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MacDowell
MacDowell
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of MacDowell is to nurture the arts by offering creative individuals an inspiring environment in which they can produce enduring works of the imagination. Our admissions philosophy is that residencies are offered based on commitment to artistic practice demonstrated by work samples and the clarity of purpose expressed in applicants' project descriptions, rather than reputation or past achievements. Our ongoing outreach efforts seek to inform and encourage any artist to apply to MacDowell.
About
Artists in residence receive room, board, and exclusive use of a studio for up to two months. Application is open to all. The sole criterion for acceptance is talent. Artists are selected from the widest possible range of perspective and demographics. All artists are eligible for travel grants to come to MacDowell; awards are based on financial need. Financial aid based on need is also available. Through education and community benefit programs, publication, presentations and other activities, the MacDowell Colony increases understanding and appreciation of the arts and its value to the public. The MacDowell Colony was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1997 for 'nurturing & inspiring many of the century's finest artists'.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The macdowell colony nurtures the arts by offering creative individuals of the highest talent an inspiring enviroment in which they can produce enduring works of imagination. the colony provides fellowships to some 300 artists a year who receive room, board and exclusive use of a studio for up to two months.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The macdowell colony nurtures the arts by offering creative individuals of the highest talent an inspiring enviroment in which they can produce enduring works of imagination. the colony provides fellowships to some 300 artists a year who receive room, board & exclusive use of a studio for up to two months.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NY, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 521 WEST 23RD STREET 2ND FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10011.
- The form of the non-profit reports 70 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,082,462.
- The organization has 66 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1907.
- The organization pays $2,705,944 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $831,684 in fundraising expenses.
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