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A Gift of Music
 
FROM RAGDALE
 
Sample the work of a selection of incredible musicians and composers who were in residence at Ragdale in 2022.
 
Featuring: Greg Ward, ONIKHO, Katie Ernst (Edith Judith), Ingrid Laubrock, Oshima Brothers, David First,Jessica Pavone, Sarah Swain, Carolyn Chen, Andrew Boyce, Ivan Cunningham, Brian Scarborough, Kala Pierson, Leroy Bach
 
 
MEET OUR
 
Current Residents
 
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RAE BINSTOCK
Playwriting fellow, Brooklyn, NY
 
Rae earned her B.A. from Columbia University, where she was mentored by David Henry Hwang and Ellen McLaughlin.
ImageELISABETH MCKETTA
Writing, Boise, ID
 
ImageALISON PICK
Writing, Toronto, ON
 
ImageNANCY LU ROSENHEIM
Visual Art, Chicago, IL
 
ImageNIA WITHERSPOON
Playwriting, New York, NY
 
ImageSTACEY STEINBERG
Visual Art, Wauwatosa, WI
 
ImageWHITNEY SCHARER
Fiction, Arlington, MA
 
SEE ALL RESIDENTS
 
 
 
Happenings
 
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FALL TEACHERS RETREAT
 
Last month, Ragdale offered a weekend retreat to educators who took advantage of shared time and space on our historic campus. The cohort, composed of instructors of all levels, participated in workshops, shared meals, delved into discussion, practiced yoga, and took a much deserved break.
 
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ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
 
From new novels and books to features and live dance performances, check out what our talented alumni artists are up to.
 
SEE ALUMNI NEWS →
 
Are you a Ragdale alumni? Share you alumni news with us!
 
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RAGDAGE HOLIDAY PARTY
 
We had a ball festively celebrating the holiday season. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Be sure to check out photos from the event!
 
SEE PARTY PHOTOS →
 
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SUPPORT RAGDALE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
 
Our products are available in the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce Pop-Up Shop in Market Square in downtown Lake Forest, open Thursday-Sunday all December. You can also visit our online shop - includes free shipping or discounted in-person pickup at Ragdale!
 
SHOP NOW →
 
 
Help us Support the Arts
 
Your gifts are a vital resource in helping us nurture
and uplift the work of these incredible artists.
 
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You can also purchase an item to be used by and for Ragdale artists
throughout the year by shopping the Ragdale Wishlist.
 
 
 
The Ragdale Foundation
1260 North Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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