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Eco-ART Workshop for adults
ADULT participants are invited to register for this free experiential workshop of multi-disciplinary creative arts activities facilitated by Artist-in-Residence PHYLLIS FREE and Director MELANIE VAN HOUTEN at Josephine Sculpture Park, Saturday, April 11, 2015 (10:30am-5:30pm). Visual & media artists, musicians, dancers, writers, poets, spoken…
Find out more »Eco-ART Workshop for teens & tweens
Mature TEENS & TWEENS are invited to participate in this free experiential workshop of multi-disciplinary creative arts activities facilitated by Artist-in-Residence PHYLLIS FREE and Director MELANIE VAN HOUTEN at Josephine Sculpture Park, Sunday, April 12, 2015 (1:00-5:00 pm). Visual & media artists, musicians, dancers,…
Find out more »International Sculpture Day at JSP
Josephine Sculpture Park will celebrate IS Day with a chainsaw carving demonstration by Andrew Marsh throughout the day, followed by an artist talk at 6pm and an evening bonfire to follow. This event is free and open to the public. Andrew will discuss his…
Find out more »Children’s Choir Concert
Enjoy the sweet sounds of children singing at JSP during this combined concert with Midway Children's Choir, directed by Melissa Langley Askew and SC3 (Shelby County Community Children's Choir), directed by James Ray Morgan. Picnic tables are available, or bring your own comfy chairs.
Find out more »Memorial Day at JSP!
May 23 - This event is FREE! Pack a picnic and celebrate Memorial Day with your friends and family at JSP this year! Enjoy art activities for all ages and abilities from 1-4pm.
Find out more »Community Drum Circle
June 6 - This is a FREE event and fun for the whole family! You can bring a drum, use one of ours or just come to enjoy the rhythmic sounds as they rumble through the park. Phyllis Free is based in Atlanta, GA…
Find out more »Shakespeare SummerStage
Pack your picnic and plan for an amazing evening under the stars at JSP! 2015 marks the fifth anniversary of Josephine SummerStage by returning to its all-female roots (Macbeth, 2011) and, for the third consecutive year, commissions an original sculpture for the production, directed…
Find out more »Shakespeare SummerStage
Planning to come to Henry V? Worried about the weather? Josephine SummerStage will perform rain or shine! While we are hoping for clear skies or a few sprinkles at the most, we are making plans to move the production into the intimate setting of…
Find out more »New Sculpture Celebration and Despacho Collaboration
Explore 8 new sculptures created by UNF sculpture students (along with several others) and participate in DESPACHO! *** Guided tour of new works begins at 11:30 from Despacho. Despacho--literally meaning “dispatch”--describes the Andean practice of making offerings to the mountains, Mother Earth, and other…
Find out more »Paint for JSP!
Help support the Fall Arts Festival at JSP and have a BLAST painting this fun design "Fieflies at JSP"!! You must register for this event and half of each registration will be donated to JSP and support the Fall Arts Festival on Sunday, September…
Find out more »Sculpture Workshop
Youth must be ages 8-12 to participate. This is a 3 hour workshop at JSP and you can choose either the morning group from 9am-12pm or afternoon group from 1pm-4pm. Register your child for this FREE workshop with international sculptor, Heike Endemann. Participants will…
Find out more »Fall Arts Festival
The JSP Fall Arts Festival connects the community with the arts & the land in the most experiential manner. This 1 day festival offers a host of artistic experiences to the public. The KECU music stage presents live local musicians while local artists &…
Find out more »3K Dog Walk to benefit ACHS
Join the 3k Dog walk and "Strut your Mutt" to benefit the Anderson County Humane Society. The cost is $35 and all proceeds will benefit ACHS. Start time is 9:30am and registration opens at 9:00am on Oct. 11th. There will be plenty of door…
Find out more »Stone Carving Workshop
Registration required. Learn the basics of stone carving from design to tool techniques from master stone carver Antoinette Schultze. High speed diamond tools and stone splitting with wedges and shims will be demonstrated on soft stone (alabaster) and hard stone (granite and marble). Small…
Find out more »Private Wedding
JSP is a great place to hold your next special event! A private wedding is reserved on Oct. 24. The park will still be open, but we ask that you respect the privacy of the special event guests. Thanks! If you would like more…
Find out more »Good Giving and Good Times at Buddy’s Pizza
Come spend the evening with us at Buddy's Pizza in Frankfort. Listen to live music, hang out and give thanks to the Josephine Sculpture Park from 5:00 - 10:00 pm. Live music by Jeri Katherine Howell & Nat Colten and Native Invaders featuring Jaret…
Find out more »Make and Take Ornaments
Join us at the Kentucky Employees Credit Union for some holiday fun on Saturday, December 5 from 10am-12pm. You can get your photo taken with Santa and make your own holiday ornament to take home. Happy Holidays!
