Josephine Sculpture Park
April 2018
STEAM Festival & International Sculpture Day!
Celebrate International Sculpture Day at the STEAM Festival at JSP! On Saturday, April 28, 2018 the world will join in celebration of sculpture during the 4th annual International Sculpture Day, or IS Day. With artists, organizations and institutions worldwide expected to celebrate the day…
Find out more »May 2018
Kids Adventure Day presented by KECU
Explore JSP in a whole new way at the KECU Kids Adventure Day! A free day of FUN for the whole family. Free Activities Live entertainment Pony rides Petting zoo Rolling arcade Face painting Games and prizes Sculpture scavenger hunts Snocones and popcorn Giveaways…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour Jupiter
Jupiter: from Galileo to Juno You don’t want to miss this! Includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explore Jupiter, starting at 8:30. Observation begins at 9pm. Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our…
Find out more »June 2018
SoundScape Music Festival
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 Kentucky Employees Credit Union and West Sixth Brewing. This is…
Find out more »Jeffest at Josephine
Stirfry Musette Presents: Musicians for Jeff (5- 6:15) Jeri K. and Nat (6:15 - 7:30) Ben Sollee and Jordon Ellis (7:30-9:00) Native Invaders (9-10) Lions of Mercury (10-11) IT’S A MUSIC PARTY FOR JEFF! (All Jeff’s get in FREE!!) In late 2017, Jeff Ellis suffered…
Find out more »July 2018
Miguel Angel Velit Artist Talk, Exhibition & Dinner
Join us for dinner and an artist talk with Miguel! The artist talk and exhibition are FREE and begin at 7:30! Artist in Residence, Miguel Angel Velit is living and working at JSP through July 11. Originally from Lima, Peru he has exhibited sculpture, paintings…
Find out more »Blacksmith Hammer In
Saturday July 28: Josephine Sculpture Park will be hosting a Blacksmith hammer in. Enjoy demonstrations by several different smiths, gain hands on experience at the forge, explore tool and craft sales, win door prizes and participate in the hammer throwing competition! Amazing Gracie's Food Truck…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour RESCHEDULED
RESCHEDULED for July 28! You don’t want to miss this! Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, through our large telescopes. You may even capture a photo of the moon through a telescope on your smart phone! JSP…
Find out more »August 2018
Peyton Scott Russell Artist Talk
Meet 2018 Fall Arts Festival guest artist, Peyton Scott Russell during his artist talk at The Grand Theatre in historic downtown Frankfort. This is a FREE event! Dinner will follow at Mi Fiesta, join us there if you'd like. Russell will show images of…
Find out more »Nature Photography Workshop
¨ Learn to create beautiful nature photos with your smartphone or digital camera. ¨ Taught by JSP artist in residence, Lucy Azubuike. ¨ Class meets 4 Tuesdays in August from 10-11am (Aug. 7,14,21,28) ¨ Limited to 15 participants ¨ Meet at Senior Activity Center for transportation at 9:45am ¨ Or…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour Saturn
You don’t want to miss this! Includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explore Saturn, starting at 8:30. Observation begins at 9pm. Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large telescopes. You may even…
Find out more »September 2018
Fall Arts Festival
Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 11am-6pm Featuring guest artist Peyton Scott Russell This event is rain or shine, so get your boots on and come on out for a wonderful day of creative fun! This event is free. Parking is $5 per car, truck,…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour
You don’t want to miss this! Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, through our large telescopes. You may even capture a photo of the moon through a telescope on your smart phone! JSP is now part of…
Find out more »Tie Dye Workshop
SUNDAY Sep. 16 2pm-4pm $10 workshop fee includes your choice of a tshirt, tote bag or onesie to dye, all supplies and personal instruction. additional items may be purchased at the workshop for $10 each All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »October 2018
Tie Dye Workshop
SUNDAY Oct. 7 2pm-4pm $10 workshop fee (pre-pay or pay at event) Includes your choice of a tshirt, tote bag or onesie to dye, all supplies and personal instruction. Additional items may be purchased at the workshop for $10 each. All ages welcome, children…
Find out more »Lucy Azubuike Artist Talk, Exhibition and Dinner
