2011 FSP/Jerome Fellowships & Open Studio Artists

FRANCONIA SCULPTURE PARK (FSP) is now accepting sculpture / installation proposals for the year 2011.  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 14 years it has supported the careers of more than 500 emerging and established, regional, national and international artists. Currently there are over 80 sculptures/installations at FSP.

Franconia Sculpture Park is a professional artists’ organization dedicated to fostering an inspiring environment for artists to expand their skills and promote the public education of three-dimensional art. This is the opportunity for 2011. 

Opportunity: 2011 FSP/Jerome Fellowships & Open Studio Artists

Postmark Deadline:  February 12, 2011

Franconia Sculpture Park has created the opportunity for artists to create new work in residency. Sculpture, site-specific, multi-media, and installation are considered.  Artists may be in residence at FSP from 3 weeks to 3 months, whatever it takes to pull off ambitious projects. Up to 10 artists or artist teams will be invited to come and create new work in a public outdoor setting. Opportunities for financial assistance include funded FSP/Jerome & Open Studio fellowships ranging from $3,000 to $5,000.  

Eligibility Requirements for 2011 FSP/Jerome Fellowships

Please review carefully. Applicants who do not meet the following criteria will not be considered:

  • These awards are for the creation of new work only.
  • You are an active and practicing artist, evident in your resume or CV.
  • FSP can only accept fellowship applications from residents of the U.S.A. and/or applicants who have a valid work visa. Grant money awarded is reported for tax purposes.
  • Your work falls within the area of sculpture, installation, and/or 3-D multi-media.
  • You will NOT be enrolled in a degree-seeking program, either part-time or full-time at an institution of higher learning during the period of the fellowship.
  • You are willing to meet the schedule put forth for you to be in residency and for installation at FSP. (April - Sept 10th)
  • 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 are awarded on a more competitive basis.
  • No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.
  • No application material will be returned to you.
     
    Thank You!

APPLICATION PROCESS

Jurors and Process

The selection of FSP/Jerome Fellowship recipients 2011 will be made by 6 jurors comprised of arts professionals, 4 of whom are contracted. During the review process the panelists are looking for an emerging artist or team who is ambitious, self-challenging, presents a professional application, and who will gain from the FSP experience. This opportunity is for a residency for emerging professional artists only, for the creation of new work.

Application Materials

(1) The application Cover Sheet, Download here
(2) Letter of interest/application including a written description of proposed work.  1 page only.
(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. 1 page only.
(4) 3 color prints: a selection from images 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. Also degrees held, place, & dates.
(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. Click here to view an example.
(9) Specify 1st choice and 2nd choice dates you would be able to be in residency to create and install your new work.

Collaborations
If you are proposing an artist collaboration, all involved must be a practicing artist. Please include separate cover sheets & resumes for each artist.

Please do not send materials larger than 8.5” x 11”. Print all materials.Please make sure your name is on every piece of paper and all materials! No paper clips or staples.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.  All correspondence after receipt of application will be electronic. If you are notified of acceptance, invited artists must commit and respond within two weeks to confirm participation. It is your responsibility to confirm electronically, within two weeks. 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 2011 funded residency/installations are February 12, 2011. Materials must be postmarked by this date. You may also deliver your application by hand before 4:30 pm on February 12, 2011 send all materials to:

Franconia Sculpture Park / Fellowship  
29836 St. Croix Trail 
Franconia, MN 55074
info@franconia.org
Phone 651-257-6668

Additional information for 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.

2011 Iron Artist & Iron Intern Application

Deadline: April 16th 2011

FRANCONIA, MN. 15th Annual Franconia Sculpture Park Community Collaboration / Hot Metal Pour workshop residency which will begin on July 26, 2011, culminating in an iron pour on August 6th, 2011. Artists are invited to apply for this workshop. 12 artists and 3 intern artists will be accepted to the residency to experiment and make cast iron sculpture. Each artist who participates will be included in the exhibition at the park.
The focus of the Franconia Community Collaboration / Hot Metal Pour is conceptual realization and collaboration.  The residency workshop provides a venue for cast metal artists to exchange ideas and techniques. Artists will present their work in an informal visual presentation to their peers and the public, and discuss cast metal sculpture.
Franconia Sculpture Park is free and open and to the public 365 days a year and offers a unique environment for the public to interact with artists at work. This residency is a community collaboration project where the public is invited on the pour day to make relief sculptures.  Participating artists will be asked to assist in pouring 100 open face sculptures as well as teach / work with the public for 1 hour the day of the pour.
Cost for the ten day residency is $300. Fee includes studio space in the outdoor work area, all materials (except those for patterns), tools, equipment, engineering, and staff assistance.  Artists are responsible for the expense of food and travel. Residents participate in the rotating cooking and cleaning schedule for community dinners, and are responsible for their own breakfast and lunch. Pour residents camp on site and are asked to bring a tent. Bathing and cooking facilities are in the main house.
 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 70 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. There has been an annual Metal Pour at Franconia Sculpture Park since 1996, including several international exchanges.

Deadline for submissions is April 16, 2011

Email applications only. Please include:

  • Application cover sheet. Download here
  • 6 images. (No larger than 1024 pixels x 1600 pixels at 72 dpi)
  • Image script including: title, medium, dimensions and date
  • Current CV or resume including: email, cell number, mailing address
  • Name, phone number & e-mail of 2 people who can serve as a reference for you

Send all materials to iron@franconia.org

 

 

  
 

Artist Intern 2011

Deadline: Received by February 26th, 2011

FRANCONIA SCULPTURE PARK (FSP) is a 20-acre site located 45 miles northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. FSP works to nurture the artistic growth, creativity, and interaction between emerging and established sculptors in an outdoor, rural setting. Its mission is to foster an inspiring environment for artists to expand their skills and promote public education of 3-dimensional art. Internships are a minimum of two months and may last up to four months. Up to 4 interns at one time are provided room and board. 14 Intern Artists are accepted in residency each year.