Find out more »Holiday Paint Party
Join us at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe for a fun evening to celebrate and support JSP featuring a holiday themed paint party led by Full Circle Studio. Great fun for all abilities, Jennifer Zingg will show you how to paint like a pro! Registration…
Find out more »The End of the Line Film Screening
Join us for a film screening at The Grand Theatre in downtown Frankfort as local filmmaker Sellus Wilder reveals the "true story of the bluegrass pipeline" in this award winning documentary. A community discussion will follow at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe with Sellus and…
Find out more »BEE Artful with JSP at KY Crafted Market
Join JSP artists along with Joanne Price of Starpointe Studios to create your own kinetic bee sculpture using paper folding and printmaking techniques. Learn about the artistic processes and about how bees play a vital role in our environment. Once your bee is ready…
Find out more »ReForest Frankfort
ReForest Frankfort is a community-wide event to bring people together to learn about the benefits of trees and protecting our valuable natural resources. We plant trees, educate, celebrate Arbor Day and HAVE FUN! This year it is at Kentucky State University April 2 from…
Find out more »King Lear June 9-11
JSP Shakespeare SummerStage presents King Lear, featuring sculpture by Aaron Dysart June 9-11 and 16-18 at JSP. Tickets are on sale NOW and prices range from $10-20. Sign up for our newsletter and special event information below for email updates and special ticket offers. …
Find out more »King Lear June 16-18
JSP Shakespeare SummerStage presents King Lear, featuring sculpture by Aaron Dysart June 9-11 and 16-18 at JSP. Tickets are on sale NOW and prices range from $10-20. Sign up for our newsletter and special event information below for email updates and special ticket offers. …
Find out more »Workshop: You, Me and The DeVille Makes Three: Vision Quest 2016
You, Me and The DeVille Makes Three: Vision Quest 2016 ART CAR WORKSHOP – led by Christopher Olszewski Registration is REQUIRED. Click the button below for more information or to register. This is a 3 hr workshop on June 28 from 9:30am-12:30pm. This workshop…
Find out more »Nature Drawing Class
Date: July 13 from 4pm-6pm Instructor: Jody Jaques Price: $30 Age levels: kids (6 and up) and adults, all abilities welcome! Nature Drawing is for students (adults and kids ages 6 and up) of all skill levels. We will grab a drawing board, paper…
Find out more »Painting LARGE Class – canceled
We are sorry for any inconvenience, this class had to be canceled due to low enrollment. Date: This class meets 4 times: Monday - Thursday, July 18-21 from 9am-11am each day Instructor: Jody Jaques Price: $130 Supplies Included (come with some ideas in mind)…
Find out more »Workshop for Teachers: Air Quality, Climate & Forestry – canceled
We are sorry this class had to be canceled due to low enrollment. Workshop for Teachers - Air Quality, Climate, and Forestry: Systems as a Theme for Teaching and Learning Enjoy a morning tour of the Josephine Sculpture Park and an afternoon tour of…
Find out more »Nature Photo Club for kids
Dates: The Photo Club will meet every Wednesday from July 27 -August 31 from 6pm-8pm (6 meetings). Instructor: Karen Lanier Price: Free Age levels: 11-17, beginner and intermediate level. No photography experience is required, just an interest and a curiosity to explore. Play with…
Find out more »New Mex Hex – ceramic tile painting & botanical printmaking
Dates: Aug. 3 & 5 from 10am-4pm (plan to be present both days) Instructors: Faith Gelvin and Katya Crawford Price: This is a FREE workshop, supported by KY Foundation for Women Age levels: Appropriate for all ages and abilities, perfect for the whole family!…
