Saturday, June 22 || 2 – 5 p.m. This family event is not to be missed! What better way to usher in the summer season than by letting your children's imaginations run wild at the Art Park. We are thrilled to partner with the Betsie Valley District Library and Dana Goodwin of the Children's Urban Garden and Atelier. Participants will march to …
Sticks & Stones, A Blue Sky Project
By Kaz McCue In the summer of 2012, I embarked on a collaborative adventure with Blue Sky Project in Dayton, Ohio. Having been a resident artist the previous summer, I was looking to expand on the collaborative experience in which I had engaged. With Michigan Legacy Art Park on my radar, and the experience of working within a five senses learning curriculum at …
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 …
Fleda Brown to Lead a Poetry Workshop
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2013 New this summer is a poetry workshop with the national award winning poet, Fleda Brown. Join Fleda on Friday, July 12 for an afternoon of writing and learning in the Art Park. More information on this special one-time workshop can be viewed by clicking here. With spring starting later this month, we …
Photography, Sculpture and Snowshoes!
Share your winter story with easy-to-use black & white photo composition tips and camera tricks. Photographer Chris Bickes will lead this fun workshop. He will answer your photography questions, teach you new photography skills and give you the chance to practice in the winter landscape of Michigan Legacy Art Park on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. …
Winter Snowshoe Tours
Tour Michigan Legacy Art Park this winter to view the sculptures from a new perspective. A guide will lead snowshoers across hilly terrain to view works of art. 2022 Dates: January 1, 15 February 19 March 12 Details: Tours last just over one hour Meet at the Art Park trailhead at 10am Be prepared for current winter conditions …
Art Park Awarded Two Grants
Thompsonville, Mich. – Last week, Michigan Legacy Art Park was awarded two grants. The Community Foundation’s Access to Recreation Endowment will support the development of a master plan with a $1,000 grant to specifically address accessibility issues and create a road map for the future development and maintenance of the Art Park. This grant helps to match a $5,000 planning …
Holiday Gift Ideas
Holiday gifts that benefit Michigan Legacy Art Park Michigan Legacy Art Park teamed up with Traverse City artist Glenn Wolff to produce a limited edition print of his original painting "Out of the Park" that was inspired by his visits to the Art Park. Look closely at the wings of the dragonfly to find images of Art Park sculpture …
Art Park Friend Helen Milliken Passes Away
We are deeply saddened today to hear of the passing of Helen Milliken. Helen and her husband Gov. William Milliken were the recipients of the Legacy Award in 2011. In her memory, revisit the tribute video that tells the stories of the significant positive impact this couple has had on our great state of Michigan. Governor Snyder offers this tribute to …
Fall Clean-up With Community Partners
Thompsonville, Mich. – Michigan Legacy Art Park is a wooded, 30-acre cultural destination featuring 45 major works of art, 30 poetry stones, an amphitheatre, hiking trails and education programs. The rural and rugged location is a surprising and unconventional place for outdoor sculpture – but that is what makes it an intriguing place for discovery and learning. While over ten …
