Franconia Fellowship

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 for up to 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. Residents will stay for 2 to 6 weeks at Franconia followed by a one-week stay in Minneapolis with Franconia partner Dreamsong, where fellows will present a public program. Additionally, these fellows will have an opportunity to present their work for inclusion in the 2023 Satellite Art Show in Miami. Fair Director and performance art curator, Quinn Dukes, will conduct studio visits with artists during their residency at Franconia and discuss the feasibility of their projects at that time.

Artist Benefits

• Fellows receive a $7500 stipend to create a finished work to be installed at Franconia Sculpture Park for up to two years.
• Online studio visit with a curator.
• 10% discount at the Franconia Commons Gift Store
• Access to the Twin Cities arts community
• Able to return as an Alumni member

Artist Responsibilities

• Fellows are encouraged to fabricate work in advance before arrival.
• Artists may stay 2-6 weeks on-site for installation/presentation.
• Stipend use should include budgeting for travel and accommodations in Miami.
• Artists give a public talk.
• Fellows are responsible for the de-installation of work in consultation with the organization and by arrangement with the site manager.

Artist Space
The Artist House

• The artist stays on-site at the 4500 sq. ft. artist house.
• Each artist receives a private bedroom and shares 2.5 shared bathrooms, two kitchens, and indoor common spaces for gathering.
• WIFI + laundry facilities
• Office space
• Parking for personal vehicle

The Work Pad

• Artists work outside and share space at a partially-covered 10,000 square foot work pad.
• Each artist receives a work shed to store work or personal tools.

Outdoor Space
There are outside spaces to gather such as:

• a large green lawn and walking paths placed throughout 50-acres of prairie made up of plants native to the region.
• an extended wrap-around porch at the front of the house
• an outdoor community gathering space with granite slab tables and benches for meals or workshops

Requirements

• Be 21+ years of age, showing a strong professional working history.
• Stay up to six weeks.
• Disciplines: sculpture and installation, including land art, ceramics, contemporary craft, experimental sound/music, and performance art.
• International artists may apply.
• Alumni may reapply.
• Artists may be accompanied by a child or spouse with pre-approval and pending availability.
• Artists interested in other residency opportunities will need to submit a separate application and accompanying application fee.