Josephine Sculpture Park
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…
Find out more »Frankfort Area Christmas Bird Count at JSP
Frankfort Area Christmas Bird Count at JSP! Saturday, December 14 9 to 10:30am FREE *If you have binoculars, please bring them!* Have you ever wanted to learn how to ID birds? Are you an experienced birder wanting to ID the species at JSP? Do…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: The Sun
Night Sky Tour: The Sun 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 the sun,…
Find out more »January 2020
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: 2020 Phenology Wheel
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: 2020 Phenology Wheel Sunday, January 5 1-2 pm $5 per person suggested donation All ages welcome; children accompanied by adults Get outside and create in the new year! During this First Sunday Guided Nature Tour, JSP staff will…
Find out more »Night Sky Tour: The International Space Station
Night Sky Tour: The International Space Station 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…
Find out more »February 2020
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Winter Ramble
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Winter Ramble Sunday, February 2 1-2 pm $5 per person suggested donation All ages welcome; children accompanied by adults During this approximately 1-hour guided walking tour (see accessibility note below), land steward and JSP board member, Joyce Bender, will…
Find out more »March 2020
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Build-Your-Own Bluebird House
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Build-Your-Own Bluebird House Sunday, March 1 1:00 to 2:00 pm $25 per birdhouse (registration required) It's time to put out your birdhouses for our backyard friends! Join us at Josephine Sculpture Park to build and take home a birdhouse…
Find out more »Write Your Life with Teri Carter: Workshop 1 of 6
"Write Your Life," 6-Part Writing Workshop with Teri Carter Saturdays, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11 & April 18 9:30am to 11am $200 for 6 Classes All fees donated to JSP nature and art programming. Writing our real-life stories sounds…
Find out more »RESCHEDULED – Write Your Life with Teri Carter: Workshop 2 of 6
This workshop will be rescheduled. In an abundance of precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all in-person public programming until we receive more information. Read JSP's Official COVID-19 Response here. "Write Your Life," 6-Part Writing Workshop with Teri Carter Saturdays, March…
Find out more »RESCHEDULED – Write Your Life with Teri Carter: Workshop 3 of 6
This workshop will be rescheduled. In an abundance of precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all in-person public programming until we receive more information. The Park remains open & free every day from dawn to dusk. Our restrooms and Visitor's Center are…
Find out more »SELF-GUIDED Night Sky Tour: March Moon Madness
SELF-GUIDED Night Sky Tour: March Moon Madness Saturday, March 28 8pm Due to JSP's decision to temporarily suspend all in-person programming due to COVID-19, our monthly Night Sky Tour with Dan Price will not take place at the Park. Instead, we encourage you to…
Find out more »April 2020
RESCHEDULED – Write Your Life with Teri Carter: Workshop 4 of 6
This workshop will be rescheduled. In an abundance of precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all in-person public programming until we receive more information. Read JSP’s Official COVID-19 Response here. "Write Your Life," 6-Part Writing Workshop with Teri Carter Saturdays, March 14,…
Find out more »First Sunday SELF-GUIDED Nature Tour: Mindful Bird Walk
First Sunday SELF-GUIDED Nature Tour: Mindful Bird Walk Sunday, April 5 Due to JSP’s decision to temporarily suspend all in-person programming due to COVID-19, our monthly First Sunday Guided Nature Tour will be self-guided in the location of your choosing. (The Explore Kentucky Initiative…
Find out more »CANCELLED – Drop-In Eco Art Workshop: Nature Imprints (SPRING BREAK at JSP!)
With care for the safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all in-person public programming until we receive more information. While JSP in-person programs are suspended, our staff will work to provide you with videos, links, and ideas for…
Find out more »CANCELLED – Drop-In Eco Art Workshop: Birdhouse Painting & JSP Exhibition (SPRING BREAK at JSP!)
With care for the safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all in-person public programming until we receive more information. While JSP in-person programs are suspended, our staff will work to provide you with videos, links, and ideas for…
Find out more »CANCELLED – Drop-In Eco Art Workshop: Sun Prints (SPRING BREAK at JSP!)
With care for the safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all in-person public programming until we receive more information. While JSP in-person programs are suspended, our staff will work to provide you with videos, links, and ideas for…
Find out more »CANCELED – Drop-In Eco Art Workshop: Flower Pot Painting (SPRING BREAK at JSP!)
