Franconia Sculpture Park in Minnesota (45 minutes northeast from the Twin Cities) is a “seedbed for big audacious unfettered creation.” It supports emerging and established artists through a year-round exhibition of new work, artist residencies, and internships. The park encourages audience participation and appreciation in sculpture through dawn to dusk visiting hours, 365 days a year, in an informal setting where people are invited to watch and talk with the artists as they work.  They also host “Kids Make Sculpture” workshops and other community programs.