MacDowell Colony
Project Title
As a final grant for support of four fellowships for immigrant journalists
Date
Jun. 03, 2021
Duration
24 months
Description
Founded in 1907, MacDowell (formerly MacDowell Colony) is one of the original centers of creative ideas, artistic experimentation, and collaboration in America. It is the first multidisciplinary artist residency program in the United State committed to diversity and is a leader in removing barriers for artists to pursue their work and careers. Its Art of Journalism Initiative, launched in 2015 and supported by the Corporation 2019 – 2020, will soon raise enough funds to permanently endow 10 residencies and project stipends for long form journalists each year. In the meantime, with Corporation support, MacDowell will provide fellowships for fouroutstanding immigrant journalists over two years access to private studio space and library, meals, community engagement in local schools and public spaces, and opportunities for artistic exchange and collaboration with their peers.
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Project Title
As a one-time only grant for support of fellowships for immigrant artists
Date
Mar. 07, 2019
Duration
24 months
Description
Founded in 1907, The MacDowell Colony is one of the original centers of creative ideas, artistic experimentation, and collaboration in America. It is the first multidisciplinary artist residency program in the United States and one of the nation’s leading contemporary arts organizations. The MacDowell Colony has been committed to diversity since its institutional infancy and is a leader in removing barriers for artists to pursue their work and careers. Its mission is to nurture artists, facilitate the production of art, and increase appreciation for the value of the arts in the United States and beyond. The MacDowell community is comprised of artists from at least 108 different countries, including those who are subject to political pressures and vulnerabilities at home. With Corporation support, MacDowell will provide fellowships for five outstanding immigrant artists over two years which includes access to private studio space and library, meals, community engagement in local schools and public spaces, and opportunities for artistic exchange and collaboration with their peers.
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Project Title
One-time funding toward support
Date
Jun. 11, 2009
Duration
12 months