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Franconia ArtWalk Association

An outdoor exhibition of sculptures, mosaics, paintings & ceramics on seasonal display in Franconia NH

The ArtWalk’s mission is to promote tourism and encourage economic development by providing a venue consistent with our vision in the Town of Franconia and the surrounding area.

03/10/2026

ArtSparks is back for 2026 on the Gale Riverwalk!

Created by Franconia artist Kathie Lovett, ArtSparks invites visitors of all ages to pause, explore, and respond to the environment around them through playful prompts, creativity, and moments of reflection in nature.

One visitor response from 2025:

“This made our morning! My husband and I are over from Fryeburg, ME. Still a little sleepy from camping, stopped for coffee and found your sweet place in the woods. We’ve just been processing our lives with adult children who have happily outgrown our home. It’s nice to be reminded we can still play even without an audience of our children to entertain!

Love + Peace
Sam & Brian”

We can’t wait to see how visitors respond during the 2026 Artwalk.

01/23/2026

Calling all artists. 🎨

This is CoCo, a featured sculpture from last year’s Franconia Art Walk by artist Dave Channon of Shandaken, New York.

Working in scrap metal and steel, Dave transforms found materials into bold, playful forms that live beautifully in public space. His work is a great example of the creativity and craftsmanship we look for each season.

🎨 We’re now accepting submissions for future Franconia Art Walk exhibitions.
Sculptors and artists of all mediums are encouraged to apply.
Submit here: https://artwalkfranconh.org
Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.

01/21/2026

When your public art goes missing and somehow finds its way back. 🍌

This really happened on the Franconia Art Walk.
One playful sculpture disappeared just days after installation.
Two weeks later, it mysteriously returned and became one of our most talked-about moments of the season.

🎨 We’re now accepting submissions for future exhibitions.
Artists of all mediums are encouraged to apply.
Submit here or via the link in bio: https://artwalkfranconianh.org/call-for-art/

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01/19/2026

We had an incredible 2025 Artwalk and would like to thank every artist who submitted work for display. Now it’s time to gear up for the 2026 Franconia Artwalk, and we are currently seeking new artwork for the upcoming season.

The Franconia Artwalk Association is located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and presents an outdoor exhibition of sculptures and other artwork displayed throughout the Town of Franconia from June through November. Our gallery is always open, free to the public, and eagerly anticipated by both residents and visitors each year.

Artists selected for the 2026 Artwalk will receive stipends and travel support.

Application deadline: February 1, 2026
Jury selection completed by: March 1, 2026

To submit your work, please complete the application at: https://artwalkfranconianh.org/call-for-art/

Questions may be directed to [email protected] or [email protected]

06/12/2025

It's back, baby!!! 🍌

Thank you for all of the support and persistence. Our community really knows how to rally between news articles, TV segments, and banana understudies.

04/14/2025

Season 7, here we come!
We made the front page of the Littleton Courier!
While the art has been chosen, we may be able to find a spot for your work. Email Kathie Lovett - she'd love to hear from you!

04/11/2025

What a collab we've got going this season: The Artwalk, NH Visitor Centers and White Mountain Attractions 🎨🌳🚶‍♀️

The Franconia Artwalk is pleased to announce that the 2025 Franconia Artwalk Brochure Map will be available at New Hampshire Visitor Centers from June through December of 2025!

The Artwalk has entered into an agreement with the State of New Hampshire Bureau of Visitor Services, Welcome Center Brochure Program. This agreement is in conjunction with the Artwalk membership in the White Mountains New Hampshire White Mountain Attractions Welcome Center Brochure Distribution Program.

We are delighted to participate in these distribution initiatives which will enable information on the 2025 Artwalk to reach a wider audience.

04/09/2025

Date to remember and act by:
Thursday April 10

What's happening?
Representatives Matt Wilhelm (D-Manchester) and Nicholas Bridle (R-Hampton) are introducing a bipartisan budget amendment on the House floor to reverse the proposed elimination of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA) and fully restore its funding in the state budget.

🎨Please consider reaching out to your State Representative(s) and urge them to vote YES on the Wilhelm-Bridle budget amendment on Thursday.

👉 Franconia Artwalk, and numerous other organizations, have received vital support from NHSCA. These grants help make not just our local Artwalk possible, but local concerts, exhibits, youth programs, theater, and cultural events as well.

"In 2024 alone, NHSCA gave more than $1.5 million to 180 projects in over 60 towns, helping to keep our communities vibrant and connected. This funding supports real jobs, small businesses, and a creative economy that brings in $3.4 billion to our state and supports 21,000 jobs — as many as the construction industry." former ED of NH State Council on the Arts.

👉 Please contact your Reps ASAP and ask them to vote YES on the Wilhelm-Bridle amendment when it comes up on Thursday.

See our bio for links: list of your local reps and more state budget information

Speak up to help show your support in keeping the arts ALIVE!!

Thank you,
Your Franconia Artwalk Association board of directors and volunteers

04/04/2025

We've selected the pieces ✔️
The board meets monthly all year round ✔️
We're gearing up for map brochure sponsors...
It's going to be another exceptional Artwalk Exhibition year!

01/22/2025

The 2025 artwalk season is open for submits!
Are you an artist? Do you know someone that is?

Visit our website and fill out the art application today! You could find your piece along our walk.

Deadline February 14th.

01/20/2025

Your donation goes directly to the work we do and the events we organize.

Your tax deductible contribution will help sustain and enhance the Franconia Artwalk.

You can support the Artwalk by making an
online donation here,
or if you prefer making a cash/check donation,
click here for a printable donation form.

Franconia Artwalk is a registered New Hampshire 501-c3 charitable organization.

10/30/2024

Volunteers and FAA board members will be picking up leftover brochures and holders throughout the next weeks. If you have an FAA plastic holder that hasn't been picked up by next week, please let us know so we can reuse for next season. Brochures can be recycled and kept as keepsakes. ❤️
Thank you for the support!

Address

Main Street
Franconia, NH
03580

Website

https://www.artwalkfranconianh.org/

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