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About the Open Call

MacDowell provides a supportive environment for artists across seven disciplines, fostering intense productivity and transformative experiences. Fellowships are awarded based solely on artistic excellence, considering professional achievements, current work samples, and project proposals. The program offers studio space, accommodation, and meals, with no residency fees. Need-based stipends and travel reimbursement grants are available to ensure accessibility for a broad community of artists. Approximately 300 artists are awarded fellowships annually.

What is Offered

Fellowships providing studio space, accommodation, and meals. No residency fees, with need-based stipends and travel reimbursement grants available.

Requirements

The sole criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence. Applicants must provide a list of professional achievements in an artistic field, a current work sample demonstrating their practice, and a project proposal outlining what they hope to accomplish with their residency. Conversational English is recommended.

How to Apply

Applicants should prepare their application carefully, focusing on a list of professional achievements, a current work sample, and a project proposal. Applications can be initiated by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the website.