We are excited to announce long-time Art Park friend and contributing artist Kaz McCue has joined our organization as Artistic Director and Curator to guide the direction of our collection and carry forward the vision of our late founder, David Barr. “His artistic vision for the future of the park is rooted in our mission and focuses on collaboration with …
Chris Olszewski Artist Presentation
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 …
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 …
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, …
Call for Entries!
CALL FOR ENTRIES / OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBITION This exhibition of outdoor art will showcase work by contemporary Michigan artists from May 2016 through April 2018. Michigan Legacy Art Park has spaces for eight outdoor art/sculptures; five in the Entry Gallery to the Art Park and three on the grounds of Crystal Mountain. Goals of Exhibition: Install outdoor sculpture/art Exhibit work …
Art Park at “Swirl” Event October 15 with Crooked Tree Arts Center
Michigan Legacy Art Park will be joining Crooked Tree Arts Center at their Traverse City location for a night of art, edibles and socializing. “Swirl,” is a monthly event held at Crooked Tree’s gallery on Sixth Street and features art, music, food and drink. A presentation by MLAP Executive Director Renee Hintz will take place during the event, which runs from …
Raffle winner for Mackinac Bridge Tower Tour shares experience
Christie Hall was the winner of our raffle for a Mackinac Bridge tower tour and here she shares her once-in-a-lifetime experience. An interview with Christie also ran on the MyNorth website. Read that article here. I brought my sister Katharine Boles along with me! Here we are at the admin building, already wearing our “so-they-can-find-your-body” vests, about to head over! …