**DINNER RESERVATION DEADLINE EXTENDED** Purchase your dinner ticket by tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 11 at 5 PM. Join us for dinner and an artist talk with Lucy! The artist talk and exhibition are FREE and begin at 7:30! Dinner is just $10 and starts at 6:30.…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour Mars
You don’t want to miss this! Includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explore Mars, starting at 7:30. Observation begins at 8pm. Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large telescopes. You may even…
Find out more »November 2018
Tie Dye Workshop + Art Trail
Saturday, Nov 3 (Rain or Shine inside the Art Barn) 1-4 pm Join us at Josephine Sculpture Park as part of the Art Trail and tie dye your own shirt, tote or onesie! $10 workshop fee (pre-pay or pay at event) Includes your choice of a…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: Mars Exploration
You don’t want to miss this! Includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explore Mars, starting at 6pm. Observation begins at 7pm. Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large telescopes. You may…
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JSP 7 Days of Giving
Please donate to JSP online November 27 - December 3 Your online donations during this one special week of JSP 7 Days of Giving will support art and nature programs. Join in the fun at 7 locations in downtown Frankfort (see schedule of locations…
Find out more »December 2018
¡Dance Party! for JSP
Let's DANCE to celebrate Josephine Sculpture Park and the Frankfort community! Dj Double will be keeping us on the dance floor from 7pm to 11pm. Fuel up with food and drinks from the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe. $10 per person. Children age 12 and under are free. All proceeds benefit…
Find out more »Winter Wings: Intro to Bird ID & JSP Bird Count!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to ID birds? Are you an experienced birder wanting to ID the species at JSP? Do you enjoy being outside? Making nature-inspired crafts? You're going to love Winter Wings! Take part in the nation's longest-running community science…
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Night Sky Tour: International Space Station RESCHEDULED for Dec 22
Rescheduled for Dec. 22 due to weather. You don’t want to miss this! Includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explore the International Space Station and the future of human exploration, starting at 6pm. Observation begins at 7pm. Explore the night sky with…
Find out more »January 2019
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour
Join us for our *first* First Sunday Guided Nature Tour! During this approximately 1-hour walking tour (see accessibility note below), staff will guide you to explore native species and habitats, learn about JSP's conservation practices, and examine how select sculptures connect us with our…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: International Space Station – cancelled
Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event due to another rainy Saturday evening forecasted. Rain, Rain, PLEASE go away!! The next scheduled Night Sky Tour is February 9 from 6:30-10:30, and we really hope to see you then. You don’t want to…
Find out more »February 2019
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Winter Ramble ft. Joyce Bender
*NOTICE: The paths will be VERY wet and muddy. Please prepare accordingly. We recommend wearing shoes you don't mind getting dirty and wet, and we recommend you leave strollers at home.* Join us for our First Sunday Guided Nature Tour with featured speaker, Joyce…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: The Life and Death of Stars
The Night Sky Tour includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explores the life and death of stars, starting at 6:30pm. Observation begins at 7:30pm. Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large…
Find out more »Great Backyard Bird Count
Love birds? Want to learn how to ID birds? Curious what species are at JSP? Enjoy being outside? Then join people from around the world during the Great Backyard Bird Count at JSP! Experienced birders from the Frankfort Audubon Society will guide you…
Find out more »Monthly Family Days: Self-Guided Exploration at JSP
Announcing a NEW monthly program Family Days: Self-Guided Exploration at Josephine Sculpture Park During Monthly Family Days, enjoy self-guided exploration activities designed by JSP staff to engage the whole family with the outdoors and park grounds. Activities will require few or no materials; when…
Find out more »March 2019
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour
