Franklin Arts Center
1001 Kingwood Street
Brainerd, Minnesota 56401
In Predevelopment
For information on space availability and rates please call (612) 455-0232 or email
Franklin Junior High School, was a landmark in this north central Minnesota community for more than seven decades. And a landmark it will remain when Artspace transforms it into a multipurpose arts center with 25 affordable live/work studios for individuals and families, 37,775 square feet for artist studios, arts organizations, and arts-friendly businesses; and 36,247 square feet that will be operated by the Brainerd School District as community programs space. Construction on this $9 million project is underway and expected to be fully leased by early 2009.
A note from Mayor James Wallin following
the June 17th Community Celebration of the
Franklin Arts Center:
It was an honor and privilege to be a part of the milestone celebration at the old Franklin the 17th of June. As I had mentioned, I really hated to see this neighborhood school close, but the fact that is was and that you fine people with the help of many others have made this building into a showcase for the arts that will be enjoyed by many in the Brainerd Lakes area, is truly a tribute to you and the Artspace management team that brought this about.
My sincere compliments and gratitude for making such fine use of the New Franklin Arts Center!! If there is anything in any way I can be of any help in the future, please let me know. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
James E. Wallin
Mayor of Brainerd