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 …
Family Day is October 7
Annual fall event at Michigan Legacy Art Park A day to explore nature and creativity with family and friends Family Day is a fun annual fall event at Michigan Legacy Art Park, located at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Mich. This year the event will take place on Sunday, October 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The public is invited …
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 …
Art Park Visitor Survey
Michigan Legacy Art Park needs your help. Recently, the Art Park Board of Directors identified the need for a new physical master plan for the Art Park to meet the current and future educational and cultural needs of our northern Michigan community and visitors. Your input is important to us. Please click here to fill out this 5 minute survey. …
