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Spring 2010 Hopscotch House Retreat Requests*
For Time and Space Between April 5th and June 13th, 2010
Now Available!
Request Postmark Deadline: February 12, 2010
Hopscotch House retreats provide feminist artists and activists time and space to create and convene in a natural environment that inspires, nurtures, and rejuvenates. Retreats are made available to individual artists, arts groups and allied organizations on a quarterly basis. Requests for time and space at Hopscotch House between the dates of April 5th and June 13th, 2010 to be mailed by February 12th, 2010 (postmark date) to the Kentucky Foundation for Women, 332 West Broadway, Suite 1215, Louisville, KY 40202.
*Please Note: Hopscotch House will be closed for the Memorial Day Weekend, May 29th – 31st. No retreats will be scheduled at those times.
To submit a request, please complete a Spring 2010* Individual Artist Request Form or a Group/Organization Request Form. In reviewing retreat requests, consistent with KFW’s mission, priority is given to: 1) feminist social change artists who have not previously participated in a Hopscotch House retreat; 2) individual feminist social change artists; and 3) feminist arts groups. KFW gladly extends the use of Hopscotch House to allied organizations when space is available.
Stipend Funds: Modest stipends are available to individual artists requesting their first visit to Hopscotch House who are staying 3 or more nights and would not otherwise be able to participate in a retreat. These artists may request stipends of up to $200 (for at least 3 nights). Funds may be used for food (up to $30 per day), gasoline, art supplies, and to help defer the costs of child care and/or lost wages. The total amount of stipends for all participating artists is limited to $400 per quarter, so please request only if necessary and only the amount needed for a retreat. To be considered for these funds, please include a Spring 2010* Stipend Request Form, along with your Individual Artist Request Form, by the February 12, 2010 deadline.
For further information or to receive paper copies of application forms, please call Mary Yates, Retreat and Residency Program Manager, at 502-562-0045 or 1-866-654-7564.
Notifications of those selected for retreats will be mailed by February 25th, 2010.
*Please note: Please make sure you are using the current Hopscotch House request forms. The current forms have the quarter and deadline dates at the top. Thank you!
Creativity
demands that women be allowed to retreat, at times, from their
world and their obligations. Hopscotch House provides the setting
for such retreats.--Sallie Bingham’s vision statement,
May 1998
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“The Whole House”
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Quick links
Current Opportunities
What to Expect at Hopscotch House
Individual Artists: Day and Overnight Retreat Information
Group Retreats: Artist Groups and Allied Organizations
Summer Residency Program
Other Important Information
Voluntary Donations
Current Opportunities
Hopscotch House Retreat Request for time and space between April 1st and June 30, 2010 will be available in early January 2010
For further information or to receive paper copies of application forms, please call Mary Yates, Retreat and Residency Program Manager, at 502-562-0045 or 1-866-654-7564 or email her at mary@kfw.org.
What to expect at Hopscotch House
Hopscotch House is a unique space where feminists and social change artists and organizational allies come to work in a supportive community that nurtures and inspires. The community experience at Hopscotch House can provide a basis of support for people to connect with others who share a dedication to art, feminism, the environment, and social justice.
The space at Hopscotch House provides opportunities for people who participate in retreats and residencies to create their own experience in the context of a community of people. Each individual contributes to a changing social landscape ripe with various types of creative expression and communication styles. Since each person has different needs for social and creative interaction, artists and activists participating in a retreat together are free to develop their own individual and group activities, balancing individual preferences and respect for others. Artists are free to organize meals, readings, walks, open studios and other group activities depending on the desires of those present. Participation in these activities is completely voluntary and shaped by those participating.
People who participate in retreats and residencies have walking rights to the Wolf Pen Mill Farm, which owns the meadows and woods that surround Hopscotch House. Participants may feel free to explore on their own, or can arrange for a tour of the trails by contacting Hopscotch House staff. Walkers should be careful to avoid the private residences, which include small parcels of land that are not part of the farm.
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General Information
Individual artists, artist groups and collectives, as well as, allied groups and organizations may request retreats. Individual artists must be Kentucky residents. Groups and organizations must be comprised of a majority of Kentucky residents.
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“Cutting Images” Summer Resident Beth Nolte working in the Crow’s Nest Studio
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Individual Artists:
Day and Overnight Retreat Information
PLEASE NOTE: Day and Overnight Retreats are different than the Summer Residency Program, which has a different application, process, and deadline.
Day Retreats – Kentucky women who are feminist social change artists and wish to use Hopscotch House or studio space during the day, but do not require overnight accommodations, may request individual day retreats.
Examples of Day Retreats
- A local feminist writer, who is also the mother of two young children, comes to Hopscotch House one morning a week when she has childcare to work on creative non-fiction pieces.
- A local playwright frequently uses a studio on the Hopscotch House grounds to work away from the daily distractions of her home. Over the past five years, she has written two full-length plays, which have both been produced.
Overnight Retreats – Kentucky women who are feminist social change artists may request stays for up to two weeks. The purpose of the retreat is to provide a creative environment and uninterrupted time to focus on initiating, developing, or completing a project. Up to five individual artists may participate in a retreat at a time.
