2027 residency program

Ragdale awards 140 residencies annually across ten sessions to artists working in a variety of disciplines including dance, music, writing, and visual art. Residency sessions are 18-days long and include individual accommodations and private workspaces, all located on a celebrated campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A residency at Ragdale offers individual artists 18 days of uninterrupted time and space to focus on their work, surrounded by remarkable Arts and Crafts style architecture, cozy spaces for gathering and working, and the camaraderie of an exceptional cohort. Residents gather on weeknights to enjoy delicious meals made with ingredients harvested from our gardens whenever possible. Residents have access to 20 acres of open prairie land maintained by our friends at Lake Forest Open Lands Association. A local train line provides a quick trip to and from Chicago.