Sep 25 2021
Franconia's 25th Anniversary Celebration

Franconia's 25th Anniversary Celebration

Presented by Franconia Sculpture Park at Franconia Sculpture Park

Please join Franconia staff, board and our 2021 Artists-in-Residence for a full-day program looking back on a milestone year highlighting the intersection of art and ecology and our 2021 Curatorial theme of “Authority & Visibility in Public Space.” Parking during the event is $5/car and all events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.*

Burro LocoThe Great Panini, and Fro Yo Soul will have food trucks on-site during the event. A variety of beverages will be available for purchase, including beer by Lake Monster Brewing and wine from Alexis Bailly Vineyards.

Schedule of Events
11am-9pm: The Elm Tree Story Booth
11am-1pm: BioQuest with the University of Minnesota
2pm-3pm: Tour of new 2021 sculptures by Franconia’s Executive Director & Chief Curator
3pm-4pm: Meet and Greet with 2021 Artists-in-Residence
4pm-6pm: Opening Reception for After, Other, and Before in the Mardag Gallery at Franconia Commons
5pm-6pm: Opening Reception for FSP Artist Billboard Project with Yasmeenah Sideak
6pm-7pm: Nur-D in Franconia’s Amphitheatre*
7:30pm-8pm: “Uselding Fridays” Fashion Show by Joshua McGarvey in Franconia Commons*
8:00pm-9:00pm: Video Installations and DJs

Admission Info

Free Admission with $5 parking per car.

Tickets for Nur-D concert and/or Uselding Fridays fashion show can be purchased here: https://www.franconia.org/25th-anniversary/

Dates & Times

2021/09/25 - 2021/09/25

Location Info

Franconia Sculpture Park

29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia, MN 55074