Fran ancon onia a ArtWa Walk Public Information and Discussion March 19, 2019
Board Members Bob Montagno, Chairperson Jeff Blodgett, Director Bernie Costa, Director Sandy Olney, Director Cort Roussel, Director Daniel Zajic, Director Michelle Reagan, Treasurer
Tonight’s Agenda • Franconia ArtWalk Association • What is an Art/Sculpture Walk • Meredith Sculpture Walk Exhibits • Our Franconia ArtWalk • Confirmed Locations • Anticipated Timeline • Volunteer Opportunities
Franconia ArtWalk Association www.ArtWalk-Franconia-NH.org Nonprofit Organization Registered in New Hampshire Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status granted by the Internal Revenue Service. Mission: To Promote tourism and encourage economic development by providing a venue for people of all ages and abilities to interact with nature and the arts.
Franconia ArtWalk Association www.ArtWalkFranconiaNH.org Goals: 1. Increase visits to the Franconia area by improving the appeal of the village 2. Walk will be self-sustaining 3. Encourage the broad participation of area communities and organizations
What is an Art/Sculpture Walk? An art/sculpture walk is an outdoor exhibition of art, such as sculptures, mosaics, paintings, etc on seasonal or temporary display and various indoor art attractions and events. • Examples • Art Rapids, Elk Rapids, MI • Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ • Benson Sculpture Garden, Loveland, CO • Meredith NH Sculpture Walk – See some of their sculptures on the next slides • Dozens more across the country
Our Franconia ArtWalk will be… • Seasonal - Old Home Day to Columbus Day • Various mediums of weatherproof art • Will include portions of Main Street and the Gale River • Accessible to all ages and abilities
Confirmed Art Work Locations • Iron Furnace Brewing Company • The Village Store • Lafayette Regional School • Franconia Coffee House • Splude’s Place (Iron Furnace) • Peabody and Smith Realty • Garnet Hill, Inc • Franconia Town Hall • Franconia Notch Vacation Rentals • Abbie Greenleaf Library • Hungry Bear Cafe • Franconia Heritage Museum • Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank • Plain Kate’s Riverside Saloon • Dutch Treat Restaurant • Locations along the Gale Riverwalk
2019 Timeline (anticipated) • January - Call to Artists – Regional Focus • May – Art work selection • May/June - Identify art work placement locations • June - Installation of art work • Friday before Old Home Day – projected opening day event
Volunteer Opportunities • Site preparation and maintenance • Assist with art installation and removal • Planting and maintaining gardens • Marketing Committee • Fundraising Committee • Tour Guides
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