Franconia Sculpture Park works to nurture the artistic growth, creativity and interaction between emerging, mid-career and established sculptors in an outdoor, rural setting. An integral part of its mission is to enhance the cultural life of our community and nation through a diverse program of education and experimentation.

Founded in 1996, Franconia Sculpture Park is an innovative model that combines the rare integration of artists at work, residence and exhibition space all in one venue. The outdoor, rotating collection of over 75 contemporary sculptures reflects the creative talents of local, national and international artists. Each year, a number of artists are invited to create and exhibit their work as part of the Franconia Sculpture Park/Jerome Foundation Fellowship Program.

Each year, Franconia Sculpture Park will host 15 to 25 artists and up to 15 artist interns. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and meet any number of these artists, especially in the spring, summer and fall. Franconia Sculpture Park is located on 16 acres of restored prairie just two miles west of Taylors Falls, Minnesota, in the St. Croix River Valley. (click here for directions)

FSP Board of Directors

• Chair: Barbara Piotrowski
• Vice-Chair: Deborah Karasov
• Secretary: Nancy Apfelbacher
• Treasurer: Ross Huttenen
• Artistic Director: John Hock
• Kurt Apfelbacher, Michael D. Bigger, Lia Christiansen,
• C. Fuller Cowles, Libby Hlavka, Jon Isherwood,
• Douglas Padilla, and Nicholas P. Slade,

FSP Advisory Board

• Tom Borrup, Michel Bergeron, Sage Cowles,
• Rico Gatson, Tasha Hock, Su-Chen Hung,
• Chris Larson, Herman J. Milligan Jr.,
• and William Ransom.

Contribute to Franconia Sculpture Park Online!

Contributions of the following amounts will put you into the following donor cateogries:
$50 - Friend of Franconia
$100 - Intern Artist Supporter
$250 - Education Program Patron
$500 - Sculpture Co-sponsor
$1000 - Benefactor

You may contribute any dollar amount you would like!