The birds are singing, the trilliums have sprung from the forest floor, and Michigan Legacy Art Park is ready to welcome visitors for its 2011 summer season. The Art Park’s annual Summer Kick-off Event is happening Sunday, May 22, 1:00 to 4:00 PM. A unique Michigan experience, the event is designed for all ages to come explore the 30-acre preserve, …
New Sculpture: The Water Brought the Trees by Pamela Ayres
Photo Gallery: The Water Brought the Trees by Pamela Ayres Michigan Legacy Art Park is home to a new environmental sculpture by Pamela Ayres. Created over the course of the summer, Ayres was inspired by the Art Park's mission and the Legend of the Sleeping Bear. Ayres wistfully described her inspiration for her newest work by saying "the symbol of a boat giving passage to trees …
New Sculpture: A.M. by Kaz McCue
View Photos of A.M. by Kaz McCue Artist and educator Kaz McCue installed his sculpture A.M. at the 30-acre Michigan Legacy Art Park in July, 2010. Now part of the Art Park's permanent collection of 42 sculptures, A.M. was built in 1993 of welded steel, cast iron and bricks. Originally created as an outdoor sculpture, its structural elements of its construction …
Family Fun Day 2010
Family Fun Day and new artists’ reception at Michigan Legacy Art Park THOMPSONVILLE, MICH – Family Fun Day at Michigan Legacy Art Park will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Art Park is located at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Mich. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy art projects for adults …
George and Althea Petritz honored with Legacy Award
George & Althea Petritz honored with Legacy Award THOMPSONVILLE, MICH – Michigan Legacy Art Park presented Althea Petritz with the 2010 Legacy Award during the Legacy Gala on August 21 at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa. Over the last sixty years George and Althea Petritz have made a phenomenal impact on the economy and culture of Benzie County not only …
Snowshoe d’Art
Winter fun, hot chocolate and art! THOMPSONVILLE, MICH – Discover art and winter fun with hot chocolate and a leisurely snowshoe trek through Michigan Legacy Art Park. Meet at the Art Park trailhead between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Snowshoe d’ Art is one of the many activities planned during Women’s Winter Tour …
