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Application

DEADLINES (postmarked):

January 15 for mid-June - December residencies (Notification after April 15)
June 1 for January - May residencies (Notification after September 1)
Postal holidays automatically extend the deadline to the next day.

Before You Apply

Before applying, learn the details about Ragdale's residency program. Please keep the following in mind:

  • Residencies are scheduled in 2-week increments; they begin on a Thursday and end on a Wednesday. Length of stay will be determined upon acceptance.
  • Submissions are evaluated by a rotating panel of judges from each discipline. Anonymous review is based primarily on the quality of the work.
  • The $30 application fee is nonrefundable.
  • Late applicationsĀ cannot be accepted.
  • There is a residency fee of $25/day. This fee covers food and a private room or studio.
  • Limited financial aid is available. Financial aid applications are available upon acceptance.
  • Collaborators must apply individually unless all parties have previously been Ragdale residents.
  • Accepted applicants may come for one residency per calendar year.

How to Apply

  1. All applicants should download the application.
  2. Complete Part 1, which may be filled out online OR by hand on the downloaded application.
  3. Complete Part 2, which must be sent through the mail. This includes the Artists' Statement and work plan, CV, work samples, and letters of recommendation.