Each spring, many people are needed to help rake, pick-up sticks and clean sculptures. Meet at the Art Park trailhead at 9 a.m. to receive your assignment. Contact Renee to sign up: (231) 378-4963. Saturday, May 3 9 a.m. – Noon
Honoring Pure Michigan
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 …
Discovery Grove to be Named for Donors Maurice and Linda White
Following on the heels of the $75,000 capital improvement grant from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Maurice and Linda White have contributed the lead charitable gift toward the Arts Access for All Campaign at Michigan Legacy Art Park. Their $50,000 gift will be honored with naming rights to Discovery Grove, the Park’s student art exploration and exhibition area. …
Art Park Receives Major Capital Grants
During the last seven days Michigan Legacy Art Park was awarded five grants totaling $137,805. The majority of the funds received are specifically for capital improvement projects identified in the Legacy Art Park’s new Master Plan. The total cost of these capital projects is $320,000 which includes a new barrier-free trail, upgrades to the amphitheater, a new outdoor educational center, …
Snowshoe Tours Scheduled
Mark your calendar – snowshoe tours for winter 2014 have been scheduled! Sundays at 2:30 p.m. January 5, 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16, 23 Click here for details.
Land Art Lecture on Nov. 14
Michigan Legacy Art Park in partnership with the Benzie Area Historical Museum will presents a lecture entitled The History of Contemporary Land Art by Patricia Innis as part of Benzonia Academy Lecture Series on Thursday, November 14 at 4:00 p.m. at the Benzie Area Historical Museum located at 6941 Traverse Avenue, Benzonia. Read more….
NEW All-Terrain Vehicle
Michigan Legacy Art Park is proud to announce that the all-terrain vehicle has arrived. Purchased with the support of generous individuals in honor of Art Park founder David Barr and Beth Dwaihy-Barr, the vehicle is the first step toward offering the Park's unique art in nature experience to people with limited mobility. The vehicle will also support maintenance work on the trails and sculptures. …
Family Fun Day – cancelled
Family Fun Day has been cancelled due to the weather. Hiking the Art Park, however, is always open. Family Fun Day: Color in the Park Sunday, October 6, 2013, 1 to 4 p.m. Family Fun Day is an annual fall event at Michigan Legacy Art Park. This year's theme is Color in the Park and will include activities inspired by the spectacular fall colors. The …
Fratellanza Theater TONIGHT
Don't miss this fabulous opportunity to see live theater at Michigan Legacy Art Park! Saturday, September 14 at 6 p.m. Music, puppetry, poetry, acrobatics with Russian literature and Mozart. These are the elements incorporated in String Up The Moon, created by Fratellanza, a Detroit based theater troupe. Fratellanza is dedicated to creating original work for theater that transports audiences away …
Huron – the next sculpture in the Great Lakes Project
A special message to the members of Northwoods Ski & Spree and Benzie Bike Club: Last winter, I had the opportunity to give a snowshoe tour of Michigan Legacy Art Park to members of Northwoods Ski & Spree. Many of the people on that tour had never been to the Art Park before so I encouraged them to return in warmer …
