The Ragdale Fellowship for Caregivers
The Ragdale Fellowship for Caregivers offers an 18-day funded residency to help artists resume their creative work after caregiving interruptions.
Funder: Ragdale
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Residency and fellowships full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Fee-waived 18-day residency plus a $1,000+ stipend; one fellowship awarded annually.
Summary: Supports artists whose creative work has been interrupted by caregiving, providing a funded residency to reengage with their practice.
Key Information: Application is through Ragdale’s regular residency portal; eligibility statement on caregiving required.
Description
The Ragdale Fellowship for Caregivers is designed for artists of any discipline who have had their professional or creative work interrupted due to caregiving responsibilities for a family member or loved one. This fellowship offers an 18-day fee-waived residency at Ragdale’s campus in Lake Forest, Illinois, along with a stipend of at least $1,000, live/work space, communal dinners, and the support of a vibrant artist community. The program aims to help caregivers reengage with their creative practice and bring diverse voices into the Ragdale community.
