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Caponi Art Park

Restoring and nurturing the human spirit through art, nature, and community, Caponi Art Park offers nature-based art tours and workshops that inspire creativity, connection, and discovery in the natural world for all ages and abilities.

Experience Art in Nature

Caponi Art Park (CAP) is a leading arts center in Dakota County and a hub for artists from across the Twin Cities to create and share their work with the community. Spanning 60 acres of wooded hills, CAP offers a unique blend of art and nature, providing an inspiring space to explore creativity, discover artwork, and connect with the environment.

With a mission to restore and nurture the human spirit through art, nature, and community, CAP believes in the transformative and healing power of the arts. We strive to make art and creativity accessible to everyone, fostering equity and inclusion through free or low-cost programming.

CAP’s robust education programs provide tours and workshops for over 2,500 participants of all ages and abilities each year. These offerings include school residencies, children’s programs, and programs for seniors and adults with cognitive disabilities. Whether exploring art through a hands-on workshop or engaging with nature on a guided sculpture tour, our programs are designed to spark imagination, deepen understanding of the arts, and build connections with the natural world.

Each year, over 12,000 visitors come to CAP for healthy, inspiring experiences, making it a premier destination for schools, community groups, and organizations seeking meaningful learning opportunities in a serene, creative setting.

Plan your field trip today and let Caponi Art Park bring art and nature to life for your group!

Caponi Art Park Offers:
Tours & Workshops
Performances & Events
Miles of Trails
Sculpture Garden

What We Offer:

  • Attractions
  • Destinations
  • Entertainers
  • Events
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Performers
  • Programs
  • Shows
  • Tours
  • Workshops

Good For

  • Pre K - 3rd
  • 4th - 8th
  • High School
  • 18+
  • 21+

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Make Caponi Art Park Your Classroom

Book your tour and workshop now to experience art in nature! Bring your group to experience art in a new way in our stunning urban oasis. We offer a range of tours and workshops for all ages and abilities. We work closely with you to create a park experience to meet your needs and program goals. Our tours and workshops introduce participants to art and creative activities through engaging nature-based projects. Each workshop includes a short lesson on the materials and concepts they will use and how the activity connects to art-making traditions. Caponi Art Park workshops are adaptable Workshops can be modified to fit every participant’s needs. We work closely with you to create a park experience to meet your group’s interests and program goals. We have a range of workshops designed specifically for individuals with disabilities. Contact the park to learn more about these options.

Events & Performances

Caponi Art Park hosts a variety of special events each year, presenting thoughtful performances and family-friendly public programs for all to enjoy. Take in a concert in our “Theater in the Woods” amphitheater, get lost in the forest on a scavenger hunt, or be amazed at the display of molten iron poured into sculpture molds. No matter the event, we invite you to join us in celebrating the arts in the peaceful surroundings of nature.
Booking Contacts:

Erin Stahl
Education Programs Manager and Teaching Artist
erin@caponiartpark.org
651-454-9412

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Caponi Art Park

1220 Diffley Rd
Eagan, MN 55123

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