How often can you apply to MacDowell?

once every 24 months
Artists may apply only once every 24 months. MacDowell will only accept applications for the upcoming deadline.

Can you visit MacDowell colony?

Yes, MacDowell has been open year-round since 1955.

Where is the MacDowell residency?

100 High Street, Peterborough, New Hampshire
MacDowell (artists’ residency and workshop)

What is MacDowell?

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How hard is it to get into the MacDowell Colony?

The odds of staying in a cabin at The MacDowell Colony are very low. The acceptance rate is that of an Ivy League school — out of the 1,600 who apply each year from around the world, only 250 are accepted.

What is a Yaddo fellow?

Yaddo is an artists’ community located on a 400-acre (160 ha) estate in Saratoga Springs, New York. It offers residencies to artists working in choreography, film, literature, musical composition, painting, performance art, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video.

How much is a MacDowell Fellowship?

Named Fellowship $25,000 — A donation at this level will name a Fellowship for one artist for one year in your organization’s name.

How do you get into Yaddo?

All artists seeking residency at Yaddo must submit a complete application, including recent work samples. The criterion for repeat visit requests is the same as for first visits – the quality of the artist’s work. However, preference is normally given to persons who have not recently visited Yaddo.

How many McDowell’s are there?

54,667 McDowell members around the world.

Why is art residency important?

A residency allows an artist to devote their entire time and energy in furthering their practice. Either way, be it research, production or abstinence, ultimately a residency allows for specifically focused time and energy on your practice.

Is Yaddo real?

Yaddo is an artists’ community located on a 400-acre (160 ha) estate in Saratoga Springs, New York. Its mission is “to nurture the creative process by providing an opportunity for artists to work without interruption in a supportive environment.” On March 11, 2013 it was designated a National Historic Landmark.

How hard is it to get into Yaddo?

Yaddo accepts about 22 percent of applicants, and VCCA’s acceptance rate is only slightly higher, 37 percent, according to the Alliance for Artists Communities.

What do you need to know about applying to MacDowell?

If you have questions about applying to MacDowell, please contact the admissions office at [email protected]. MacDowell accepts applications from artists working in the following disciplines: architecture, film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts.

What do you get with a MacDowell Fellowship?

A MacDowell Fellowship (awarded through a competitive application process) consists of a residency up to two months and includes a private studio, housing, and three meals per day. MacDowell is designed to facilitate a balance between social interaction and focus on work.

When did Deia start at the MacDowell Institute?

A coordinated, wide-ranging focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) began in earnest in spring of 2019. Through this work, we are committed to building more compassionate ways to communicate with and understand each other while deepening our commitment to MacDowell’s mission, our Fellows, all artists, and the non-profit community.

What is the purpose of the MacDowell studio?

MacDowell is designed to facilitate a balance between social interaction and focus on work. Private studios available to artists 24 hours a day, together with the dining and recreation rooms at the main hall, combine to provide an environment adaptable to each individual’s needs.