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Interdisciplinary artist Tyson Houseman ('25) outside New Hampshire Studio. While at MacDowell, Houseman continued research and development for his upcoming documentary project, Caustics, examining land-based perspectives on non-linear time as told through Indigenous frameworks and teachings by his grandfather, Ken Roan.
When should I apply for a MacDowell Fellowship?
Thank you for your interest in applying to MacDowell, a home for art and artists. 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.
If you’re prepared to make the most of a MacDowell Fellowship, click the button at the bottom of this page to begin the application process.
Sincerely,
Chiwoniso Kaitano
executive director
About 300 artists in seven disciplines are awarded Fellowships each year and the sole criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence. There are no residency fees, and need-based stipends and travel reimbursement grants are available to open the residency to the broadest possible community of artists.
MacDowell encourages applications from artists of all backgrounds and all countries in the following disciplines: architecture, film/video, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. Any applicant whose proposed project does not fall clearly within one of these artistic disciplines should contact the admissions department for guidance. We aim to be inclusive, not exclusive in our admissions process.
For questions, please contact admissions@macdowell.org.
Application Deadlines
Fall Winter 2026-2027
For residencies
September 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027
Applications open:
January 15, 2026
Application deadline:
February 10, 2026
Spring Summer 2027
For residencies
March 1 – August 31, 2027
Applications open:
August 15, 2026
Application deadline:
September 10, 2026
Additional Resources
Watch our How to Apply to MacDowell video for details on our application process.
Application Guidelines
Disciplines
Work Sample Requirements
Financial Assistance
What to Expect
FAQs
Someter Solicitud para la Beca Artística
Se otorgan aproximadamente 300 becas artísticas (residencias) por año a varios artistas de diferentes disciplinas que cumplan solo con el criterio de la excelencia artística. La residencia es gratuita. Se otorgan becas para cubrir gastos de viaje al igual que ayuda financiera con fin de ampliar nuestro alcance de solicitudes. Artistas establecidos al igual que artistitas en desarrollo son elegibles para completar la solicitud.
MacDowell invita las solicitudes de artistas de todo tipo de experiencias y de otros países en las siguientes disciplinas: arquitectura, artes visuales en cine/video, artes interdisciplinarias, literatura, composición musical, teatro, y las artes plásticas. Se recomienda tener un nivel conversacional del ingles, ya que no contamos con servicios de interpretes.
Para consultas, por favor contacte admissions@macdowell.org.
Plazos de solicitud
Otoño/Invierno 2026-2027
Para residencias
1 de septiembre de 2026
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28 de febrero de 2027
Aplicaciones abiertas:
15 de enero de 2026
Fecha límite de solicitud:
10 de febrero de 2026
Primavera/Verano 2027
Para residencias
1 de marzo de 2027
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31 de agosto de 2027
Aplicaciones abiertas:
15 de agosto de 2026
Fecha límite de solicitud:
10 de septiembre de 2026
Recursos Adicionales
Para ver un vídeo con instrucciones de aplicación paso a paso, haga clic aquí.
Pautas de solicitud
Disciplinas Artísticas
Ayuda Financiera
FAQs
Que Esperar
Pautas de muestra de trabajo