History
MacDowell is a nonprofit artist residency program that was founded in 1907 in Peterborough, New Hampshire, by Edward and Marian MacDowell in order to stimulate creativity and enhance expression in American culture. MacDowell relies on gifts to sustain the excellence of its residency program and its leadership among artist communities. MacDowell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1907 under the laws of the state of New York