Franconia’s Billboard Project returns in 2025! Now with a real billboard on the way to Franconia in addition to the Franconia site seen by 12,000 vehicles daily, this project continues elevating visibility for underrepresented voices in our rural communities. Part of carrying forward this tradition, current billboard artist Thomasina Topbear will be engaged in awarding […]
Four emerging artists will be selected to create new sculptures at Franconia this summer. Residencies must occur between July 28 – September 20, 2025, with 4-5 weeks expected on-site. The artists will be expected to complete a sculpture that lives for at least two years here, exposed to thousands of visitors as well as Minnesota’s […]
One Midcareer Artist Fellowship will be awarded in summer 2025. This artist will be expected to live on-site for approximately 8-10 weeks during late June-September. This amount of time is intended to give the artist opportunities to explore the vibrant region, feel connections to the land and communities Franconia touches, and complete an outdoor sculpture […]
This is the 36th year of IMAGE, an annual judged art show, sponsored by the East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC). The IMAGE Art Show has been hosted by different art groups, organizations, or group of individuals interested in the arts. In the last few years ECRAC has hosted the show at our office. The ECRAC office is […]
Franconia Sculpture Park is celebrating the magic of autumn with Puppets in the Park on October 14. Hayrides through the park will be made even more memorable with pop-up performances from In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theater and Flying Foot Forum. Visitors will be able to participate in mask-making workshops, face […]