephen Daldry, fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, and photographers James Casebere and Lorna Simpson will join the celebration as honorary chairs.

All proceeds from the National Benefit go directly to help fund Fellowships for the more than 250 artists who come to work at the Colony each year.

To purchase tickets please click here. For more information, please contact Elena Quevedo at 212-535-9690 or via .