Examples of Overnight Retreats
- A feminist poet has a five-day retreat at Hopscotch House to develop new work about how HIV/AIDS affects women beyond the government-identified stereotypes.
- A visual artist comes to Hopscotch House to prepare a portfolio of botanical engravings and drawings of Pine Mountain, KY flora to complete work on her grant from the American Society.
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Work in an artist’s room at Hopscotch House
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Groups: Artist Groups and Allied Organizations
Day and Overnight Retreat Information
Day Retreats – Artist groups and allied organizations that identify themselves as artists, feminists and/or social change activists, may request a day retreat for meetings or other approved activities. Hopscotch House will accommodate groups of 30-40 people for day retreats .
Examples of Day Retreats
Artist Groups:
- A professor of art from a local university brings her art students out to study and experience the Hopscotch House labyrinth to prepare for a community art project they are working on.
- A group of plein air painters spends the day at Hopscotch House creating the natural environment and connecting with nature.
Allied Organizations:
- A teacher who works with abused and at-risk teens brings her students to Hopscotch House to make art, write and to experience the natural environment in an effort to give the girls an opportunity they don’t have and to create a sense of safety and a feeling of being at home.
- Members of a social service organization that serves women, children and families affected by domestic violence, rape/sexual assault and economic hardship hold their staff retreats at Hopscotch House to refresh and focus on improving their social service work.
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Girls Art Club Hike at Wolf Pen Mill Farm
Photo by Mary Yates
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Overnight Retreats – Groups and organizations that identify themselves as artists, feminists and/or social change activists may request a short-term stay of 2-3 nights. Hopscotch House will accommodate 6-8 people comfortably for overnight stays.
Examples of Overnight Retreats
Artists Groups:
- An artist collective will use a weekend at Hopscotch House to prepare for one in a series of the me-based, multi-media art events that are set in unique venues throughout Louisville.
- A group of feminist artists and writers based in Berea convene to share work, critique and to have focused time for their varied artistic projects.
Allied Organizations:
- An organization that works with refugee families brings a group of teen girls to Hopscotch House for a weekend to give them the opportunity to experience nature and in a space that is different from their day-to-day urban environment.
- A group gathers to develop goals for their emerging organization and focus on improving the lives of women and girls through the healing and therapeutic benefits of movement in a social services setting.
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Summer Residency Program
Applications for the 2010 Summer Residency Program will be available Spring 2010.
The Hopscotch House Summer Residency Program provides feminist social change artists the opportunity to participate in a one or two-week residency including a need-based stipend of up to $400 per week. This program provides Kentucky women artists with opportunities to advance their artistic development in a supportive creative community. The program welcomes artists at all stages of development, and does not require a work sample, encouraging a balance of emerging, mid-career, and seasoned artists to enrich the Hopscotch House community experience. During the residency, artists have the freedom to experiment with new forms, create new work or conceptualize future work. Applicants must be able to commit to completing a residency of at least one week.
Applications for the 2010 Summer Residency Program will be available Spring 2010.
PLEASE NOTE: Day and Overnight Retreats are different than the Summer Residency Program, which has a different application, process, and deadline.
Summer Residency Program Archive
2009 Summer Artists-in-Residence
2008 Summer Artists-in-Residence
2007 Summer Artists-in-Residence
2006 Summer Artists-in-Residence
2005 Summer Artists-in-Residence
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Other Important Information
Facilities and Amenities
Introduction and Brief History of Hopscotch House
Why Hopscotch House is so Special
Voluntary Donations
Articles about Hopscotch House
Facilities and Amenities
The house has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a large living room/dining area, a sunroom and a deck. Hopscotch House is home to a varied art collection by Kentucky women artists and a library with over 1500 titles, including a stellar collection of literary works by Kentucky authors.
The large kitchen is fully furnished and well equipped. Meals are not provided, but residents can prepare their own meals. Room and studio requests can be submitted, but Hopscotch House staff cannot guarantee any specific space unless an artist demonstrates a physical or artistic need for special accommodations that may be required during their visit.
Hopscotch House currently has three studios for artists, one in the house and two contained in an out building. Hopscotch House does not have darkrooms or ceramics facilities, but staff is willing to work with residents interested in bringing their own tools and supplies. None of the studios have running water. Studio space for artists is available upon request and assigned based on artistic need.
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| Labyrinth on the grounds of Hopscotch House.
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Introduction and Brief History
Hopscotch House is a program of the Kentucky Foundation for Women. Hopscotch House is first and foremost an artist retreat center for feminist social change artists. It is also used by a variety of groups and organizations that are focused on the arts and positive social change, who are working to better the lives of women and girls in Kentucky.
Hopscotch House was purchased by the Kentucky Foundation for Women in 1987 and was first used by a group of women writers known as the Wolf Pen Writer’s Colony. In the early 1990’s Hopscotch House became available to other women artists and women’s groups. Over the years, Hopscotch House has served thousands of women including artists, activists, feminists, eco-feminists, art critique groups, drumming circles, quilting groups, social justice groups, girls’ empowerment groups, arts organizations, and social service organizations.
