Bernheim Forest and Arboretumresidency
Bernheim Forest Artist in Residence Program
Housing: Furnished one-bedroom rustic cabin with full kitchen, bath, and Wi-Fi.Family-friendly
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists, emerging or established, at regional, national, or international level; collaborations and collectives welcome; undergraduate students and former Artists-in-Residence are not eligible.
- The Focus: A 6–8 week nature-inspired visual arts residency at Bernheim Forest in rural Clermont, Kentucky, with one slot reserved for a Kentucky/Southern Indiana artist and one for an artist addressing environmental issues and climate change.
- The Funding: $2,500 stipend plus a furnished one-bedroom cabin, modest studio space, and program access; no application or residency fees, but artists cover their own travel and living expenses.
- Key Requirements: SlideRoom application with a proposal, references, and work samples; collaborations/collectives submit one application with group work samples and a designated primary contact.
DeadlineMonday, November 30, 2026
Stipend$2,500 stipend
Application fee$0
Cost to attendNo residency or application fees; artists cover travel and living expenses.
Duration6–8 weeks recommended; can be split into two periods with a minimum of three weeks per stint
Program dates2027 (residency dates arranged with Bernheim; duration 6–8 weeks)
LocationClermont, KY
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesVisual arts, Mixed media, Sound art incorporating visual elements, Performance art incorporating visual elements
Application notesApply via SlideRoom with a proposal, references and work samples. The FAQ specifies one collective application with group samples, primary contact and workspace needs; separate proposals are requested when applying to both the general and environmental programmes. Reference counts, sample limits and other form requirements could not be verified because SlideRoom and the Adobe RFP were unreadable. Residents live on-site, gift an agreed artwork and deliver at least one public programme; travel, living costs and visas are their responsibility. RFP: https://indd.adobe.com/view/2b401bc8-a40a-4694-a6a0-ee0b92985d0d
Contactteresa.koester@bernheim.org
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Organization based in Clermont