2020 Business Sponsorship Package

As a crucial member of the creative community of the St. Croix River Valley, Franconia Sculpture Park believes that art, nature, and community connect all of us. We invite you to join us for this groundbreaking year as a 2020 Business Sponsor!

About Franconia Sculpture ParkFranconia Sculpture Park is the pre-eminent, artist-centered sculpture park in the Midwest. Founded in 1996, Franconia provides physically and intellectually wide-open spaces that inspire new ways of thinking through access to contemporary sculpture, installation and site-specific land art. Located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, Franconia is free and open to the public 365 days per year. Through our active artist residency pro-gram, we welcome 40+ emerging and mid-career artists each year to create new artwork for Franconia’s near-ly 150,000 annual visitors. We believe that art has the power the change the world, and at Franconia, we aim to create a welcoming, inviting space for all visitors to be educated, entertained, and inspired.

Audience ReachIn 2019, Franconia hosted a total of 128,889 visitors from rural Minnesota and beyond, in addition to 17,892 youth who engaged with our more than 60 yearly educational and public programs. Our popular Music @ Franconia Series attracts an annual audience of more than 5,000 community members of all ages to enjoy free music at the park, from local bluegrass to punk to hip hop bands. Our Annual Hot Iron Pour and Art and Artists Celebrations each draw an additional 2,000 community members per event. In addition to these longstanding Franconia events, we’ve introduced many new events and programs in 2020: 3-weeks of Youth Installation Summer Camps in July; monthly Art & Farmers Markets from May-October; a Summer Solstice Performance Festival on June 20th; the Franc n’ Stein/Dogtoberfest on October 17th; the outdoor summer Film @ Franco-nia series; and many more! Here are some highlights detailing Franconia’s upcoming 2020 Public Programs:

2017 Music @ Franconia headliner Chastity Brown

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Summer Solstice @ Franconia Saturday, June 20, 5pm-11pm Franconia is celebrating summer solstice with live music, performance art, tarot readings, film screenings and a community bonfire ritual. Nearly 20 performance artists from the around the world will premiere new, site-specific and audience participatory works at Franconia that link art and ecology and incorporate Franconia’s sculptures. Popular Minneapolis goth band Wax Lead will headline, and the event will feature a rare screening of renowned artist Kenneth Anger’s film in Franconia’s outdoor amphitheatre. Franconia Art & Farmers Markets 2020 is the inaugural year of the Franconia Art & Farmers Market – a fun and unique way to connect art, agriculture, and audiences in the idyllic setting of Franconia’s 43-acre outdoor museum and sculpture park. The first Sunday of each month, May-October from 10am-2pm, local farmers and artists will come together to provide a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, apothecary items, and handmade crafts to our visitors. Music @ Franconia Saturday, July 11, 2020, 2pm-6pm This Music @ Franconia highlights the best in new Americana, always a popular favorite at the park, featuring Matt Hannah, King Wilkie’s Dream, and Pleasure Horse. Saturday, August 22, 2020, 2pm-6pm This Music @ Franconia features the best new indie and surf-rock acts from Minnesota, featuring Half Tramp, Products, and Scrunchies. 24th Annual Art & Artists Celebration & Franconia Commons Grand Opening Saturday, September 26, 3pm-9pm This year’s Annual Art & Artists event promises to be the biggest event of the year. Celebrating the completion of nearly 40 new sculptures and the culmination of a successful year highlighting Art & Ecology, Franconia invites all of our 2020 artists-in-residence back to the park to connect with our audiences. In addition, September 26 marks the Grand Opening of Franconia Commons! After a successful 5-year capital campaign, Franconia is thrilled to add an additional 7,000 square feet of indoor community space to the park, complete with Visitor Center, Youth & Adult Education and Multipurpose Spaces, Gallery, Gift Shop, Café, Administrative Offices, and expansive accessible public restrooms. During this event, we will have a ribbon cutting ceremony with local officials and campaign donors, the opening of the “New Domestics” group exhibition in Franconia’s new indoor gallery space, and musical performances by Starcrossed, XOXOTECH, and Le Hearse. Franconia’s 20th Anniversary Art & Artists Celebration in 2016

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Film @ Franconia This monthly summer film series features free outdoor films at Franconia, highlighting the best in art cinema, past and present. All films start promptly at 9pm; parking is $5 with drinks/snacks available for purchase. Saturday, June 6 – Kusama – Infinity & Post-Infinity by Emotional.Store Saturday, July 18 – Fantastic Fungi & Fly Amanita by David Fenster Saturday, August 1 – Liquid Sky Saturday, September 5 – The Wicker Man (Director’s Cut) Franc ‘n’ Stein Saturday, October 17, 3pm-10pm Franconia Sculpture Park’s inaugural community event is a unique opportunity for visitors to sample food and beverages from local restaurants and breweries all within the unique setting of Franconia’s 43-acre outdoor museum. Attendees can visit different stations located throughout the park to sample local beers and sausages (francs), and even purchase handmade ceramics created by renowned St. Croix River Valley artists to drink from (steins). There will be a wide variety of family-friendly—and dog-friendly—art activities throughout the day, concluding with a bonfire, live music, and outdoor film screening. Franconia Open Ice Rink December 5, 2020 through February 28, 2020 Visit Franconia from December 5, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and enjoy outdoor ice skating in the park. This outdoor loop will feature a monumental glowing outdoor installation by New York-based artist Jason Peters, designed specifically for Franconia. FREE and open to the public from 10am-10pm. Skate rentals for $5 available 12pm-5pm only at Franconia Commons.