Find out more »Monday Makers Series (meets 4 times)
This series will meet 4 times: Monday nights Aug. 8-29 from 5pm-6pm. Learn how to work with reusable Gelli Plates. You will draw, press, blotch, splatter, paint and roll onto these soft plates to create amazing textures, images and prints. We will be using…
Find out more »American Expressions
This is a super exciting project traveling across the country, scheduled to stop in Frankfort!! JSP will be hosting artist Ira Hill on Aug. 15 and 16. He is bringing a work across the country, on tour visiting various cities and asking the communities…
Find out more »Beginning Photo Workshop for Adults
Dates: This workshop consists of 3 sessions: July 23: 10am-1pm Aug. 6: 6am-9am Aug. 20: 7pm-10pm Instructor: Karen Lanier Price: Free Age levels: 16 and up *Please note these sessions meet at different times of day to explore a variety of light conditions including…
Find out more »Monday Makers – Hot Metal Pour
This series will meet 2 times: Monday night Sept. 5 from 5pm-7pm and again on Sunday Sep. 11 during the Fall Arts Festival at JSP (anytime between 11am-6pm). Fun for all skill levels, no experience needed. All materials provided as part of the class…
Find out more »Fall Arts Festival
This event is free. Parking is $5 per car, truck, van, or even a bus!! This is an experiential arts festival – our focus is providing you, your friends and family with opportunities to make art or experience & watch demonstrations of exciting new…
Find out more »Monday Makers Series – Wood Sculpture
This series will meet 4 times: Monday nights Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Come on out to drill, saw, glue, and sand to create your own sculpture out of wood. You will learn about other wood artists, experiment and learn about…
Find out more »Pokemon-Go Round-up Event
Kentucky Harvest House will be holding a special Pokemon Go Round-Up event on Saturday, October 15 from 5-8 PM at Josephine Sculpture Park. The cost of the event is $10 (payable at the gate), and all proceeds will go to the Kentucky Harvest House.…
Find out more »Sculpture, Sparks & Spirits
Join us for a special night under the stars at JSP, Friday, Dec. 2 from 5pm-10pm. This is a family friendly FUNdraiser to support JSP in the GoodGiving Challenge and it is a FREE event! Please dress warm, as most activities are outside and…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don't want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There's no need to register, just come on out. Handouts will be provided to help you identify all the magic you’ll see through the large telescopes provided. You may…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don't want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There's no need to register, just come on out. Handouts will be provided to help you identify all the magic you’ll see through the large telescopes provided. You may…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don't want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There's no need to register, just come on out. Handouts will be provided to help you identify all the magic you’ll see through the large telescopes provided. You may…
Find out more »Monday Makers Series: Drawing with Color
Meet at JSP on Monday nights (4 each month) to explore hands-on art making! Each month features a new theme ranging from color, materials, sculptors, styles, content and more! These intro level workshops are great for ages 8 to adult & require no previous…
Find out more »Pokemon Roundup