Join us for our First Sunday Guided Nature Tour! During this approximately 1-hour walking tour (see accessibility note below), staff will guide you to explore native species and habitats, learn about JSP's conservation practices, and examine how select sculptures connect us with our environment.…
Find out more »CANCELLED Night Sky Tour: March Moon Madness
Due to weather, we are cancelling our March Night Sky Tour this weekend. See you in April! The Night Sky Tour includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explores the moon, starting at 6:30pm. Observation begins at 7:30pm. Explore the night sky with…
Find out more »Monthly Family Days: Self-Guided Exploration
During Monthly Family Days, enjoy self-guided exploration activities designed by JSP staff to engage the whole family with the outdoors and park grounds. Activities will require few or no materials; when applicable, all materials will be available to you in the Visitor's Center and…
Find out more »April 2019
Spring Break Camp: Face Mugs + Animals + Bugs (Grades 3-5)
DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION, THIS CAMP WAS CANCELLED. PLEASE RETURN TO OUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS! Face Mugs + Animals + Bugs Spring Break Camp Grades 3-5 April 1-5 1 to 5:30pm Come to Josephine Sculpture Park's Spring Break Camp to learn…
Find out more »SOLD OUT — Birdhouse Painting & JSP Exhibition Workshop
SPRING BREAK AT JSP! SOLD OUT -- Birdhouse Painting & JSP Exhibition Workshop *We will schedule another birdhouse painting workshop soon! Thank you!* Monday, April 1 from 3pm to 5pm (drop in anytime) $5 per birdhouse (Only 8 available; register today to reserve yours!)…
Find out more »Flower Pot Painting Workshop
SPRING BREAK AT JSP! Flower Pot Painting Workshop Tuesday, April 2 from 3pm to 5pm (drop in anytime) $5 per flower pot All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by adults Join us in the Art Barn anytime between 3pm to 5pm to paint…
Find out more »Twirling Twig Mobiles Workshop
SPRING BREAK AT JSP! Twirling Twig Mobiles Workshop Wednesday, April 3 from 3pm to 5pm (drop in anytime) $5 per twig mobile All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by adults Join us in the Art Barn anytime between 3pm to 5pm to create…
Find out more »Butterfly Book[binding] Workshop
SPRING BREAK AT JSP! Butterfly Book Workshop Thursday, April 4 from 3pm to 5pm (drop in anytime) $5 per butterfly book All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by adults Join us in the Art Barn anytime between 3pm to 5pm to hand bind…
Find out more »Graffiti Writing: Make Your Mark on GRAPHOLOGYHENGE
SPRING BREAK AT JSP! Graffiti Writing: Make Your Mark on GRAPHOLOGYHENGE Friday, April 5 from 3pm to 5pm (drop in anytime) $5 per 3'x5' wall space All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by adults Join us in the Art Barn to check in,…
Find out more »Reforest Frankfort at Capitol View Park
We are proud to provide a WASTE FREE art activity at Frankfort Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites' 2019 Reforest Frankfort at Capitol View Park! Plant some trees, and enjoy educational exhibits, live music and free trees to take home. The first 500 participants receive…
Find out more »First Saturday Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike
Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, and fellow community members for a monthly Nature Photography Club hosted by Josephine Sculpture Park. The club will meet every first Saturday of the month from 2-3pm at a place to be determined at least 1 month…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: Preserving the Night & New Horizons
The Night Sky Tour includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explores preserving the night sky, starting at 8pm. Observation begins at 9pm. Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large telescopes. You…
Find out more »First Sunday Guided Nature Tour
Join us for our First Sunday Guided Nature Tour! During this approximately 1-hour walking tour (see accessibility note below), staff will guide you to explore native species and habitats, learn about JSP's conservation practices, and examine how select sculptures connect us with our environment.…
Find out more »Art in the (City) Parks: Seasonal Sculptures
For the first Sunday of each month from April to August from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, join Josephine Sculpture Park as we go mobile to offer FREE nature-based arts programming in the city parks! In April, join us at Cove Springs (Upper) - where the…
Find out more »Nature Photography Workshop Series with Lucy Azubuike
