A Marvelous Legacy Gala with Anne and Doug Stanton

Thanks to the wonderful support of all who attended, sponsored, volunteered and made donations, the 2017 Legacy Gala was a lively event and a great success. Nearly $50,000 (net) was raised to support our mission!

The Crystal Center at Crystal Mountain was once again a perfect home for our gala. L. Mawby provided sparkling wine for the reception, and guests enjoyed visiting with friends old and new.

Over 100 silent auction items were donated by local artists, businesses and individuals in support of the cause. Lucky bid winners walked away with some fantastic dinners, experiences, art and more.

Music provided by Laurie Sears

Laurie Sears duo delighted throughout the night, providing a fabulous soundtrack for the event. What a pleasure to have such a well-known and talented jazz musician play for the Legacy Gala.

After a wonderful dinner prepared by Crystal Mountain with wine provided by Black Star Farms, Art Park board president Mary Ann Cheney and Executive Director Renee Hintz addressed the audience with gratitude and shared some of the wonderful things happening at the park.

During the special appeal, guests generously contributed in support of Art Park education programs. Each year, hundreds of students in the region explore the Art Park on school field trips and have experiences with art and nature that can shape their view of the world. Over $16,000 was instantly donated for these important programs! It was really moving to witness the generosity of those in the audience that night.

Finally, our guests of honor were presented the 2017 Legacy Award after viewing a tribute video about their life work. Doug and Anne were so gracious as they shared their own passion for the region, writing and literacy. They also shared a poem that reminded them of their experience at Michigan Legacy Art Park.

A final “Thank You” to our 2017 Legacy Gala Sponsors

Stockade Labyrinth Sponsors

Bob & Jane Holdeman
Mark Payne & Mary Mueller
Maree & Jim Mulvoy
Rich & Sue Smith

Five Needles Sponsors

Diversity Sponsors

Martin & Valerie Cotanche
Tom & Julie Dawson
Kathy & Harry Eiferle
Ed & Carol Laprade
Patty Pelizzari
Dick & Carol Thompson
Marilyn Wheaton & Paul Duffy
Mo & Linda White
Diane Wilbur & Jim Szalay

Ontonagon Sponsors

Chuck & Georgia Bavol
Mary Ann Cheney & David Mix
Ward & Mary Gillett
Dennis & Alyce Helfman
Kathryn DenHouter & Jim Jackway
Charles Keeling
Kennari Consulting
MoneyFit
William & Martha Paine
Jack & JoAnn Pope
Portland Building
Bill & Mary Smith
Terry & Michael Tarnow
Traverse Tax and Accounting
Kent & Nancy Walton
Watson Benzie
Ima Williams

Auction Item Donors