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 …
Eric Troffkin adds to “Communications Vine” May 27-30
Artist Eric Troffkin at Art Park May 27 – 30 Troffkin will be adding to Communications Vine, blogging Eric Troffkin, the latest artist to install a permanent sculpture at Michigan Legacy Art Park (MLAP), will be in the park May 26-30 adding on to his Communications Vine. The public is invited to visit the park during that time to …
May 2 Stewardship Day
Help keep Michigan Legacy Art Park beautiful by lending a hand on May 2. Always the first Saturday in May, Stewardship Day is a great way to give back to your Art Park. Many volunteers are needed to rake around sculptures, clean sculptures, pick up sticks along the trails, spread mulch, realign the rocks that outline the perimeter of the …
Raffle Winner!
On Saturday, March 14, the final raffle tickets were sold during the Spring Fling event at Crystal Mountain before the drawing at 2 p.m. The winning ticket was #2938, held by Christie of Evansville, IN. A Michigan native, Christie is excited about the opportunity. She plans to do the Tower Tour during her visit home this August and says she will …
Mighty Mac Tower Tour Raffle
Among nearly 800 applicants, Michigan Legacy Art Park is one of just 25 non-profit organizations to receive a certificate for a tower tour of the Mackinac Bridge, a tour it will raffle as part of a unique fundraising effort. Approximately four million vehicles cross the Mackinac Bridge each year but few passengers ever get an opportunity to experience the western …