Kentucky Harvest House will be holding a special Pokemon Go Round-Up event on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 4-7 PM at the Josephine Sculpture Park. The cost of the event is $10 (payable at the gate), and all proceeds will go to the Kentucky Harvest House.…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don't want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There's no need to register, just come on out. Handouts will be provided to help you identify all the magic you’ll see through the large telescopes provided. You may…
Find out more »Mindful Nature Photography Workshop
Mindful Nature Photography Workshop - April 8 from 1-4pm Age groups: for Teens and Adults Immerse yourself in the natural world and express the wonders and delights you find there through photography. Don’t let gadgets get in your way! Learn to use your camera as…
Find out more »FREE Monday Makers Series: Making Sculpture Work
Meet at JSP on Monday nights (4 each month) to explore hands-on art making! Each month features a new theme ranging from color, materials, sculptors, styles, content and more! These intro level workshops are great for ages 8 to adult & require no previous…
Find out more »FREE Monday Makers Series: Making Sculpture Work
Meet at JSP on Monday nights (4 each month) to explore hands-on art making! Each month features a new theme ranging from color, materials, sculptors, styles, content and more! These intro level workshops are great for ages 8 to adult & require no previous…
Find out more »International Sculpture Day FREE WORKSHOP
Celebrate International Sculpture Day with us at JSP! This is an event held worldwide on April 24th each year to further the International Sculpture Center's mission of advancing the creation and understanding of sculpture and its unique, vital contribution to society. Join a FREE Sculpture Making…
Find out more »Peter & the Wolf PB&J Concert
Lexington Philharmonic’s Peanut Butter & Jelly Concerts are the perfect first-concert experience for your little listeners! Join LexPhil in the JSP ARTBARN for an engaging half-hour concert, followed by time for play and discovery at the Instrument Petting Zoo and, of course, PB&J sandwiches! JSP artists will conduct a…
Find out more »Monday Makers Series: Slugs, Bugs & Natural Found Objects
Meet at JSP on Monday nights (4 each month) to explore hands-on art making! Each month features a new theme ranging from color, materials, sculptors, styles, content and more! These intro level workshops are great for ages 8 to adult & require no previous…
Find out more »Mindful Nature Photography Workshop
Mindful Nature Photography Workshop - May 13 from 1-4pm Age groups: for Teens and Adults Immerse yourself in the natural world and express the wonders and delights you find there through photography. Don’t let gadgets get in your way! Learn to use your camera as…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
Rain date: May 20 event has been rescheduled to May 27 due to the yucky forecast. See you next Saturday!! You don't want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There's no need to register, just come on out.…
Find out more »Mindful Nature Photography Workshop
Mindful Nature Photography Workshop - June 10 from 5-8pm Age groups: for Teens and Adults Immerse yourself in the natural world and express the wonders and delights you find there through photography. Don’t let gadgets get in your way! Learn to use your camera…
Find out more »Sculpture Camp June 12-15
Dates: June 12-15 from 10am-12pm 2 age group levels: all abilities welcome, no experience needed Little Sculptors: entering 2nd grade - 5th grade Big Sculptors: entering 6th grade - 12th grade Description: Ever wanted to know more about the Sculptors of Josephine Sculpture Park?…
Find out more »Yoga in the park
Join us for a relaxing hour of yoga in the beauty of JSP; the perfect place where your *kiddos can explore the park while you explore your yoga practice in nature. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat or blanket if you have…
Find out more »SoundScape!
