Michigan Legacy Art Park to honor the Pure Michigan Team August 16, 2014 at Crystal Mountain Thompsonville, Mich. – Michigan Legacy Art Park will present the 2014 Legacy Award to Travel Michigan’s Vice President George Zimmermann for his leadership in spearheading the launch of the phenomenally successful Pure Michigan campaign. The Legacy Award presentation happens during the Legacy Gala, the …
Nominations are being accepted for the 2014 Legacy Award
For the first time the Michigan Legacy Art Park would like to invite you to be a part of the selection process for the 2014 Legacy Award. The Legacy Award is bestowed annually to an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to Michigan’s arts, history or culture. The Legacy Award will be presented to the honoree at …
David Barr and Beth Dwaihy-Barr Receives Legacy Award
On June 15, supporters of Michigan Legacy Art Park traveled from across the state to Novi, Michigan to attend the 2013 Legacy Gala – an annual award event and signature fundraiser for Michigan Legacy Art Park. The Legacy Award is bestowed annually by Michigan Legacy Art Park during this special event to recognize those who have made a positive impact …
Sneak Peak Legacy Gala Silent Auction Items
The silent auction includes exciting travel opportunities, unique artwork, one of a kind jewerly, northern Michigan getaways, fabulous golf outings and more. Click here to see the current listing of items. Check back with us often, as the page will be updated daily.
Save the Date for the Legacy Gala
Join us on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Novi Civic Center. The Legacy Gala is the signature fundraising event for Michigan Legacy Art Park. The Legacy Award is bestowed annually by Michigan Legacy Art Park during this special event to recognize those who have made a positive impact on Michigan’s arts, history or culture. The 2013 …
Legacy Gala Honorees Featured in Record-Eagle
August 19, 2012 Traverse City couple honored for their indelible mark on area arts community and architecture By LORAINE ANDERSON, [email protected] —- THOMPSONVILLE — If art is life and life is art, Bob and Jane Holdeman got the picture decades ago. On Saturday night, the Traverse City arts advocates were scheduled to win public recognition for their long-held …
Legacy Gala & Silent Auction
The Legacy Gala is the signature fundraising event for Michigan Legacy Art Park. The 2012 event will feature local food and wine, and the presentation of the Legacy Award. The Legacy Award is bestowed annually by Michigan Legacy Art Park to recognize those who have made a positive impact on Michigan’s arts, history or culture. The 2012 recipients of the …
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 …