Kentucky Foundation for Womenresidency
Kentucky Foundation for Women Loretto Artist Residency Program
Housing: Housing provided at the Loretto Motherhouse; two accommodation options (one with a steep flight of stairs, one without); neither is ADA accessible
- Who Can Apply: Individual feminist social change artists who live in Kentucky (KFW funds only artists resident in Kentucky for at least one year), working in any art form: visual, literary, media or performing; the program serves women, trans and nonbinary people.
- The Focus: A 1–3 week self-directed residency at the Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Kentucky, for work high in artistic merit that addresses social justice concerns; residencies run January 11 – May 14, 2027 (none March 21–30).
- The Funding: Free housing at the Loretto Motherhouse and optional studio space for 1 to 3 weeks, plus a $20 a day food stipend paid directly to the artist; residents pay for the rest of their food, their travel and supplies.
- Key Requirements: Apply on the KFW grant portal by November 15, 2026: answer four questions (about 250 words each) on your practice and residency plans, how your work addresses social justice or peace and justice, your goals, and accessibility; add an artist bio and a short work sample (3–5 images, 3–5 minutes of video or audio, or 4–6 pages of writing). Decisions by December 15, 2026.
DeadlineSunday, November 15, 2026
Stipend$20 a day food stipend paid directly to the artist (about $140 to $420 for a 1 to 3 week stay); housing and optional studio space are free.
Duration1-3 weeks
Program datesResidencies take place between January 11-May 14, 2027 (No residencies available March 21-30)
LocationNerinx, KY
Open toArtists in Kentucky
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesVisual art, Literary, Media, Performing
Application notesResidencies longer than three weeks may be discussed by contacting KFW at 502-562-0045 or maya@kfw.org. The online application provides more information about each housing option. The campus has a no-smoking policy; parking is available. A grocery store is 1 mile away, and the campus is about a 20-minute drive from Bardstown, Springfield, Lebanon and Hodgenville.
Contactmaya@kfw.org
Kentucky Foundation for Women
Organization based in Louisville