MacDowell Colony

A MacDowell Fellowship consists of exclusive use of a private studio, accommodations, and three prepared meals a day. There are no residency fees, and anyone may apply. Selection is based solely on talent by panels of professionals in each artistic discipline. In July, MacDowell's board voted unanimously to officially drop the word "colony" from its name. The action was initiated in response to feedback from Fellows and the larger artist community and is in keeping with the organization's longstanding commitment to eliminate financial, geographic, cultural, and accessibility barriers to participation.