MacDowell Fellowship

Funding: No application fee; need-based stipends and travel reimbursement grants available. Who can apply: Practicing artists in seven disciplines (architecture, film/video, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, visual arts); sole criterion is artistic excellence; open to all backgrounds/countries, any career stage. Length: Residency length varies by cycle, roughly 3-6 months per confirmed cycle dates. Individual private studio, on-site accommodations, and prepared meals during residency; ~300 fellowships awarded annually across all cycles. Field: Arts. Deadline: September 10, 2026 (Spring-Summer 2027 cycle).