About Us

Ragdale is a nonprofit artists’ community located on the former country estate of architect Howard Van Doren Shaw.

Nearly 150 residencies, 30 fellowships, and 6 themed residencies are now offered annually to creative professionals of all types, making Ragdale one of the largest interdisciplinary artists’ communities in the country. Ragdale residents represent a cross-section of ages, cultures, experiences, and mediums, for a diverse and vibrant community.