On Friday, July 29 we are excited to have guest artist Chris Olszewski give a presentation of his Vision Quest project. Come early for the Summer Sounds concert that evening to hear about Olszewski’s travels and mission, and take a moment to contribute to his interactive art experience. Olszewski is retracing the 1500-mile trek of Antoine Cadillac by driving his …
Online Auction for Legacy Gala
Get a head-start on the Legacy Gala auction bidding! Four of our items are open for bids right now, so you can get first crack at winning one of these fantastic auction items.
Discover More with Artist Nancy McKay
Starting July 16, we welcome friend and artist Nancy McKay back to the Art Park for several weekends as an artist in residence. First trained as an interpretive artist at Hot Springs National Park, and since serving as artist-in-residence at Grand Canyon National Park, Badlands National Park, and Acadia National Park, as well as last summer here at Michigan Legacy …
Meet Channing & Quinn
We are so excited to have indie folk duo Channing & Quinn bring their unique blend of musicianship and theatrics to the Michigan Legacy Art Park amphitheater stage on July 8 as part of the Summer Sounds concert series. New to Michigan, this group initially flew under our radar as we were curating the list of performers for the season. …
Legacy Gala to Honor Gene Jenneman and Dennos Museum
Save the date for the 2016 Legacy Gala! Our signature fundraiser event will take place Friday, August 19 at Crystal Mountain. In addition to dinner, sparking wine, and entertainment, we will be presenting the 2016 Legacy Award to Gene Jenneman and Dennos Museum in honor of 25 years curating and cultivating, inspiring and educating, and making the arts part and …
Golf Classic Fundraiser Coming June 7
Join us June 7 for our very first Golf Classic at Crystal Mountain! Set amidst the soaring pines of northern Michigan, the Mountain Ridge course offers 18 holes of championship golf. You’ll enjoy scenic vistas from tee to green as you play from the heights of the mountain. This 4-person scramble is shaping up to be a fantastic, fun day …
Fallen Comrade and The Tuskegee Airmen
Visit Michigan Legacy Art Park anytime, and you simply cannot miss Fallen Comrade, Michigan artist David Greenwood’s interpretation of the famed The P-51 “Red Tails” that served as the distinctive insignia of the Tuskegee squadron. Prior to the service of the Tuskegee Airmen, no black pilots had been allowed in the ranks of the U.S. Army Air Corps. This sculpture …
MLAP Director to Visit SE Michigan Rotaries
Our director, Renee Hintz will be travelling to Southeast Michigan this month introducing Michigan Legacy Art Park to various Rotary clubs. Monday, February 22 Noon Community House on Bates in Birmingham Tuesday, February 23 Noon River Crest Banquet Center in Rochester Thursday, February 25 9:00 am Walsh College Noon The American Italian Club Friday, February 26 7:15 am Genoa Medical …
Art Access for All – Final Phase
We have set a big goal for 2016, and you can be a part of it! Over the next few months, we will reach an incredible $500,000 for the Art Access for All campaign. Thanks to many incredible donors, we are already 70% there, and your gift to the final phase of the campaign will impact the experience visitors have …
Special Snowshoe Tour with Benzie Conservation District
***This tour has been cancelled due to rain – stay tuned for a special spring hike with Aime and Kama*** Every Sunday in January, you can join us for a guided snowshoe tour of the Art Park. It is a wonderful, fun way to experience the park (not to mention a great way to “get moving” in the winter). Sunday, …
