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EnglishWhat events does MacDowell hold and how can people support it?
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MacDowell's public calendar centers on two annual events—the MacDowell National Benefit and Medal Day—and the organization asks supporters to donate toward maintaining the residency space where artists work. The site's Events and Give sections list current opportunities. The page evidence does not state ticket prices, donation amounts, or whether events are open to the general public, so check those sections directly before planning to attend.
The two annual events named on the site
MacDowell National Benefit
The National Benefit is described as an annual celebration held at Gotham Hall, with dinner, drinks, a paddle raise, and performances and testimonials from MacDowell Fellows. The edition named on the homepage is dated Monday, October 19. Honorees listed are Sade Lythcott, CEO of National Black Theatre, and Tina Roth Eisenberg, founder and CEO of CreativeMornings, with remarks by Amy Sherald and Ruth Ann Harnisch.
A paddle raise is a fundraising format in which guests pledge donations during the program, so the event functions as both a celebration and a giving occasion. The page does not publish ticket tiers or prices.
Medal Day
Medal Day is listed as an annual event on Sunday, June 28 (2026). The excerpt cuts off before describing the program, so the site's Events section is the place to confirm what the day includes and how to take part.
How people can support MacDowell
The homepage's Give section frames the ask directly: "For artists, MacDowell is synonymous with sanctuary," and relies on the community "to help us maintain that space where artists come, work, connect, and feel supported." Donate is a top-level navigation item alongside About, Apply, Artists, and Events.
| Way to engage | What the site says | What to confirm on the site |
|---|---|---|
| Donate | Donations maintain the residency space for artists | Current giving options and any restrictions |
| National Benefit | Annual dinner, drinks, paddle raise, performances, Fellow testimonials | Date, venue details, how to attend or give |
| Medal Day | Annual event on Sunday, June 28 | Program and participation details |
| Events section | Lists current opportunities | Latest schedule and any registration steps |
Context that shapes these events
MacDowell describes itself as the nation's first artist residency program and awards Fellowships across seven disciplines, with artists arriving at its campus in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The homepage notes the Fall 2026 Winter 2027 Fellowship awards and quotes incoming Board Chair Hernan Diaz, a writer and MacDowell Fellow, on advancing the mission to support artists of all backgrounds and disciplines. Events and giving both feed that same residency program, which is why the site ties the donation appeal to keeping the space available.
A practical way to use the site
If your goal is to attend, start with the Events section and look for the specific event page, since the homepage only gives dates and honorees. If your goal is to give, use the Donate link in the Give section. If you are an artist, note that the application is currently closed, with the next deadline February 10 for the Fall 2027 Winter 2028 residency season and the application opening in mid-January—separate from the events and giving paths above.