MacDowell: Spring Summer 2025

Artists who are creating new original works of art in the fields of architecture, film, music composition, literature, theatre, visual arts and interdisciplinary arts are welcomed to apply for a MacDowell Fellowship. A MacDowell Fellowship (awarded through a competitive application process) consists of a residency up to six weeks and includes a private studio, housing, and three meals per day. MacDowell is designed to facilitate a balance between social interaction and independent 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.

The duration of each residency is between two and six weeks. Applicants chose their desired length of residency during the application process.

To ensure all autonomy and privacy, no artist-in-residence may visit another’s studio without invitation. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room, while lunch is delivered to each studio. After dinner, presentations are a traditional, elective part of the stimulating and supportive environment. Readings, slide shows, open studios, and informal performances allow artists to become acquainted with and inspired by one another’s work. Friendships established among artists-in-residence often lead to collaborations and connections beyond MacDowell.