|
|
14th Annual Franconia Sculpture Park Art and Artists Celebration . . . is a day-long festival celebrating the artists, the new sculpture installations, and our amazing community. A full day’s entertainment with artist-led tours, live music, dance, poetry, kids’ activities, and great food. This year’s Franconia Fellowship and Intern Artists will be exhibiting their new sculpture installations – some interactive, some climbable, most simply amazing. There will be artist-led tours of the exhibition for those who like to get the inside scoop on the artists and their work. Headlining this year’s entertainment are: In addition, Franconia favorites Thea Ennen, Eclectic Ensemble, Dave Frank, the Michael Paul Band, Swing Train, DJ ESP and St. Vitas will be performing throughout the day, offering a variety of music from jazz to funk, soul to country, and even some comedy. Between bands the audience will be treated to performances from Normonzo the Great, a local magician/comedian. The day’s entertainment will be rounded out with kids’ activities, including face painting and a Family Sculpture Workshop (for artists of all ages), poetry, dance, and some surprises! The festival is also a great opportunity to showcase local organizations, and we are excited to announce that Perpich Center for Arts Education, PUBLIC ART ST. PAUL, ArtReach Alliance, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, the Women’s Environmental Institute, and the St. Croix Festival Theatre will be among those participating in this year’s event. Food vendors will serve up an eclectic offering of international favorites: Bring a picnic if you like, there are plenty of great spots to relax and eat. Here is the schedule of entertainment: 10:00 DJ ESP & St Vitas - St Croix Falls/Osceola Other Activies Come early, stay late! The Franconia Art and Artists Celebration is a perfect stop on a beautiful fall day in the St. Croix River Valley, during the “Take Me to the River” tour. Franconia Sculpture Park is accessible to all, with gravel and mowed grass paths throughout the park. A golf cart is available for those who need it. This event is made possible in part by a grant from the East Central Regional Development Commission and the East Central Arts Council with funds provided by the Minnesota State Legislature, the St. Croix Valley Foundation through a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Minnesota State Arts Board with fund appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature. |
||||||||||||||
|
|