"Meandering Dynamics," a 2013 piece by artist Jason Peters, located in Richmond, VA. A similar piece will be

created for Franconia’s Open Ice Rink. Audiences cite Franconia’s location and family-friendly atmosphere as primary factors for attending our vibrant cultural programs. By sponsoring these exciting community programs, your business will experience increased visibility and reach new prospective customers. Not only that, your contribution demonstrates your commitment to the arts, to cultural programming in our region, and to organizations like Franconia that help drive a thriving local economy.

94% of Minnesotans believe that arts and cultural activities make Minnesota an attractive place to live and work.

Show your support by partnering with Franconia today.

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ABOUT SPONSORSHIP & EVENT MARKETING

Sponsoring Franconia Sculpture Park will help your business • Reach new customers, • Gain visibility with your current customers, and • Build a trusted brand in our community.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now! Gain exposure for your business by sponsoring Franconia Sculpture Park, and in turn, this exciting lineup of engaging 2020 public programs. We promote all events online, via printed postcards and fliers, and in strategic online and print communications. These marketing efforts reach thousands of households in this region as well as in the Twin Cities, drawing people of all interests and backgrounds from across the state. Advertising your company through our sponsorship program reaches 150,000 constituents and provides significant exposure of your brand in more than 250,000 online, on-site, and print impressions. Here’s a summary of how Franconia is advertising its events and programs (and your business) this year:

o On-air ads on University of Minnesota’s Radio K o Print ads in the Chisago County Press, Public Art

Review, Sculpture Magazine, Back Roads magazine o Digital advertising partnerships with River Travel

Media o Social media ads targeting local community

members o E-mail newsletters to Franconia’s 8,000+ subscribers o Social media marketing to Franconia’s 24,000+

followers and fans on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

o 2,700 postcards and 75 posters distributed at over 200 locations and community events in the St. Croix River Valley and Twin Cities metro area, and the larger state of MN and western Wisconsin

Sample of logo promotion: 2017’S Art & Artists Celebration poster

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SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS & BENEFITS

Increase Your Visibility & Promote Your Brand

Sponsorship opportunities are designed to fit all marketing goals and budgets. Franconia welcomes cash donations, in-kind goods or services, or a combination of both, and is pleased to work with you to personalize your sponsorship package. In return for your sponsorship investment, you will receive a variety of benefits: PARTICIPATING SPONSOR: $250-$499

ü Invitations to all Franconia events and programs ü Linked company logo on the Franconia website: franconia.org/give/our-sponsors/ ü Linked logo in event e-mail announcements to Franconia’s list of over 8,000 subscribers ü Logo on event posters, fliers, and postcards distributed at over 200 locations ü Company name featured on the Donor/Sponsor Wall in the new Franconia Commons building,

providing visibility to 150,000 annual visitors ü Occasional inclusion in social media marketing to Franconia’s 24,000+ Facebook, Twitter, and

Instagram followers SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $500-$999 All the benefits of a Participating Sponsor, with the following enhancement:

ü Larger-sized company name featured on the Donor/Sponsor Wall in the new Franconia Commons building

ü 10% discount in Franconia Commons gift shop and café ü Free parking for paid events at Franconia

COMMUNITY SPONSOR: $1,000-$2,499 All the benefits of a Supporting Sponsor, with the following enhancement:

ü Larger-size company name featured on the Donor/Sponsor Wall in the new Franconia Commons building

ü Private walking tour with director for up to 10 guests with champagne ü Invitation to members-only Happy Hours and private events at Franconia

LEAD SPONSOR: $2,500-$4,999 All the benefits of a Community Sponsor, with the following enhancement:

ü Larger-size company name featured on the Donor/Sponsor Wall in the new Franconia Commons building

ü Free membership for all company employees ü Two invitations to Annual Major Donor Dinner with Private Chef and Guest Artist

GOLD SPONSOR: $5,000+ All the benefits of a Lead Sponsor, with the following enhancement:

ü Largest-size company name featured on the Donor/Sponsor Wall in the new Franconia Commons building

ü Sponsorship naming opportunity for one sculpture during 2020 at Franconia ü Opportunity to host one private event for 50 people at the park

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SPONSOR INFO-- Please complete this page and mail to Franconia or email to info@franconia.org.___ PARTICIPATING SPONSOR: $250-$499 ___ SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $500-$999 ___ COMMUNITY SPONSOR: $1,000-$2,499 ___ LEAD SPONSOR: $2,500-$4,999 ___ GOLD SPONSOR: $5,000+ Business Name

Business Address

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SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT:

____ My check made payable to Franconia Sculpture Park is enclosed.

____ Please charge $_____ to my credit card:

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* Once we receive your sponsorship form and payment one of our staff members will contact you!

For more information, please contact: Alyssa Auten, Communications and Creative Director alyssaauten@franconia.org | 651-257-6668 Franconia Sculpture Park 29836 Saint Croix Trail, Shafer, MN 55074

PS: Those who commit by June 1 will have their company name included in a special social media post announcing our 2020 annual sponsors!