Celebrate creativity and explore connections.
This moment calls for creative courage. For 45 years, MacArthur Fellows have expanded the boundaries of possibility by questioning conventions, crossing disciplines, and driving collective progress. Throughout 2026, the Foundation is celebrating the groundbreaking work of the Fellows and inspiring public dialogue through a series of nationwide events and conversations.
We invite you to celebrate creativity and explore connections through your participation in an event. New events will be added throughout the year.

Chicago Humanities: An Unnameable Energy: Why Art Matters Now: An Evening with Jad Abumrad & Linda Barry
May 9, 2026
Chicago, IL

Freshwater Forum
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Chicago, IL

Shifting Power in Rural America: Conversations on Just Transitions (Part 4)
April 22, 2026
Knoxville, TN

Shifting Power in Rural America: Conversations on Just Transitions (Part 3)
April 21, 2026
Lexington, KY

Chicago Humanities: The Infrastructure of Compassion: Rethinking Public Health in the Fentanyl Era
April 18, 2026
Chicago, IL

Chicago Humanities: Tonika Lewis Johnson, Amanda Williams, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor on Housing Justice
April 18, 2026
Chicago, IL

Shifting Power in Rural America: Conversations on Just Transitions (Part 1)
April 16, 2026
Madison, WI

Big Ears Festival: Across the American Grain, Nate Chinen in conversation with Tomeka Reid & Chris Thile
March 28, 2026
Knoxville, TN

Speaking in Pairs Dialogue
Friday, March 20, 2026
New York, NY

Art, Tech, and Representation
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Brooklyn, NY

First Proof: Mathematicians Putting AI to the Test
Saturday, March 14, 2026
New York, NY

Let the City Speak: A Panel Discussion and Fandango Celebration
March 7, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Fellows in Focus
Explore a collection of stories and insights from our MacArthur Fellows in Spotlight, Conversation, and Roundtable formats.
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