Tuesdays April 9, 16, 23 and 30 4:30pm to 5:30pm $15 per person for 1 day ($60 per person for 4 days) Ages High School+ Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, for a nature photography workshop series. With Azubuike, you will learn how…
Find out more »Workshop: Drawn from Life Botanical Letters with Laura Poulette
Spend the day with Kentucky artist and maker, Laura Poulette, at Josephine Sculpture Park, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creative community experiences with 30 acres of native meadows, walking trails and public art in Frankfort, KY. With Laura's guidance, you will explore the meadows,…
Find out more »Nature Photography Workship Series with Lucy Azubuike
Tuesdays April 9, 16, 23 and 30 4:30pm to 5:30pm $15 per person for 1 day ($60 per person for 4 days) Ages High School+ Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, for a nature photography workshop series. With Azubuike, you will learn how…
Find out more »Nature Photography Workshop Series with Lucy Azubuike
Tuesdays April 9, 16, 23 and 30 4:30pm to 5:30pm $15 per person for 1 day ($60 per person for 4 days) Ages High School+ Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, for a nature photography workshop series. With Azubuike, you will learn how…
Find out more »STEAM Festival & International Sculpture Day
Celebrate International Sculpture Day at the STEAM Festival at JSP! On Saturday, April 27 the world will join in celebration of sculpture during the 4th annual International Sculpture Day, or IS Day. Artists, organizations and institutions worldwide will celebrate the day with open…
Find out more »Nature Photography Workshop Series with Lucy Azubuike
Tuesdays April 9, 16, 23 and 30 4:30pm to 5:30pm $15 per person for 1 day ($60 per person for 4 days) Ages High School+ Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, for a nature photography workshop series. With Azubuike, you will learn how…
Find out more »May 2019
JSP Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike
Join JSP Artist in Residence Lucy Azubuike and fellow community members for a monthly Nature Photography Club hosted by Josephine Sculpture Park. The club will meet every first Saturday of the month from 2-3pm at a place to be determined at least 1 month…
Find out more »First Sunday Guided Nature Tour with Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky Inc!
JSP and Wild Birds Unlimited Present... First Sunday Guided Nature Tour with Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky Inc. 1-3 PM $5 per person suggested donation All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for our First Sunday Guided Nature Tour,…
Find out more »Art in the (City) Parks: Leaf Printings and Rubbings
For the first Sunday of each month from April to August from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, join Josephine Sculpture Park as we go mobile to offer FREE nature-based arts programming in the city parks! In May, join us at Cove Springs (Lower) - where the…
Find out more »Bluebird House Build & Paint Workshop
Bluebird House Build & Paint Workshop Tuesday, May 7 5:00 to 7:00 pm (*please plan to arrive at 5pm) $25 per birdhouse Join us at Josephine Sculpture Park in partnership with our friends at Wild Birds Unlimited to build, paint and take home a…
Find out more »CANCELED: Bluebird House Build & Paint Workshop
CANCELED Bluebird House Build & Paint Workshop Thursday, May 9 5:00 to 7:00 pm (*please plan to arrive at 5pm) $25 per birdhouse Join us at Josephine Sculpture Park in partnership with our friends at Wild Birds Unlimited to build, paint and take home…
Find out more »Kids Adventure Day presented by KECU
Explore JSP in a whole new way at the Kentucky Employees Credit Union Kids Adventure Day! A free day of FUN for the whole family. Rain or shine! Free Activities Petting zoo Pony rides Rolling arcade Face painting Games and prizes Giveaways Sculpture scavenger…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: Mars
Night Sky Tour: Mars 8:30-11:30pm $10 donation per group/couple Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large telescopes. The Night Sky Tour includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explores Mars, starting at…
Find out more »JSP @ Frank Fest
Frank Fest Sunday, May 26 at Lakeview Park Art Activities 12-5 PM; Event 12-8 PM FREE! 1st annual Frank Fest! Come kick-off summer at Frankfort's Lakeview Park! Frank Fest hosts live music, activities for kids, a car cruise, food & beverage options, and much…
Find out more »June 2019
JSP Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike
Join JSP Artist in Residence Lucy Azubuike and fellow community members for a monthly Nature Photography Club hosted by Josephine Sculpture Park. The club will meet every first Saturday of the month from 2-3pm at a place to be determined at least 1 month…
