MacDowell gives artists a private studio, accommodation and three meals a day for residencies of up to eight weeks, with need-based stipends and travel grants. It welcomes artists from all countries. Applications for residencies between 1 September 2027 and 29 February 2028 open on 19 January 2027 and close on 10 February 2027. The processing fee is 30 dollars, with waivers for hardship.
Who can apply
Nationality
MacDowell accepts applications from international artists and encourages artists of all countries, so Tunisian artists can apply.
Disciplines
Architecture, film and video, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre and visual arts.
Language
Conversational English is recommended, because MacDowell does not offer interpreters.
Funding and what it does not cover
Fellows get a private studio, accommodation and three meals a day, with no residency fee. Need-based stipends and travel reimbursement grants are available; MacDowell does not publish the amounts. The processing fee is 30 dollars per application, and hardship waivers exist.
Covered
Exclusive use of a private studio
Accommodation
Three prepared meals a day
Need-based stipends for rent, utilities, childcare and lost income
Travel reimbursement grants, including shipping of materials
You pay
Processing fee of 30 dollars per application, unless waived
