Eligibility

No students; Artists over the age of 21 may apply.

Number of Participants

Solo artists or Art Collectives may apply.

Deadline

November 30, 2026 05:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

February 01, 2027 05:00 UTC

Duration

March 01, 2027 - February 29, 2028

Funding

• $2,500.00 stipend (one-time)

Facilities

Individual Studio

Housing

Cabin

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Self-Directed, Workshops

Disciplines

Book Arts, Ceramics, Conceptual Art, Digital Media, Drawing, Dreamers, Fiber Arts, Illustration, Immersive Experiences, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Land Art, Multimedia, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Sound Art, Textile, Video Art, Video Games, Virtual Reality, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

Now in its 47th year, the internationally renowned Bernheim Forest and Arboretum Artist in Residence Program awards up to 4 residencies a year to artists whose art ignites wonder, sparks curiosity, and brings people closer to nature. The program includes a $2500 stipend along with the opportunity to live at Bernheim Forest for six to eight weeks and create site specific work inspired by their immersive experience in the natural environment. Located 25 miles south of Louisville in Clermont, Kentucky, Bernheim maintains over 16,000 acres of wondrous woodlands, meadows, lakes and streams. One residency is always dedicated to an artist currently living in Kentucky or nearby counties in Southern Indiana; and one residency is dedicated to an artist whose work addresses environmental issues and the climate crisis. We encourage visual artists of all mediums, with the broadest range of diverse perspectives and experiences, to become a part of this enduring legacy and apply today.