Watertown Bow Maker Wins 'Genius' Grant

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October 03, 2012

Updated August 09, 2023

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On Oct. 2, the MacArthur Foundation awarded master bow maker Benoit Rolland a MacArthur "genius" grant . Rolland creates bows for violin, viola and cello in his studio in Watertown, Mass., using innovative materials and techniques. Rolland will receive $500,000 of grant money with no strings attached. Callie Crossley spoke with him about his craft on Boston Public Radio.

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