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, …
Lake Michigan Sculpture to be Dedicated to Millikens
Lake Michigan’s stunning shoreline is only 12 miles west of Michigan Legacy Art Park. But for future visitors to the the Art Park, the Great Lake will appear to be only an arm’s-length away. A sculpture depicting Lake Michigan is currently being completed by artist Brian Ferriby. The second largest Great Lake by volume, Lake Michigan will be the second …
Photos: Legacy Gala 2011
[nggallery id=8] Photos from the 2011 Legacy Gala, held Saturday, August 20 at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, courtesy of Alan Newton at Newton Photography. During the Gala, Michigan Legacy Art Park honored former Governor William Milliken and First Lady Helen Milliken with the 2011 Legacy Award. Learn more about the 2011 Legacy Award Recipients. Thank you …
Art Park Founder Speaks on “The State of the Art”
The following is David Barr's Legacy Gala Keynote Address, given August 20, 2011. David Barr is the founder of Michigan Legacy Art Park. The State of the Art Governor and Mrs. Milliken, Governor and Mrs. Snyder, Marilyn and Paul, members of our valiant board of directors past and present, Althea Petriz, and Jim and Chris MacInnes, Renee and …
Have Dinner with Two Governors at the 2011 Legacy Gala
Join Governor Rick Snyder and First Lady Sue Snyder in honoring former Governor William Milliken and Helen Milliken as they accept the 2011 Legacy Award. When: Saturday, August 20 at 6 p.m. Where: The Crystal Center at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa – Driving Directions to Crystal Mountain Tickets: $100 per person. Purchase Legacy Gala tickets online or call Renee Hintz at 231.378.4963 Deadline …
Shout Sister Shout Closes Out Summer Sounds Concert Series
Michigan Legacy Art Park welcomes members of Steppin' In It with singer/songwriter Rachael Davis. Performing jazz music of the 1930s and 40s, Shout Sister Shout will enthrall concert-goers on Friday, August 5 at Michigan Legacy Art Park in Thompsonville. The 7:00 p.m. concert is the final performance of the Art Park’s 2011 Summer Sounds concert series and is being hosted …
