FRANCONIA SCULPTURE PARK (FSP) is now accepting sculpture / installation proposals for the year 2009.  Located on 20 acres in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, 45 miles northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, FSP supports emerging sculptors and upholds the work of career sculptors. In FSP’s first 12 years it has supported the careers of more than 460 emerging and established, regional, national and international artists. Currently there are over fifty sculptures/installations at FSP.

To make application please include these items:

(1) The application Cover Sheet which you can download here.
(2) Letter of interest/application including a written description of proposed work.
(3) Proposal, a sketch or drawing of proposed work. E-generated ok. 8 ½ X 11” only, with your name on the front of each page. No original artwork.
(4) 2 color prints: a selection from slides submitted and/or generated proposal, 8½ x 11” only.
(5) 8 images on disk only of recent work, each with your name and a number that corresponds with the image script. Images on disk should be saved in JPEG format at 96 ppi, with no more than 7 inches (672 pixels) in the image’s longest dimension. Images should be named with numbers 1 through 8, indicating your preferred viewing order.
(6) Image script: includes your name, number corresponding to image, title, media, description (optional), dimensions and date.
(7) Current Resumé that must include: place and date of birth, address, telephone, & email address.
(8) A budget consisting of income and expense, which must balance.  A budget over the amount of fellowship ($3,000-$5,000) must show where additional funds will come from.
(9) Specify 1st choice and 2nd choice dates you would be able to be in residency to complete and  install your new work.

Please do not send materials larger than 8.5” x 11”. Please make sure your name is on every piece of paper and all materials! We will not return any materials to you. Please, no heavy weight paper or gloss stock. Late or incomplete applications will not be included in review process.  No e-mail applications. Always visit this Web site for the most up-to-date information.

FSP accepts applications on an ongoing basis, but the deadline for applications for 2009 funded residency/installation is February 7, 2009. Materials must be postmarked by this date. Send all materials to:

Franconia Sculpture Park 2009 Fellowship
29836 St. Croix Trail
Franconia, MN 55074
Phone 651-257-6668

ADDITIONAL DOs AND DON’Ts FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

Make sure each page has your name on the front/top. Images on disk should be saved in JPEG format at 96 ppi, with no more than 7 inches (672 pixels) in the image’s longest dimension. Images should be named with numbers 1 through 8, indicating your preferred viewing order. All information should be typed, the packet must be loose with no staples or paper clips, no bigger than 8.5’’x 11", and do not use fancy packaging. Please use only white paper. Do not use heavy weight paper. Type size should be no smaller than 12 pt. Do not send any materials not requested. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed and will not be returned. Always check this Web site for the most up-to-date information.

JURORS AND PROCESS

The selection of FSP/Jerome Fellowship recipients 2009 will be made by 6 jurors, all arts professionals, 4 of whom are contracted and represent different regions of the country. During the review process the panelists are looking for an emerging artist who is ambitious, self-challenging, presents a professional application, and who will gain from the FSP experience.

FSP accepts applications on an ongoing basis, but the deadline for applications for the 2009 residency/installation is postmarked by February 7, 2009. You may also deliver your application by hand before 4:30 pm on February 7, 2009. Send all materials to:

Franconia Sculpture Park 2009 Fellowship
29836 St. Croix Trail
Franconia, MN 55074
Phone 651-257-6668

ELIGIBILITY

Please review carefully. Applicants who do not meet the following criteria will not be considered for the FSP/Jerome Fellowship:

Franconia only accepts fellowship applications from residents of the U.S.A. and/or applicants who have a valid work visa. Artists must have a Social Security number. Grant money awarded is reported for tax purposes.

Your work falls within the area of sculpture, installation, and/or 3-D multi-media.

You are NOT enrolled in a degree-seeking program, either part-time or full-time at an institution of higher learning at any time of the year in which you are applying.

You are an active and practicing artist, evident in your resume or CV.

You are willing to meet the schedule put forth for you to work and for installation at FSP.

You are willing to take part in community activities during your residency at the park.

You are eligible to receive this fellowship once every three years; however, second grants to previous recipients will be awarded on a more competitive basis.

No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.

No application material will be returned to you.