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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.
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 5 months, whatever it takes to pull off an ambitious new
project. 6 artists or artist teams will be invited to come and
create new work in a public outdoor setting. Opportunities for
financial assistance include funded Franconia/Jerome fellowships
ranging from $3,000 to $5,000.

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. |