2024 Legacy Award Nominations

Each year at the Legacy Gala we present the Legacy Award to an individual (or group) who has made a significant, positive impact on Michigan’s art, culture or environment. In an effort to consider as many worthy candidates as possible, we are asking you to contribute! Please spend some time to think of people in your life who are worthy …

Jason Quigno photo by Eric Bouwens

2023 Legacy Award: Jason Quigno

Renowned for artfully interweaving Anishinaabe narratives with contemporary stone sculptures, Jason Quigno has established himself as a truly outstanding and deserving recipient of the 2023 Legacy Award.

2019 Legacy Gala for Michigan Legacy Art Park

Record Breaking Generosity Honors Artist Charles McGee at 2019 Legacy Gala

Supporters, friends, and Art Park leadership gathered on August 16, 2019 for the 11th annual Legacy Gala fundraiser. It was a beautiful evening at Crystal Mountain with great food, drinks, music, and plenty of wonderful people. The fundraiser was an enormous success that raised over $55,000 to support Michigan Legacy Art Park, including over $23,000 in our special appeal to …

Artist Charles McGee

2019 Legacy Award: Detroit Artist Charles McGee

We are very excited and proud to announce the 2019 Legacy Award will be presented to Detroit artist Charles McGee in recognition of a lifetime of achievements and influences as an artist, teacher, advocate and global citizen. The award will be presented as part of our signature fundraiser, the Legacy Gala. The annual event, presented again by Thompsonville residents Mo …