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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

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Public Information and Discussion March 19, 2019

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Board Members

Bob Montagno, Chairperson Jeff Blodgett, Director Bernie Costa, Director Sandy Olney, Director Cort Roussel, Director Daniel Zajic, Director Michelle Reagan, Treasurer

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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
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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.

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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

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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

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  • Dozens more across the country
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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
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Confirmed Art Work Locations

  • Iron Furnace Brewing Company
  • Lafayette Regional School
  • Splude’s Place (Iron Furnace)
  • Garnet Hill, Inc
  • Franconia Notch Vacation Rentals
  • Hungry Bear Cafe
  • Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank
  • Dutch Treat Restaurant
  • The Village Store
  • Franconia Coffee House
  • Peabody and Smith Realty
  • Franconia Town Hall
  • Abbie Greenleaf Library
  • Franconia Heritage Museum
  • Plain Kate’s Riverside Saloon
  • Locations along the Gale Riverwalk
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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
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Volunteer Opportunities

  • Site preparation and maintenance
  • Assist with art installation and removal
  • Planting and maintaining gardens
  • Marketing Committee
  • Fundraising Committee
  • Tour Guides