With care for the safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all in-person public programming until we receive more information. While JSP in-person programs are suspended, our staff will work to provide you with videos, links, and ideas for…
Find out more »CANCELLED – Drop-In Eco Art Workshop: Graffiti Writing & JSP Exhibition (SPRING BREAK at JSP!)
With care for the safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all in-person public programming until we receive more information. While JSP in-person programs are suspended, our staff will work to provide you with videos, links, and ideas for…
Find out more »RESCHEDULED – Write Your Life with Teri Carter: Workshop 5 of 6
This workshop will be rescheduled. In an abundance of precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all in-person public programming until we receive more information. Read JSP’s Official COVID-19 Response here. "Write Your Life," 6-Part Writing Workshop with Teri Carter Saturdays, March 14,…
Find out more »RESCHEDULED – Write Your Life with Teri Carter: Workshop 6 of 6
This workshop will be rescheduled. In an abundance of precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all in-person public programming until we receive more information. Read JSP’s Official COVID-19 Response here. "Write Your Life," 6-Part Writing Workshop with Teri Carter Saturdays, March 14,…
Find out more »SELF-GUIDED Night Sky Tour: Hubble Space Telescope 30th Anniversary
Night Sky Tour: Hubble Space Telescope 30th Anniversary Saturday, April 25 8pm For now, our monthly Night Sky Tour is going VIRTUAL with suggested self-guided activities to explore the night sky from the comfort of your backyard! 2020 marks the Hubble Space Telescope's 30th…
Find out more »May 2020
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: JSP Conservation Projects via Facebook Live!
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: JSP Conservation Projects via Facebook Live! Sunday, May 3 1pm Join us on our Josephine Sculpture Park Facebook page for a livestream tour of the Park, focusing on our most recent conservation efforts! Highlights will include the 2 new…
Find out more »KY Gives Day 2020 for Josephine Sculpture Park
May 12, 2020, be part of the BIGGEST single day of GIVING in KY and support your favorite non-profit organizations! Your donation on May 12 will keep the park alive:) A donation link will be added here on May 12, or donate through our…
Find out more »SELF-GUIDED Night Sky Tour: Supernova!
SELF-GUIDED Night Sky Tour: Supernova! Saturday, May 16 For now, our monthly Night Sky Tour is going VIRTUAL with suggested self-guided activities to explore the night sky from the comfort of your backyard! A supernova is an extremely bright, super-powerful explosion of a star…
Find out more »Art Center of the Bluegrass Lunch with the Arts: Facebook Live Virtual Tour of Josephine Sculpture Park
RESCHEDULED due to weather: MAY 27 at noon For the past 10 years, the Art Center of the Bluegrass has hosted Lunch with the Arts on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, inviting artists across a wide spectrum of artistic genres to share their…
Find out more »June 2020
Postponed: SoundScape! Music Festival 2020
SoundScape! Music Festival POSTPONED Date & Time TBA $15 per person (Free Ages 12 & Under) . . WE HOPE TO HOST THE FOLLOWING LINEUP: Troubadours of Divine Bliss Scz of Rhythm Science Sound Billy Goat Strut Revue Bear Medicine Lions of Mercury…
Find out more »First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: JSP Beekeeping ft. Lazy Dog Honey
First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: JSP Beekeeping with Lazy Dog Honey Sunday, June 7 Video Tour Available Now Watch as John Antenucci and Janet Osborn of Lazy Dog Honey relocate 2 hives to Josephine Sculpture Park, and learn about beekeeping along the journey! This…
Find out more »Juneteenth Frankfort/Franklin County Round Table on Race Relations via Facebook Live
Focus on Race Relations (FORR) & Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) Present Juneteenth Frankfort/Franklin County Round Table Friday, June 19, 2020 Facebook Live via Josephine Sculpture Park's Page 5:30 to 7:30 PM Focus On Race Relations - FORR Frankfort and Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP)…
Find out more »Virtual Night Sky Tour: Black Holes!
Virtual Night Sky Tour: Black Holes! Video Available Saturday, June 27 on Social Media & Website Dan Price of Starpointe Astronomy & NASA Solar System Ambassador explores BLACK HOLES for June's Night Sky Tour! While JSP’s in-person programming remains temoprarily suspended, we are committed…
Find out more »July 2020
SOLD OUT – First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Backyard Medicinal Plants with Melissa Calhoun
**SOLD OUT** First Sunday Guided Nature Tour: Backyard Medicinal Plants with Melissa Calhoun Sunday, July 5 1-2pm $10 per person (8 person limit) *PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!* Discover what’s growing in our backyards! Introduction to common wild, garden and lawn plant species that can be safely…
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