Join Franconia Sculpture Park for its 26th Annual “Art & Artists Celebration” with a full day of tours, land art, workshops, and performances. This event is the official closing celebration for the inaugural 4Ground: Midwest Land Art Biennial.

Schedule of Events:

1pm: tour of land art at Franconia with Executive Director & 4Ground curator Ginger Shulick Porcella
1pm-4pm: community planting of Miyawaki Forest with artist Stephanie Lindquist and Ethan Bryson of Natural Urban Forests
2pm-4pm: rain stick workshop and performance with artist Maria Adela Diaz
4pm-6pm: opening reception in Mardag Gallery with Interact Center artists Daniel Metchnek, David Wright, and Matt Zimdars
5pm: musical performance by Mexican Institute of Sound (ticketed event)
6pm: performance by Marcela Torres at “Xochiotia”
6:30pm: performance by Down Syndrome Association with Interact
7pm: video screenings by Wesley Creigh and Jody Joyner
8pm: drag show with Quinn Tessential (ticketed event)

Salsa Spot and MN Nice Cream will have food trucks on-site during the event. A variety of beverages will be available for purchase, including beer by Eastlake Craft Brewery and wine from Alexis Bailly Vineyards.