Artist Interns

FSP actively recruits career-bound artists and post-grad artists to participate in the Intern Artist Program as a part of our dedication to building expertise and experience in student, graduate, and post-grad artists. Typically, interns spend half their time on their own work and half working for resident fellowship artists and the park. Responsibilities include making work to be included in the 2011 exhibition; assisting visiting artists with fabrication, site preparation, and installation of all types and sizes of 3-D work; and landscaping and maintenance. Intern Artists are also involved in special FSP community and school outreach programs introducing contemporary art and ideas to the community.

• Intern Artist Abstract
• College, University and/or Art School Intern Artist Sponsorship

To apply send:
(1) Application cover sheet (download here)
(2) A letter of interest/application.
(3) Resume.
(4) 8 images of recent work on disk, each with your name and a number that corresponds with the image script. Images on disk should be saved in JPEG format at 96 dpi, with no more than 7 inches (672 pixels) in the image’s longest dimension. Images should be named with numbers 1 through 8, in your preferred viewing order.
(5) 3 color prints of your work, 8 1/2 x 11”, with your name and the title on the front.
(6) Image script: numbered corresponding to images on disk with the following information: Title, materials, dimensions, date and your name.
(7) Name, address, phone number & e-mail of 2 people who can serve as a reference for you.
(8) Specify the dates you could be available. Residencies are available April 1st through November 20th, 2011.There are 3 times to choose from:
     (a) April 1 to June 15,
     (b) June 15 to August 15, and
     (c) August 15 to November 20.

Public Art Administrative Interns

FSP actively recruits those interested in public art, museum studies, or nonprofit management positions. Responsibilities may include assisting artistic director and staff with collections management, curatorial duties, graphic/web design, and database updates. Interns are also involved in special FSP community and school outreach programs introducing contemporary art and ideas to the community.

Internships are a minimum of two months and may last up to four months. Up to 6 interns at one time are provided room and board. Up to 3 Managerial Interns and 14 Intern Artists are accepted in residency each year. Potential interns must possess good written and verbal communications skills, be proficient with word processing, have excellent organizational skills, have an ability to manage multiple projects, and be able to work independently. Computer skills are highly desirable. Through this program, students can develop a deeper understanding of the work involved in nonprofit arts administration, better understand the role of the arts in a community, and develop “real life” skills that can be put to use in their future careers.

To apply send:

  • Application cover sheet (download here).
  • A letter of interest/application.
  • Resume.
  • A writing sample (3 pages maximum).
  • Name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of 3 people who can serve as a reference for you.
  • Specify the dates you could be available.
    a. April 1 to June 15
    b. June 15 to August 15
    c. August 15 to November 20

For all internship opportunities:

Application is competitive; typically 15 out of 100 applicants are invited to participate. No electronic applications are accepted. Make sure your name is on all documents and work samples. No application materials will be returned.

Deadline for applications for 2011 intern application is February 26th, 2011. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED. Applications must be received by this date.

Franconia Sculpture Park
Intern Artist Program
29836 St. Croix Trail
Franconia, MN 55074

info@franconia.org
Phone and fax: 651-257-6668

In the past years, the following institutions supported and referred Artist Interns to the program:

  • Alfred University, NY
  • Art Institute of Chicago, IL
  • Augustana College, SD
  • Bard College, NY
  • Bennington College, VT
  • Bethel College, MN
  • Brandeis University, MA
  • California College of the Arts, CA
  • Carleton College, MN
  • College of Visual Arts, MN
  • Colorado State University, CO
  • Cooper Union, NYC
  • Cornell University, NY
  • Davidson College, NC
  • Drake University, IA
  • Hamline University, MN
  • Indiana State University, IN
  • Iowa State, IA
  • Kansas City Art Institute, MO
  • Lawrence University, WI
  • Macalester College, MN
  • Michigan State University, MI
  • Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, WI
  • Minneapolis College of Art and Design, MN
  • Mt. Hood Community College, OR
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
  • Murray State University, KY
  • Northern Arizona University, AZ
  • Pratt Institute, NYC
  • Rhode Island School of Design, RI
  • St. Olaf College, MN
  • SUNY New Paltz, NY
  • SUNY Plattsburg, NY
  • Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL
  • Stanford, CA, Union College, NY
  • St Cloud State University, MN
  • UNC Asherville, NC
  • UNC Chapel Hill, NC
  • UNC Greensboro, NC
  • University of California Los Angeles, CA
  • University of Maryland, MD
  • University of Minnesota, MN
  • University of Tennessee, TN
  • Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
  • Washington University, MO
  • Weslayan University, CT
  • Winchester School of Art, UK
  • Winthrop University, SC

 

  

"Machine for Photographing the Narcissist"
2008 Intern Artist Alexandros Lindsay

2008 Intern Artist Tom Linder installs his sculpture "The E Range"
 

Franconia Sculpture Park Program Assistant
Kate Clark "Harvesting Energy," 2008

Work in Progress
2008 Intern Artist Chris Park

"Spitting Bazookas,"
2008 Intern Artist Betsy Hieb

Intern artists assist FSP Jerome
Fellowship Artist Lishan Chang

2008 Intern Artist Nung-Hsin Hu
working on her sculpture "Seeding"
   
 

 


29836 St. Croix Trail - Franconia, MN 55074 - 651.257.6668