New Sculpture Park in Franklin MA
New Sculpture Park in Franklin MA
The Town of Franklin has approached the Franklin Art Center to combine their resources in order to create a unique, and first of it's kind, Sculpture Park.
The town has agreed to donate the land, the landscaping, and insurance. Construction of a parking lot is already underway as is the clearing of the land. Franklin Art Center will be responsible for contacting artists and sculptors, delivery, and design of placement of 10/15 pieces of sculpture, depending on size and complexity. Franklin Art Center has also agreed to approach the business community to try and raise money in order to make this an original and distinctive park, for the enjoyment and pleasure of the residents of Franklin and surrounding areas.
All monies raised will go to the artists involved to assist with transportation, the construction of foundations if necessary, and installation of these one of a kind works of art, also the outreach to artists for new works on a revolving basis.