With school now in session for 2015-2016, funds are available to teachers for the transportation to get kids to the Art Park. Educational field trips to the park offer learning in an outdoor classroom, featuring over 45 sculptures along their trails. Educators in grades K-12 will find the sculptures connect to topics in social studies, history, English language, art and …
2015 Legacy Gala a celebration and financial success
A celebratory affair and the park’s annual fundraiser, the 2015 Legacy Gala recognized the first 20 years of Michigan Legacy Art Park (MLAP) and raised the most funds yet. Held at Crystal Mountain on Friday, Aug. 21, the gala brought together the Art Park’s founding members, including Jim and Chris MacInnes, CEO and COO of Crystal Mountain. The other founders …
David Barr, Art Park founder, died August 28
The man who brought his expansive artistic vision to northern Michigan and founded Michigan Legacy Art Park passed away peacefully Aug. 28 at the age of 75. Described as dedicated, generous, and giving of his own knowledge, David Barr was an associate professor of sculpture at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan for forty years. He has eight sculptures within the …
2015 Legacy Gala to be 20 Year Celebration
Recognizing the journey and its continued growth, Michigan Legacy Art Park (MLAP) will celebrate twenty years at their Legacy Gala August 21. What began as one man’s vision to create a sculpture park telling the story of Michigan is today a community and cultural asset drawing over 10,000 visitors annually. “I’m excited to bring everyone together who has helped the …
August brings Opera, Americana to Summer Sounds
Now in its twentieth year, Michigan Legacy Art Park’s Summer Sounds concerts bring a variety of acts to the park’s wooded amphitheater. Providing an intimate and casual experience nestled in the hillside, concerts at the park include something for everyone. Summer 2015’s offerings have ranged from the third place winner of NBC’s The Voice – Joshua Davis – to three …
Nancy McKay Workshop Blog
Our 2015 Artist-in-Residence Nancy McKay shares her weekly thoughts and reflections on her blog. Workshop details below. Good Intentions Inspired by Michigan Legacy Art Park Saturday and Sunday afternoons, July 11 – August 2 Drop-in between 1 – 4 pm at the amphitheater within Michigan Legacy Art Park Take a self-guided trail of beauty to discover your “good intentions”. Then …
Summer Sounds 2015 Line-Up
Summer Sounds 2015 Concert Series Entertain your family and friends at a concert in the Art Park this summer. The relaxed atmosphere and great music are a perfect way to enjoy a midsummer evening. This year the series is expanding from five to six performances thanks to our generous sponsors. All concerts take place on at 7 p.m. at the …
Joshua Davis concert July 1 draws record crowd to amphitheater
A crowd of almost 300 people showed up to see Joshua Davis perform at Michigan Legacy Art Park’s first Summer Sounds concert July 1. The park’s concert series, now in its twentieth year, normally allows concert goers to show up with their $10 suggested donation, but due to Davis’s immense popularity, the concert was ticketed and sold out in less …
Six New Artist-designed Benches Arrive in Park
Six new artist-designed benches are providing spots for rest and contemplation along the trails of Michigan Legacy Art Park (MLAP). The bench designs were chosen after 15 proposals were submitted, all funded through the Art Park’s capital campaign, Art Access for All. The benches are just a few of the recent additions and improvements in the park, funded through the Art …