Find out more »First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Wild Medicinal Plants with Melissa Calhoun
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Wild Medicinal Plants with Melissa Calhoun $5 per person suggested donation Discover what's growing in our backyards! Introduction to common wild, garden and lawn plant species that can be safely utilized for food forage and home-made herbal…
Find out more »Art in the (City) Parks: Twirling Twig Mobiles
UPDATE: Location changed TODAY, please meet at Ward Oates Amphitheater for Twirling Twig Mobiles at 3:30! Sorry for any inconvenience, and we hope to see you soon! For the first Sunday of each month from April to August from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, join Josephine…
Find out more »CANCELLED Bluebird House Build & Paint Workshop
CANCELLED Bluebird House Build & Paint Workshop Tuesday, June 4 5:00 to 7:00 pm (*please plan to arrive at 5pm) $25 per birdhouse Join us at Josephine Sculpture Park in partnership with our friends at Wild Birds Unlimited to build, paint and take home…
Find out more »SoundScape! Music Festival
RESCHEDULED Friday, June 14, 2019 from 6pm-Midnight 6pm FRANKFORT YOUTH PERFORMERS WEBB TWINS STRING BAND ~ KAREBEARS ~ EMILY REED 6:45pm THE VILLAGE ORDINARY 8:05pm JASMINE FOUTS 9:20pm BIG MARACAS 10:45pm DRIFTWOOD GYPSY Your long awaited concert event of the season…SoundScape! Music Festival…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour at SoundScape! Music Festival
Night Sky Tour at SoundScape! Music Festival Friday June 14 6pm to Midnight $10 Parking In addition to the live music, food & drinks, and more at SoundScape! Music Festival, explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador!…
Find out more »Brush Management: Equipment & Methods for Invasive Plant Control presented by The Habitat Workshop
The Habitat Workshop presents Brush Management: Equipment & Methods for Invasive Plant Control 9am to 4pm Morning at Kentucky State University Research Farm Afternoon at Josephine Sculpture Park FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED This FREE event will train participants to use the equipment and methods…
Find out more »July 2019
First Saturday JSP Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike
First Saturday Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike Saturday, July 6 Cove Springs Park 2pm to 3pm Free Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, and fellow community members for the monthly JSP Nature Photography Club! Meets every first Saturday of the month from…
Find out more »First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Environmental Art
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Environmental Art Sunday, July 7 1 to 2pm $5 per person suggested donation. Hear the stories and insights behind JSP's artworks! During this approximately 1-hour guided walking tour, JSP staff will highlight select artists, sculptures and murals in…
Find out more »Art in the (City) Parks: Botanical Suncatchers
For the first Sunday of each month from April to August from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, join Josephine Sculpture Park as we go mobile to offer FREE nature-based arts programming in the city parks! In July, join us at Fort Hill to make botanical suncatchers…
Find out more »Appetite for Art with Justin & Shannon Roberts
Appetite for Art with Justin & Shannon Roberts In the Weeds, from Food Service to Sculpture: How one creative couple transformed their lives through Commitment and Community Saturday, July 13 Josephine Sculpture Park Art Barn Dinner 6:30pm to 7:30pm ($10 registration required; vegetarian option…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary
Night Sky Tour: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 8:30-11:30pm $10 donation per group/couple Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large telescopes. The Night Sky Tour includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that honors…
Find out more »SPRAYFINGER Graffiti Camp with Peyton Scott Russell
SPRAYFINGER Graffiti Camp with Peyton Scott Russell July 22-26, Ages 8-18 Graffiti Education & The Art of Creative Lettering 10am to 2pm (pack a lunch for a break at noon!) $250 per student Tuition is $250 per student. REGISTER TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE.…
Find out more »Tkid170 Artist Talk at The Grand Theatre
Artist Talk with Tkid170 Thursday, July 25 6 to 7 pm FREE Meet guest artist, Tkid170 aka Julius Cavero Sr, during his artist talk at The Grand Theatre in historic downtown Frankfort. Dinner will follow at Mi Fiesta - join us! Tkid170 will share…
