A crowd of almost 300 people showed up to see Joshua Davis perform at Michigan Legacy Art Park’s first Summer Sounds concert July 1. The park’s concert series, now in its twentieth year, normally allows concert goers to show up with their $10 suggested donation, but due to Davis’s immense popularity, the concert was ticketed and sold out in less …
Six New Artist-designed Benches Arrive in Park
Six new artist-designed benches are providing spots for rest and contemplation along the trails of Michigan Legacy Art Park (MLAP). The bench designs were chosen after 15 proposals were submitted, all funded through the Art Park’s capital campaign, Art Access for All. The benches are just a few of the recent additions and improvements in the park, funded through the Art …
Eric Troffkin adds to “Communications Vine” May 27-30
Artist Eric Troffkin at Art Park May 27 – 30 Troffkin will be adding to Communications Vine, blogging Eric Troffkin, the latest artist to install a permanent sculpture at Michigan Legacy Art Park (MLAP), will be in the park May 26-30 adding on to his Communications Vine. The public is invited to visit the park during that time to …
May 2 Stewardship Day
Help keep Michigan Legacy Art Park beautiful by lending a hand on May 2. Always the first Saturday in May, Stewardship Day is a great way to give back to your Art Park. Many volunteers are needed to rake around sculptures, clean sculptures, pick up sticks along the trails, spread mulch, realign the rocks that outline the perimeter of the …
Raffle Winner!
On Saturday, March 14, the final raffle tickets were sold during the Spring Fling event at Crystal Mountain before the drawing at 2 p.m. The winning ticket was #2938, held by Christie of Evansville, IN. A Michigan native, Christie is excited about the opportunity. She plans to do the Tower Tour during her visit home this August and says she will …
Mighty Mac Tower Tour Raffle
Among nearly 800 applicants, Michigan Legacy Art Park is one of just 25 non-profit organizations to receive a certificate for a tower tour of the Mackinac Bridge, a tour it will raffle as part of a unique fundraising effort. Approximately four million vehicles cross the Mackinac Bridge each year but few passengers ever get an opportunity to experience the western …
Winter Tours Begin Jan. 4
***February 22 tour cancelled due to frigid temperatures and wind chill*** Explore Michigan Legacy Art Park this winter. Snow offers a new challenge to the terrain and a fresh perspective to the art. A guide will lead snowshoers through the Art Park to see the sculptures and wildlife in the winter wonderland. Sundays at 2:30 p.m. January 4, 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, …
Call to Artists – Due Jan. 31
Michigan Legacy Art Park announces two opportunities for artists in 2015. Bench Project Michigan Legacy Art Park is making a call for art in the form of functional benches to enhance the Art Park experience. Five benches will be installed in 2015. A call for more bench proposals will be announced in November, 2015 for additional benches to be installed in …
#GivingTuesday
Black Friday … Cyber Monday … #Giving Tuesday is nearly here! December 2, 2014 is the international day of giving back to your community. You can give to Michigan Legacy Art Park any day of the year; by giving now you are joining an international effort toward investing in causes that matter. Did you know? In 2014 over 750 …
Winter Songs, A New Holiday Event
A new holiday celebration at Michigan Legacy Art Park Enjoy a 1/4-mile hike along the Art Park’s new barrier-free trail to the amphitheater where members of the Benzie Central Chamber Choir will perform holiday songs and lead carols. Saturday, December 13 5 – 6 p.m. $10 suggested donation benefits Michigan Legacy Art Park and the Benzie Central choral program. Click here for …
