Located in the St. Croix River Valley region in east central Minnesota, Franconia Sculpture Park offers an artist residency program unlike any other. They support the creation and exhibition of LARGE SCALE sculpture on 43 acres. The park itself is open 365 days a year, from dawn until dusk.
From the Franconia.org Website:
Artists Opportunities | ![]() |
Deadline |
Fellowship Programs (FSP/ Jerome & Open Studio Fellowships) | February 6, 2015 | |
Intern Artist Program | February 13, 2015 | |
Hot Metal Artist and Hot Metal Intern Artist Residency | March 14, 2015 | |
Call for Exhibition Proposals (for Franconia’s NE Mpls Gallery) | Ongoing | |
Arts Administration Internship | Ongoing | |
Franconia Sculpture Park Artist Programs Overview
Franconia’s Artist Residency programs offer opportunities for artists to live, create, and exhibit three-dimensional
artwork all in one location. It is a unique opportunity for emerging and mid-career artists to accomplish BIG VISIONS, experience ARTISTIC GROWTH, and establish LIFELONG CONNECTIONS.
Franconia’s residency programs support up to 40 artists each year.
Artists with families may be eligible to receive additional funding to support their families during their
residency. Please contact Franconia for more information regarding this opportunity.
You can take part in this exciting opportunity!