Explore the park... after dark! June 16 from 6pm-midnight An evening of sculpture, sparks and spirits to support JSP! This is a FREE event for the whole family featuring live music, activities, food & drinks and a donation station! This event is sponsored by…
Find out more »Circle of Pride
Join our Circle of Pride event sponsored by PFLAG Frankfort on Monday June 19th at Josephine Sculpture Park 6-9. Food available or bring your own picnic, music, guest artist Phyllis Free, drum circle (bring your own or we'll have plenty of extras), The Kentucky…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don't want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There's no need to register, just come on out. Handouts will be provided to help you identify all the magic you’ll see through the large telescopes provided. You may…
Find out more »Mindful Nature Photography Workshop
Mindful Nature Photography Workshop -July 8 from 5-8pm Age groups: for Teens and Adults Immerse yourself in the natural world and express the wonders and delights you find there through photography. Don’t let gadgets get in your way! Learn to use your camera as…
Find out more »Scott Ross – visiting artist
Scott Ross will be returning to JSP to construct a new sculpture which will be installed in River View Park as part of the Arts20 exhibit. Stop by to see this large work being built at JSP. Scott's visit is made possible by a…
Find out more »Festival to Rock Democracy with Ben Sollee and Jordon Ellis
Please join us for a rocking evening with Ben Sollee and Jordon Ellis at Josephine Sculpture Park. Proceeds support the grassroots organizing work of the Kentucky Democratic Party. A homemade BBQ dinner is available for purchase at the event. To skip the line, include it in…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don't want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There's no need to register, just come on out. Handouts will be provided to help you identify all the magic you’ll see through the large telescopes provided. You may…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don't want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There's no need to register, just come on out. Handouts will be provided to help you identify all the magic you’ll see through the large telescopes provided. You may…
Find out more »Fall Arts Festival featuring Chakaia Booker
This event is free. Parking is $5 per car, truck, van, or even a bus!! This is an experiential arts festival – our focus is providing you, your friends and family with opportunities to make art or experience & watch demonstrations of exciting new…
Find out more »Chakaia Booker artist talk at The Grand Theatre
Join us for an inspiring evening of images and ideas presented by Chakaia Booker, followed by a question and answer session and a reception. This is a free event, open to the public and is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don't want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There's no need to register, just come on out. Handouts will be provided to help you identify all the magic you’ll see through the large telescopes provided. You may…
Find out more »Mindful Nature Photography Workshop – October
Mindful Nature Photography Workshop – October 14 from 4:30-7:30pm Age groups: for Teens and Adults Immerse yourself in the natural world and express the wonders and delights you find there through photography. Don’t let gadgets get in your way! Learn to use your camera as…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don’t want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There’s no need to register, just come on out. Expert guidance will be provided to help you identify all the magic you’ll see through the large telescopes provided. You…
Find out more »DJ Dance Party to benefit JSP!
Join us for a spectacular night of dancing at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe featuring DJ Hi-Definition Saturday, Dec. 9 from 6-11:30pm. This is a family friendly FUNdraiser to support JSP in the GoodGiving Challenge. Donations accepted at the door. Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe will donate 10%…
Find out more »Paint like van Gogh
Join us at Painting with a Twist in Lexington for some great family FUN that supports JSP at the same time! We will be "Painting with a Purpose" and 50% of your registration will support JSP Kids Make Arts Workshops! This is a double canvas,…
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JSP GiveBIG Friday!
JSP GiveBIG FRIDAY is this Friday, DEC. 29 from 8am-6pm! Your donation will be DOUBLED & will help JSP WIN $5000!! Donations this Friday will help us win an additional $1000! Mark your calendars!! Tell your friends!! Just $10 supports JSP in the BIGGEST…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour Jan.
Looks like the clouds are rolling in for the night, so we will reconvene the Night Sky Tour on FEB. 24, see you all then! You don't want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price. There's no need to…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour Feb.
Unfortunately, due to the continued rain and cloudy skies, we have to cancel the Night Sky Tour in Feb. Please plan to join us Mar. 24 for March MOON MADNESS!! You don’t want to miss this! Explore the night sky with guidance from…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour March MOON Madness
DATE CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER: NOW MARCH 31 You don’t want to miss this! March MOON Madness includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that trace the history of our exploration of the Moon. Then, explore the night sky with guidance from Dan Price…
Find out more »ReForest Frankfort at JSP – NOW APRIL 14
Frankfort's annual Reforestation event. Fun for the whole family. Please be prepared to have fun digging in the dirt and bring a shovel if you have one. Enjoy visiting with vendors, live music, tree planting and take home a tree of your own for…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don’t want to miss this! April MOON Madness includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that trace the history of our exploration of the Moon. Then, explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large…
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