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Franconia is taking time to reimagine and fundraise for artist residencies for 2024; no 2026 cycle has been announced and no deadlines are posted.
"Franconia Fellowship" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Franconia Fellowship is a residency grant from Franconia Sculpture Park that supports mid-career artists working in sculpture, installation, land art, ceramics, contemporary craft, experimental sound and music, and performance art. Fellows receive a $7,500 stipend along with a self-directed residency at Franconia's 50-acre outdoor sculpture park in Minnesota, where they fabricate and install work for public exhibition.
Residency stays range from two to six weeks. Artists working in object-based media reside on-site, while performance artists receive a stipend and professional development opportunities. The application deadline is June 8, 2026.
This fellowship is open to individual artists working in three-dimensional and time-based media.
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FRANCONIA FELLOWSHIP RESIDENCY The Franconia Fellowship supports mid-career artists working in sculpture and installation, including land art, ceramics, contemporary craft, experimental sound/music, and performance art. Fellowships for artists making object-based work offer a self-directed residency and $7500 stipend to fabricate and install work for exhibition in the 50-acre outdoor sculpture park.
These fellows also stay on-site between two – six weeks within the timeframes offered; residency dates will be scheduled directly with the residency director. Fellowships for artists working in performance include a $7500 stipend and dynamic professional opportunities .
Franconia strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender (includes gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, familial status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
All Franconia employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in, encouraging, and aiding in unlawful discrimination. Franconia complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and all applicable state or local law. Franconia Sculpture Park resides on the ancestral Dakota lands of the Wahpekute in Mni Sota Makoce, along the St.
Croix River which also holds significance by the Ojibwe and other Native peoples. We recognize, support and advocate for all Native nations and will actively center Native voices in our work. The grounds of Franconia Sculpture Park are open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm.
The Franconia Commons building is open: Nov. 15 – Apr. 14: Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm Closed on National Holidays Email: info@franconia.
org There is no admission fee to Franconia Sculpture Park but visitors are encouraged to make a donation of any amount. Donations can be made through QR code displayed on our parking lot signage, in orange cash boxes throughout the park, or inside the Franconia Commons building.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists working in 3D media, including ceramics, sculpture, and contemporary craft. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 8, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Franconia Fellowship is funded by Franconia Sculpture Park. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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