Memories, Magic, and Stories from Staff
Through all the hustle and bustle of summertime at Franconia, it’s nice to take a moment to sit back and reflect on what this place means to us. Read more from Franconia staff below as they reminisce on what makes this place special, magical, and memorable! Alex...
Franconia’s 2026 Open Call Artist Residencies
Beware of Paradigms! Franconia Sculpture Park turns 30 years old in 2026, and energy is buzzing around here. As we prepare to announce our next season of artist residencies, my heart is glowing, and my head throbbing. With over 950 artist residencies in our history,...
What’s New? A Roundup of 2025 installations at Franconia Sculpture Park
Over 950 artists have come to make temporary public art installations at Franconia since 1996. Every time you visit the park things are different: the days and seasons change along with new sculptures created by artists-in-residence annually, works that last for years...
Michael Richards’ “Are You Down?”: Reflecting on our April 18 Conversation on Legacy and Storytelling
On Saturday, April 18, Dreams of Freedom—Michael Richards: Are You Down? featured a live podcast recording of Black Market Reads, a tour of Michael Richards’s Are You Down? sculpture at Franconia, and a handbuilding pottery experience with Mudluk Pottery. It was a day...