Residencies / Verified 7 September 2026
MacDowell offers funded residencies of 2–8 weeks in Peterborough, NH, providing private housing, studio space, and meals at no cost. Artists in architecture, film, literature, music, theatre, visual arts, and interdisciplinary work are eligible regardless of career stage. The application deadline is September 10, 2026.
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Deadline. September 10, 2026
“Spring Summer 2027: September 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Fall Winter 2027-2028: February 10, 2027.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Funded residency (2–8 weeks); private housing, studio, three meals daily; financial aid available based on need (stipends, travel/materials reimbursement)
“Studio space, accommodations, three meals daily, need-based stipends, travel reimbursement grants”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Up to eight weeks
Who can apply. Artists working in architecture, film/video, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, or visual arts. Open to all nationalities. Career stage unrestricted (early to established artists welcome). Cannot be enrolled in
How they choose.
“Admissions panels comprised of distinguished professionals in each discipline serving anonymously for up to three years. Sole criterion: artistic excellence.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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