The Judy Sigunick Fellowship awards one visual artist an 18-day fully funded Ragdale residency and $1,000 stipend to support new creative work in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Funder: Ragdale
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Residency and fellowship application deadline; all applications due by 11:59 PM CST, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fully funded 18-day residency plus $1,000 stipend for one visual artist; awarded annually.
Summary: Annual fellowship supporting one exemplary visual artist with a fee-waived residency at Ragdale and a stipend to foster new creative work.
The Judy Sigunick Fellowship in the Visual Arts is awarded annually by Ragdale to an outstanding visual artist, providing a fully funded 18-day residency and a $1,000 stipend. This fellowship honors the legacy of sculptor and painter Judy Sigunick, supporting artists who demonstrate creativity and commitment to their visual arts practice. The award offers recipients uninterrupted time, studio space, communal dinners, and the support of a vibrant artist community at Ragdale’s historic campus in Lake Forest, Illinois.