Finally, today on this beatiful Fall day, I managed to stop and tour the Franconia Sculpture Park. Located at the junction of #8 and 95, it has been there since 2004. My deceased husband, Dave and I, always had intention of stopping there to wander through, but like so many things in life we put it off for another day. Dave would have loved being there with me today.
It is a 20 a
cre area, partially supported by East Central Arts Council Grants and by donations from private citizens. My handy little Kodak Easy Share did not know when to stop clicking because there was so many wonderful artistic creations to be appreciated.
There was a huge pirate ship constructed, piece by piece, by one single young woman artist, whom I interviewed. There was a big frog, an old shack that hung suspended in the air, a large sculpture out of aluminum cans that resembled a fish blowing in the wind and 
some unique metal and wood works.
cre area, partially supported by East Central Arts Council Grants and by donations from private citizens. My handy little Kodak Easy Share did not know when to stop clicking because there was so many wonderful artistic creations to be appreciated.
There was a huge pirate ship constructed, piece by piece, by one single young woman artist, whom I interviewed. There was a big frog, an old shack that hung suspended in the air, a large sculpture out of aluminum cans that resembled a fish blowing in the wind and 
some unique metal and wood works.I spoke with a couple of the artists who were working there and learned more about the program. Apparently some of the artists come from all over the U.S. as well as some from Europe. They stay until their project is completed and then move on.
When the display has run it's one year course, it is either moved to another sculpture park, sold, or dismantled.
In the summer, the park, which is open from dawn to dusk, has concerts and programs for children to participate in making sculptures. The sculpture park is a fun place where families can walk, play and touch the objects. Many are designed as opportunities for children to climb in and explore. It is so easy to live in an area a long time and not even realize the unbelievable beauty and creativity that is right in our own backyard. I will surely visit the park again and I invite you to do the same.
