Josephine Sculpture Park 2025-2026 Artist-in-Residence Program

Josephine Sculpture Park 2025-2026 Artist-in-Residence Program

Frankfort, KY, United States

Josephine Sculpture Park's Arist-in-Residence (AiR) program is hosted at the 40-acre park in Franklin County, Kentucky. The AiR program will welcome up to 2 artists for a site planning visit in 2025 and a residency period of up to 10 weeks in 2026. The goal is to provide artists a career-boosting opportunity to make new outdoor work on a large-scale, with the physical space and technical and financial support to succeed.

Artists must submit proposals by 11:59pm Mountain Time on May 14, 2025 thru call for entry: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15169 JSP will announce selections in July, 2025.

Contact

3355 Lawrenceburg Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
United States

Year Founded
2011
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
1 week - 10 weeks
Languages
English
Spanish
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Installation Arts
Landscape Architecture
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Sculpture
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
How does your residency program support artists?
Unstructured time
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
Inspiration from natural environment
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Artist Stipend
2000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
500
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

2025

  • Site Visit stipend: $1,000 (paid upon arrival, pending signed Residency Agreement and cleared background check, if applicable)

2026

  • Residency stipend: $2,000/week for up to 10 weeks
  • Materials stipend (plus access to some materials on-site): up to $2,500
  • Lodging stipend: $500/week for up to 10 weeks
  • 20% paid 1 month prior to residency start date, 30% paid upon arrival, and 50% paid upon successful completion of residency

Staff Support

  • Up to 10 hours/week studio assistance and training from JSP Park Manager on a mutually agreed upon schedule
  • At least one 60-minute mentorship session or meeting with JSP Executive Director & Chief Curator
  • Pre-residency planning, weekly check-in while in residence, and post-residency communication support from JSP Director of Programs & Partnerships.
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Captions for videos
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Materials in large print
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Accessible seating
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available off campus
Local arrangements coordinated by resident
Accessibility Contact Name
Jeri Katherine Howell
Accessibility Contact Email
jeri@josephinesculpturepark.org
Type of Housing
N/A
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Artists are responsible for securing their lodging, although JSP will provide a lodging stipend of $500/week for up to 10 weeks. There are a variety of hotels, AirBnBs, and short-term rental accommodations in and around Frankfort, KY. 

Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Studio The JSP studio, the “Art Barn,” is a 2,000 sq. ft. studio with wood working, metal fabrication, ceramic kiln, and kitchenette (sink, microwave and refrigerator) plus a 2,000 sq. ft. outdoor work pad with gantry. Studio is available to artists-in-residence, interns, volunteers, and staff conducting work for JSP every day from dawn to 10pm. Artists must agree to follow all studio rules and safety guidelines. Materials, Supplies, Tools & Equipment Available to AiRs JSP will need to confirm whether items are available during the residency. Materials JSP has some materials on-site that can be used for your artwork creation. Supplies Supplies are intended for workshop participant artmaking (if applicable to your residency) and artwork brainstorming. ● Construction paper ● Sketch paper ● Flip chart paper ● Clear contact paper ● Permanent markers ● Paint pens ● Pencils & erasers ● Pens ● Crayons ● Colored pencils ● Acrylic pain● Paint brushes ● Assorted beads ● Scrap fabric ● Ribbon, string ● Stamps ● Basic printmaking supplies ● Tubs, buckets, bowls ● Glue (sticks and squeeze) ● Hot glue guns ● Giant easels Equipment ● 1.75 HP Professional Saw Stop Table saw ● 10" chop saw ● dust collection system ● horizontal band saw ● 2 ox/ac torch with cutting and rosebud ● 1 mig welder ● 1 stick welder ● 1 plasma cutter ● 1 table model drill press ● 80 gal. 175 max psi air compressor ● 1 skid loader (staff operated) ● 1 tractor (staff operated) ● 9’ A frame gantry on outside workpad Tools ● vertical/rotary joint sander ● belt sander● palm sander with hook and loop pad ● mouser sander ● jig saw (cordless) ● Sawzall (cordless) ● 1 impact drivers (cordless) ● 2 hand drills (cordless) ● hammer drill (cordless) ● circular saw (corded) ● pneumatic chisel ● pneumatic die grinder ● bench grinder ● 5"angle grinder (corded) ● 9" angle grinder (corded) ● 5” angle grinder (cordless) ● chainsaw (gas) ● chainsaw (battery, EGO) ● assorted hand tools

Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Plasma Cutter
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Soldering Workspace
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant