In Spring of 2025 the Department of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy posted a "Call For Artists" to be part of our public art project, "The Art of Play: Franklin's Cornhole Project."
The Art of Play: Franklin’s Cornhole Project
Public art isn’t limited to murals or sculptures—it can take many forms, including the everyday objects we interact with. The Art of Play reimagines the familiar cornhole board as a canvas, inviting local artists to bring creativity and design into shared spaces where people gather, play, and connect. By embedding art into moments of leisure, this project introduces the value of visual storytelling and design to community members of all ages. It reminds us that creativity can live beyond gallery walls—and that art is most powerful when it’s part of our daily lives.
Custom cornhole board art provides an accessible and dynamic platform for artists to showcase their work during town programs and festivals. Unlike traditional gallery spaces, these boards bring art directly into public, interactive settings, allowing residents and visitors to engage with creativity in a fun and unexpected way.
By featuring local artists on game boards used year after year, this initiative transforms public gatherings into opportunities for artistic appreciation, making art more inclusive, visible, and woven into the fabric of community life.
This public art project was made possible through a public art earmark supported by Senator Rebecca Rausch.