Waud Fellowship for Formerly Incarcerated Artists
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The Waud Fellowship at Ragdale offers a fully funded 18-day residency and $2,000 stipend to support formerly incarcerated artists in any discipline.
Funder: Ragdale
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Residency and fellowship application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 18-day fully funded residency, $2,000 stipend, live/work space, communal dinners (annual award)
Summary: Annual fellowship supporting formerly incarcerated artists in any discipline with a fully funded residency and stipend at Ragdale.
Key Information: Application requires a 500-word eligibility statement describing incarceration experience and artistic practice.
Description
The Waud Fellowship for Formerly Incarcerated Artists is an annual opportunity offered by Ragdale, providing a fully funded 18-day artist residency and a $2,000 stipend to a formerly incarcerated individual working in any artistic discipline. The fellowship aims to support the creative pursuits of artists who have experienced incarceration, offering uninterrupted time, live/work space, communal dinners, and the chance to engage with a vibrant community of artists. The program is designed to bring diverse voices into the artistic community and foster professional and personal growth.