The property is considered a "classic" Kentucky farmstead and is located 13 miles east of downtown Louisville. A large renovated farmhouse, originally built in 1848, serves as the main residence, with converted outbuildings serving as artists’ studios. Wolf Pen Branch Mill Farm, comprised of more than 400 acres of breathtaking woodlands, rolling fields, and watersheds, surrounds the property. The farm is privately owned but permits pedestrian access to Hopscotch House guests.
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Why Hopscotch House is so Special
Hopscotch House retreats and residencies provide time and space for Kentucky women artists to create in an environment that inspires, nurtures, and rejuvenates. Stays there encourage self-exploration and personal growth through the land and house resources and the company of other women. It allows women to be artists and activists first, in a world where they juggle so many other roles and responsibilities. Hopscotch House offers a unique environment of natural beauty, creativity, and spirituality. Hopscotch House is also located in a natural environment that is protected from development and therefore the space is unique in providing a connection to nature as an element of the creative process. Hopscotch House is also a place to engage with a community of feminist social change artists and activists who convene in a nurturing environment. Many people find the sharing of common interests and goals in their work to be a great source of support and inspiration.
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| Robin Hamon unveils her finished sculpture to fellow residents.
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Voluntary Donations
Hopscotch House is offered free of charge to approved groups and individuals. Donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible. Donations make it possible for KFW to offer a limited number of stipends to women who require financial assistance in order to use Hopscotch House. Donations also allow the Kentucky Foundation for Women to continue to provide Hopscotch House services free of charge and to maintain the amenities offered.
Donation envelopes are available at Hopscotch House for gifts made upon departure. Donations can also be made by mail at any time. KFW staff and Board suggest a donation of $10 per day per person.
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Articles about Hopscotch House
"Raising Women's Voices" : Hopscotch House featured in the Alliance of Artists Communities newsletter.
"A Room of One's Own in KY" by Constance Alexander
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Contact Information
Hopscotch House
c/o Kentucky Foundation for Women
332 West Broadway, Suite 1215
Louisville, KY
(502) 562-0045
E-mail: mary @kfw.org
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Hopscotch House is a member of the Alliance of Artist Communities.
For more information, visit www.artistcommunities.org.
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“Hopscotch House helped me dig out the artist within and plant my seeds to start growing artistically. It gave me so much faith in myself and made me realize my artistic dreams can be a reality.”
Toma Lynn Smith, Writer
“To be in such an inspiring place, connecting with other female artists, to devote my time solely to creating a piece of work examining a critical feminist issue, was a life changing experience.”
Amanda Rae Jones, Performing Artist / Playwright
“I feel that the experience at Hopscotch House was a beginning. First, it was a beginning of friendships. It was also the beginning of my owning the role of feminist social change artist.”
Beth Nolte, Visual Artist
“I have to say the people there, the inspiration of the house and land, the thought of a long line of gifted women who preceded us, and those that will follow, added to a very exceptional experience.”
Jane McCord, Writer
“One of the greatest benefits (to my stay at Hopscotch House) was meeting and connecting with new women who are on similar artistic journeys.”
Carmen Mitzi Sinnot, Performing Artist, Screenwriter
“Being in a place of such peace and beauty, having space and time to devote to experiencing and writing, being in the company of other creative women —All these things helped to open me up at a time when I have in some ways begun to feel spent and worn. My writing began to flow much more freely than it had in quite a while. My spirit felt much revived.”
Margaret Stewart, Writer
“I can honestly say that my week at Hopscotch House was one of the most life-affirming weeks of my entire life. Women so often find themselves last on their list of priorities and here the message is 'you matter, your art matters, we will support you and hold you so deeply so that your art and individuality can blossom and take root.' I felt deeply cared for. Thank you!”
Maryam E. Hand,
Poet
“I applied to Hopscotch House at a point in my life when my creativity was suffocating and had been for a while. It had been a long time since I had had the time or the chance to experiment and create what I wanted with my art.
Through the gift of time, the amazing studio space, and the inspirational scenery, Hopscotch House helped lead me to my creative self again. It was such an incredible experience. I never worked so intensely nor was so happy with what I produced. It has opened up the creative floodgates! I can Breathe Again!”
Lacy E. Hale,
Visual Artist
“When I received my residency, I felt as if I had opened a box and found a miraculous gift: time."
Linda Blackwell Billingsley, Writer
“This residency has been an incredible gift. I have never had this kind of uninterrupted time to focus on writing. It’s impossible to convey how grateful I am for the opportunity I’ve had this week.”
Nancy Gall-Clayton, KFW grantee, Playwright
“This has been the highlight of my life; a time of growth and respect for me as an artist and woman. I leave here renewed and stronger than when I arrived. ”
Cheryle Anne Walton, Visual Artist
“Hopscotch House provided me with the time and space to make art in a beautiful spot, surrounded by exhilarating energy from other artists working.”
Rebekka Seigel, Fiber Artist
“My time at Hopscotch House was absolutely invaluable. Without it, my second manuscript may never have reached completion. How comforting to find a place in which women artists can work and learn from each other.”
Abigail Gramig, Poet
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