Find out more »Rock The Henge Graffiti Jam w/ Guest Artist Tkid170 & DAESK
Rock The Henge Graffiti Jam w/ Guest Artist Tkid170 & DAESK GRAFFITI WRITING + DJ + FOOD & DRINK Noon to 6pm $10 Parking A community paint jam with featured guest artists, Tkid170 and Peyton Scott Russell, plus regional graffiti writers! This is a…
Find out more »First Saturday JSP Nature Photography Club at Capitol View Park
First Saturday Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike Saturday, August 3 Capitol View Park, Frankfort, KY 2pm to 3pm Free Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, and fellow community members for the monthly JSP Nature Photography Club! Meets every first Saturday of the…
Find out more »August 2019
Smash SMARD Fest
The Howell & Mello Families Present Smash SMARD Fest a fundraiser for SMARD1 research at Josephine Sculpture Park Saturday, August 3 5pm to 11pm $10 Parking Please bring CASH for activity donations, food & drink. All proceeds benefit smashSMARD. Outdoor Movie: Ralph Breaks the…
Find out more »First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Bees, Pollinator Plants & Me
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Bees, Pollinator Plants & Me 1pm to 2pm $5 per person suggested donation Learn about the Lazy Dog Honey beehives at JSP from the beekeeper himself, John Antenucci! Plus Janet Osborn will teach us about pollinator friendly plants…
Find out more »Art in the (City) Parks: Sunprints
For the first Sunday of each month from April to August from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, join Josephine Sculpture Park as we go mobile to offer FREE nature-based arts programming in the city parks! In August, join us at River View Park to make sunprints…
Find out more »Blacksmith Hammer In & Blacksmiths of Kentucky Conference
Blacksmiths of Kentucky presents Blacksmith Hammer In and Conference Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11 Josephine Sculpture Park will host the Blacksmiths of Kentucky's annual Blacksmith Hammer In (FREE) & Blacksmiths of Kentucky Conference (paid registration required). The following activities are free to…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: Jupiter
Night Sky Tour: Jupiter 8:30-11:30pm $10 donation per group/couple Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large telescopes. The Night Sky Tour includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explores Jupiter, starting at…
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BARN RAISIN’ with Ben Sollee
Sunday, August 18 5:00pm to 9:00pm VIP ($100) & Early Bird ($75) Online Ticket Sales END AUG. 18 at 8:30am! A limited number of tickets will be available at the park on Aug. 18 while they last, gates open at 3pm. (includes food and…
Find out more »September 2019
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Nature-Inspired Sand Mold Workshop
First Sunday Nature Tour: Nature-Inspired Sand Mold Workshop 1-1:30pm Walking Nature Tour ($5 pp suggested donation) 1:30-3pm Sand Mold Workshop ($30 per sand mold; free tour) **Note: This is part of our "First Sunday Guided Nature Tour" series but is DIFFERENT! Read details below:…
Find out more »First Saturday Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
First Saturday Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike Saturday, September 7 Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, Frankfort, KY 2pm to 3pm Free Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, and fellow community members for the monthly JSP Nature Photography Club! Meets every first Saturday of the…
Find out more »Fall Arts Festival: 10 Year Anniversary!
Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 11am-6pm 10th Anniversary Featuring Guest Artists Heather Hart (NYC) and Sherwin Rio (CA) Click for FULL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES HERE Volunteer in 2019 All volunteers get free event parking and a turquoise JSP tshirt. If you are affiliated…
Find out more »Art Inspired Writer’s Workshop with Tony Sexton
Art Inspired Writer's Workshop with Tony Sexton Saturday, September 14 Noon to 3pm $30 per person Ages 12+ (Guardians should accompany children, but not write for them!) Tuition includes guided writing exercises from renowned Kentucky author, Tony Sexton & all materials (notebook & writing…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: Saturn
Night Sky Tour: Saturn 8:30-11:30pm $10 donation per group/couple Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large telescopes. The Night Sky Tour includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explores Saturn, starting at…
Find out more »Lexington Philharmonic’s SOUND EXPLORERS Concert: Music Builds Engineering!
