MacDowell Fellowship

MacDowell is currently accepting applications for the Spring Summer 2026 residency season of March 1–August 31, 2026.

Those who arrive for a residency with intentionality, frequently enter a period of intense productivity and in many cases have a transformative experience. That said, in our most recent application cycles, we’ve seen a very large number of talented and worthy artists, making for a very competitive field. Please note the main components of what the selection panels consider during the review process are: a list of professional achievements in an artistic field (consideration of your prior body of work), a current work sample (demonstration of your practice), and your project proposal (what you hope to accomplish with your residency). While my wish is that we could offer many more Fellowships, we are limited by the number of studios we have available on campus. I encourage you to prepare your application carefully and reach out to any member of the admissions team if you have questions.