Posted On: January 7, 2026

Fellowship

Media Organization: MacDowell

Company Description

MacDowell is an artist residency program located in the rural environment in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Artists-in-residence need to be comfortable with a degree of solitude and disconnection from the outside world. Studios are comfortably furnished with the artists’ needs in mind.

Job Description

MacDowell is an artist and writing residency program in Peterborough, New Hampshire, open to artist and writers from around the world. Since its founding in 1907, MacDowell encourages applications from artists and writers representing the widest possible range of perspectives and demographics.

MacDowell strives to offer ideal working conditions for artists and writers within a joyful and mutually supportive environment. Consistent with that mission, all Fellows are obliged to adopt the community agreement as a condition of accepting a Fellowship. Doing so will help ensure that all Fellows may participate in the enriching exchange that has given rise to countless friendships and collaborations.

As MacDowell is located in a rural environment, artists-in-residence need to be comfortable with a degree of solitude and disconnection from the outside world. A Fellowship consists of exclusive use of a studio, accommodations, and three prepared meals a day for two to eight weeks. Studios are comfortably furnished with the artists’ needs in mind. MacDowell does not charge a residency fee. Artists are responsible for materials and travel expenses: financial assistance is available to artists in residence based on demonstrated financial need.

MacDowell has expanded its support for journalists, by providing project funding to accepted writers of up to $2,500.

The application deadline is February 10th.

To Apply

Artists interested in applying for a MacDowell Fellowship will complete an online application found via MacDowell’s website. The application (macdowell.org/apply/apply-for-fellowship) includes informational forms as well as a place to upload work samples.

All details and requirements are found within the application. MacDowell admissions staff can also be reached by phone (603) 924-3886 extension 113 or email.