Jason Kash
(270)-799-8099
Education
University of Kentucky
Bachelor’s in Fine Art in Studio Art (Minors: Philosophy, Art History, and Digital Media and Design)
Summa Cum Laude
August 2021 - May 2025
The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science
High School Diploma
Lived at and attended Western Kentucky University in a dual enrollment program
August 2019 - May 2021
Work Experience
2025 (July - Present)
Studio Assistant
To Jarrod Beck, Artist/Exhibition Designer, For Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, TX
Assisted in the molding, casting, and installation of the exhibition title for “Constellations” exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art. Made 3D renders and RCP for installation
2025 (September - November)
Woodshop Assistant
To James Wade, Hammermark Studio, Lexington, KY
Worked on wood sanding, finishing, and installation of reclaimed shiplap for a large lobby wall.
2025 (April)
Multi-Part Mold Workshop Assistant
NCCCIAP 2025, Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, AL
Assisted Jeremy Colbert in an intensive weeklong workshop to help participants create resin-bonded sand molds for their sculptures and pour them
2025 (April)
Large Mold Workshop Assistant
NCCCIAP 2023, Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham, AL
Assisted Ariana Berman in an intensive weeklong workshop to help participants create resin-bonded sand molds for their sculptures and pour them
2024 (January - April)
Public Sculpture Casting and Installation Assistant
For LaVon Williams, Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden, Lexington, KY
Assisted in the molding, pouring, and installation of artist LaVon William’s public sculptures for horse jockey Isaac Murphy.
2022 (May - June)
Artist Assistant
Artist’s studio, Lexington, KY
Assisted artist Gary Bibbs in metal sculpture fabrication and casting for the artist's solo exhibition.
2022 (May - June)
Gallery Staff
Ellis Walker Gallery, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Discussed and sold art to clients. Helped set up and maintain the gallery space.
2022
Woodshop Worker
Burton Made: Custom Woodworking
Crafted high-end tables, counters, and cabinets for custom orders. Learned woodshop maintenance. Gained knowledge in cutting, sanding, finishing, and installation techniques.
2021 (May - July)
Social Media Content Creator
Mammoth Cave Biosphere Region (part of the National Park Service)
Planned and created content for a year of MCBR social media content. Utilized Facebook Suite to plan content and analyze past posts.
Internships and Extracurricular Work
August 2024 - May 2025
President
SCRAP Student Sculpture Club, University of Kentucky
Organized group sculpture exhibitions. Organized fundraising events and earned a travel grant to attend a sculpture conference. Held club meetings, critique nights, and sculpture demos
January 2023 - May 2025
Metals and Digital Fabrication Studio Assistant
University of Kentucky
Held open studio hours. Maintained studio spaces and equipment, such as welders, plasma cutters, forges, 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC routers. Assisted students, professors, and other artists with projects.
August 2023 - May 2024
Treasurer
SCRAP Student Sculpture Club, University of Kentucky
Organized group sculpture exhibitions. Organized fundraising events to attend sculpture conferences. Held club meetings, critique nights, and sculpture demos
2023 (July)
Metal Casting/Sculpture Park Intern
Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum, Solsberry, Indiana
Learned sand mold-making techniques and metal casting processes. Lived and worked with interns and artists from the US and abroad. Learned sculpture park/studio/foundry maintenance. Created and installed outdoor sculptures
2022 (July)
Metal Casting/Sculpture Park Intern
Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum, Solsberry, Indiana
Learned sand mold-making techniques and metal casting processes. Lived and worked with interns and artists from the US and abroad. Learned sculpture park/studio/foundry maintenance. Created and installed outdoor sculptures
Solo and Two-Person Exhibitions
2025
Expulsion, Bolivar Gallery, Lexington, KY (Solo Exhibition)
Chora, Glo Gallery, Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington, KY (Solo Exhibition)
Gnatland, 2nd Story Gallery, Lexington, KY (2-Person Exhibition)
Group Exhibitions
2025
MSA Select, Meek Gallery, Oxford, Mississippi
ArtFields Competition 2025, The ROB, Lake City, SC
MSA Student Scholarship Exhibition, Lowe Mill Arts Center, Huntsville, AL
In CommonWealth: Kentucky Art, Craft, and Design, Giles Gallery, Richmond, KY
PRHBTN, Lexington Art League, Lexington, KY
2024
Bellwethers Annual Juried Exhibition of Collegiate Student Art, West Tennessee Regional Art Center, Humboldt, TN
The Monsters and Myths of Substance Abuse, Gaines Center for the Humanities, Commonwealth House, Lexington, KY
Clocking Out, Glo Gallery, Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington, KY
Curiosities by Muse Collective, Giles Gallery, Richmond, KY
Carey Ellis Juried Exhibition, Bolivar Gallery, Lexington, KY
2023
SLOSS Biennial Show, Sloss Furnaces Historic Landmark, Birmingham, AL
Trauma-in-Place: Chautauqua National Juried Exhibition, EKU Giles Gallery, Richmond, KY
Sculpture Swap Group Show, WKU Cube Gallery, Bowling Green, KY
Carey Ellis Juried Exhibition, Bolivar Gallery, Lexington, KY
Awards
2025
2025 MSA Dianne Komminsk Scholarship Recipient
2nd Place - SECAT Aluminum Sculpture Juried Exhibition, Lexington, KY
2024
1st place in 3D Art, Bellwethers Annual Juried Exhibition of Collegiate Student Art, West Tennessee Regional Art Center, Humboldt, TN
1st place 3D Art, KYCC Student Art Awards, Kentucky Youth Climate Consortium
2nd place 2D Art, KYCC Student Art Awards, Kentucky Youth Climate Consortium
Theophilia Joan Oexmann Original Art Award
2023
Brianna Armstrong Big Steppa Award, Carey Ellis Juried Exhibition, Bolivar Gallery, Lexington, KY
2022
1st place for BA Sculpture, Carey Ellis Juried Exhibition, Bolivar Gallery, Lexington, KY
Theophilia Joan Oexmann Original Art Award
2021
2nd place for BA Sculpture, Carey Ellis Juried Exhibition, Bolivar Gallery, Lexington, KY
Residencies and Professional Development Programs
Bridge Work Emerging Artist Fellowship, 2nd Story Gallery, 2025-26
MSA Student Scholarship Mentorship Program, Mid-South Sculpture Alliance, 2025-26
Grants
Student Group Travel Grant, SCRAP Sculpture Club, University of Kentucky, 2025
Undergraduate Research Grant, University of Kentucky, 2024
Publications
Aperture Journal of Undergraduate Research, University of Kentucky, 2025
The Pierian: Literary + Visual Arts Journal, Albany State University, 2024
Artist Talks
Mid-South Sculpture Alliance Confab, Huntsville, AL, 2025
Lecture for UK Art History Class “Art and Environment”, 2025
Kentucky Climate Consortium, Lexington, KY, 2024
Public Artwork
“I-Beam”, Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum, Solsberry, IN, 2023
“Double Articulation”, Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum, Solsberry, IN, 2022