Lexington Philharmonic Presents SOUND EXPLORERS: Music Builds Engineering! Saturday, September 28 2 to 3pm FREE + Registration Required Admission Provided by Investors Heritage LexPhil’s Sound Explorers Concert Series is the perfect first-concert experience for your little listeners! Join LexPhil and Josephine Sculpture Park for an engaging half-hour…
Find out more »October 2019
First Saturday Nature Photography Club at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
First Saturday Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike Saturday, October 5 Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, Frankfort, KY 2pm to 3pm Free Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, and fellow community members for the monthly JSP Nature Photography Club! Meets every first Saturday of the…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: Exoplanets
Night Sky Tour: Exoplanets 7-11pm $10 donation per group/couple Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large telescopes. The Night Sky Tour includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explores exoplanets, starting at…
Find out more »First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Community Planting Day with Frankfort Audubon Society
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY with Frankfort Audubon Society Sunday, October 6 from 1-3pm Schedule 1-1:30pm Tour of planting & sculptural bird blind site, Frankfort Audubon Society project overview & thanks 1:30-3pm Community Planting & Bird Feeder Installation …
Find out more »CANCELLED: Fall Break Camp (Grades 1st-5th)
CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION FALL BREAK CAMP Grades 1st-5th Nature Exploration & Art Monday, October 7 through Friday, October 11 9am to 4pm** **Morning, Afternoon & Extended Care Options Available JSP camps provide creative educational experiences designed to connect participants to one another…
Find out more »Land Management Workshop & Work Days: Improving Bird Habitat
The Habitat Workshop with Jody Thompson & JSP Present Land Management Workshop & Work Day: Improving Bird Habitat Saturday, October 26 8am to 4pm (Workshop 10am; Come & go as your schedule allows) FREE Gain hands-on invasive plant and brush removal experience with The…
Find out more »Owls at JSP!
Josephine Sculpture Park & Wild Birds Unlimited (Frankfort, KY) Present Owls at JSP! Saturday, October 26 1-3pm (see schedule below for details) $5 per person suggested donation Give a HOOT about owls and raptor rehabilitation! JSP and Wild Birds Unlimited have partnered with Raptor…
Find out more »Land Management Workshop & Work Days: How to Build a Better Plant and Pollinator Habitat
The Habitat Workshop with Jody Thompson & JSP Present Land Management Workshop & Work Day: How to Build a Better Plant and Pollinator Habitat Sunday, October 27 8am to 4pm (Workshop 10am; Come & go as your schedule allows) FREE Gain hands-on invasive plant…
Find out more »Festival Internacional
Festival Internacional/International Festival Domingo 27 de octubre/Sunday, October 27 5 to 7pm Highland Christian Church (265 Versailles Road and Lyons Dr, Frankfort, KY) GRATIS/FREE Join us to celebrate Frankfort's immigrant community! Food, music, dance, and kids activities, including a JSP art activity…
Find out more »November 2019
First Saturday Nature Photography Club at Salato Wildlife Education Center
First Saturday Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike Saturday, November 2 Salato Wildlife Education Center, Frankfort, KY 2pm to 3pm Free Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, and fellow community members for the monthly JSP Nature Photography Club! Meets every first Saturday of…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: Black Holes
Night Sky Tour: Black Holes 7-11pm $10 donation per group/couple Explore the night sky with expert guidance from Dan Price, NASA Solar System Ambassador, outside through our large telescopes. The Night Sky Tour includes multimedia presentations in the Art Barn that explores black holes,…
Find out more »First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: (F)all Good Things Must Come to an End, or Do They?
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour ft. Joyce Bender: (F)all Good Things Must Come to an End, or Do They? Sunday, November 3 1 to 2pm $5 per person suggested donation Join us for our First Sunday Guided Nature Tour featuring Joyce Bender! Joyce is…
Find out more »December 2019
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour
Join us for our First Sunday Guided Nature Tour! During this approximately 1-hour walking tour (see accessibility note below), staff will guide you to explore native species and habitats, learn about JSP’s conservation practices, and examine how select sculptures connect us with our environment.…
Find out more »JSP 7 Days of Giving
THANK YOU for your support during JSP 7 Days of Giving!!! Thank you so much for your tremendous support during the GoodGiving Challenge organized by the Blue Grass Community Foundation and to BGCF for the additional $10,000 endowment award that YOU helped us WIN…
Find out more »DJ Dance Party for JSP!
Dance Party for JSP! Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe Friday, December 6 8 to 11pm $10 per person (Free Age 12 & Under) Sponsored by Capital City Dance Studio! Let's DANCE to celebrate Josephine Sculpture Park and the Frankfort community! DJ Quinnette will keep us movin'…
Find out more »First Saturday Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike
First Saturday Nature Photography Club with Lucy Azubuike Saturday, December 7 Salato Wildlife Education Center, Frankfort, KY 1pm to 3pm Free Join JSP Artist in Residence, Lucy Azubuike, and fellow community members for the monthly JSP Nature Photography Club! Meets every first Saturday of…
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