Franconia Sculpture Park

Organization Overview

Franconia Sculpture Park is located in Shafer, MN. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Franconia Sculpture Park employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Franconia Sculpture Park is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Franconia Sculpture Park generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY TO CREATE AND CONTEMPLATE CONTEMPORARY ART INSPIRED BY NATURE AND OUR EVER-EVOLVING WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ARTS, EDUCATION & PUBLIC PROGRAMS: FRANCONIA PROVIDES A DEPTH AND BREADTH OF BOTH ON-SITE AND IN-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT SUPPLEMENT STEAM CURRICULUM. PROGRAMS INCLUDE WEEKLY TOURS, MULTIGENERATIONAL ARTMAKING WORKSHOPS, OBSERVE & INTERPRET WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS, SUMMER CAMPS, DINNER & DISCUSSION LECTURES, MUSIC AT FRANCONIA CONCERTS, FILM AT FRANCONIA SCREENINGS, AND PERFORMANCE AT FRANCONIA EVENTS.


ENGAGEMENT: FRANCONIA OPERATES A 50-ACRE OUTDOOR MUSEUM THAT INCLUDES FRANCONIA COMMONS, A 7,000 SQ. FOOT VISITOR CENTER, EDUCATION SPACE, GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP. OUR ACTIVITIES CULTIVATE CRITICAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES; SUPPORT ARTISTS THROUGH THE PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF NEW, EXPERIMENTAL WORK; AND EDUCATE ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES OF TOMORROW. FRANCONIA APPLIES CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW THROUGH THE VEHICLE OF CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE. WE CREATE BOLD PROGRAMMING THAT IS AMBITIOUS, INNOVATIVE, AND THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE WANTS AND NEEDS OF ARTISTS AND OUR COMMUNITY. MOREOVER, WE AIM TO CREATE A WELCOMING, INVITING SPACE FOR ALL VISITORS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ART, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE CHANGING WORLD WE LIVE IN. FRANCONIA IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 365-DAYS A YEAR, AND SERVES MORE THAN 110,000 ADULTS AND 75,000 YOUTHS ANNUALLY.


ARTIST RESIDENCY: FRANCONIA PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE MONEY, STUDIO SPACE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE THAN 40 ARTISTS AND WRITERS ANNUALLY WORKING AT THE INTERSECTION OF SCRULPTURE, INSTALLATION, SOCIAL PRACTICE, PERFORMANCE, AND LAND ART. OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: WINTER WRITERS RESIDENCY, EMERGING ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCY, AND MID-CAREER FELLOWSHIPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stacy O'reilly
Chair
$0
Linda Seebauer Hansen
Secretary
$0
Rosie Kellogg
Treasurer
$0
Eric Bruce
Director
$0
Esther Callahan
Director
$0
Nora Kaitfors
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $258,891
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$736,975
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $29,575
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$995,866
Total Program Service Revenue$20,012
Investment income $709
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $28,466
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $34,216
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,079,269

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