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Save the Date
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Join us this year for our fundraiser, More than a Novel Affair, benefiting Ragdale’s mission. This signature event features an engaging artist reception and program on Friday, April 26 at Shoreacres and a cocktail reception, performances, and a seated dinner with featured artists on the idyllic Ragdale campus on Saturday, April 27. Supporters can choose either or both events at various ticket levels. Stay tuned for the release of this year’s featured artists.
Friday, April 26: Reception and Program at Shoreacres
Saturday, April 27: Reception and Seated Dinner at Ragdale
To pre-order tickets, reserve a table, become a sponsor, or with any questions please contact Mary Beth Sova, Director of Funding Resources, at [email protected] or 847-234-1063 x 24.
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Ragdale’s Artist Spotlight
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Ken Krimstein is a distinguished New Yorker Magazine cartoonist, graphic novelist, and historian. His impressive repertoire includes the acclaimed book “When I Grow Up - The Lost Autobiographies of Six Yiddish Teenagers,” recognized as an NPR Best Book of the Year in 2021, a Washington Post Best Book of the Year, and a Chicago Tribune Fall “Best Read.” Ken is set to release his next work, a graphic biography titled “Einstein in Kafkaland,” later this year. Ken will also be our featured artist at the April 10th Read with Ragdale.
Explore the captivating world of Ken Krimstein’s artistry and storytelling at kenkrimstein.com.
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Read with Ragdale
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Following the successful launch of Read with Ragdale last fall, which featured the debut novel “Last Summer on State Street” by Toya Wolfe and Kathleen Rooney’s “From Star to Stardust” we look forward to continuing this series in 2024. These captivating book discussions, facilitated by Ragdale Trustee Ann Walters, not only provide engaging conversation, but offer the pleasure of meeting our featured Ragdale authors.
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Critically acclaimed novelist, Julia Fine will be discussing her novel, The Upstairs House, winner of the Chicago Review of Books Award for Fiction.
Tuesday, February 20th
7-9pm at Hart McCutcheon House
On the Ragdale Campus
1272 N Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
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WE ARE ALMOST AT CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT, SO RESERVE YOUR SPOT OR ASK TO BE PUT ON THE WAITING LIST →
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Join New Yorker Magazine cartoonist and graphic novelist, Ken Krimstein to discuss his highly recognized and celebrated graphic novel, When I Grow Up: The Lost Autobiographies of Six Yiddish Teenagers.
Wednesday, April 10th
7-9pm at Hart McCutcheon House
On the Ragdale Campus
1272 N Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
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New Board Members
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Ragdale is pleased to welcome three exceptional individuals to our board: Bob Scales, Ignatius Valentine Aloysius and Elizabeth Daliere.
Bob brings extensive experience in law, humanities, and non-profit leadership. As a Curatorial Board Co-Chair and former artist in residence, Ignatius offers insight into the artistic process, making him an ideal addition to our board. Elizabeth has contributed to the preservation of Lake Forest’s historic character as an appointed member of the City of Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission.
Their experience and dedication align perfectly with Ragdale’s mission, and we are excited for the impact and contributions they’ll make.
We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Grove Mower, who has been an invaluable member of our board for nine years. Grove’s dedication and contributions have made a lasting impact on Ragdale. We extend our sincere thanks for his service and wish him continued success.
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3Arts Next Level
Teaching Awards
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We are proud to announce that Ragdale’s Artistic Director, Regin Igloria, along with fellow Ragdale Alumni, Edra Soto and Dianna Frid, have been named recipients of the 3Arts Next Level Awards, which includes $50,000 grants for Teaching Artists, the largest award for teaching artists to date. Chicago teaching artist Miguel “Kane One” Aguilar and visual artist and Dorian Sylvain were also named 2023 ‘Next Level’ awardees.. This prestigious recognition for their outstanding work in the arts and in neighborhoods across Chicago is truly commendable and an inspiration to us all. Congratulations!
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Meet our Most Recent
Artists in Residence
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ASALE ANGEL-AJANI
Writing, New York, NY
Ragdale In Schools Fellow
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KATHY BARUFFI
Poetry, Piermont, NY
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AHIMSA TIMOTEO BOHRÁN
Poetry, Tulsa, OK
Ragdale in Schools Fellow
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GOLDGRRL
Dance, Chicago, IL
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STEPHANIE KALLOS
Fiction, Seattle, WA
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LYNNE MCDANIEL
Visual Art, Altadena, CA
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KATE MILLIKEN
Fiction, San Anselmo, CA
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SEJAL SHAH
Writing, Pittsford, NY
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MARY SOUTH
Fiction, New York, NY
Alice Judson Hayes Social Justice Fellow
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THERESA WONG
Music, Berkeley, CA
William & Solange Brown Fellow
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CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR SESSION 1 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE →
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Ragdale Themed Residencies & Creative Sabbaticals
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Separate from our competitive Artist Residency Program, Ragdale welcomes and encourages artists of all kinds, from emerging to professional as well as writing groups, and arts administrators and advocates. Ragdale offers three- to six-day Themed Residencies and Creative Sabbaticals providing participants with the time and space to work on projects or hold workshops or conferences.
Themed Residencies and Creative Sabbaticals use a sliding scale fee based on income and are scheduled during non-residency sessions.
An interest form is required for consideration. Click here for more information and to fill out an interest form.
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The Ragdale Foundation
1260 North Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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