***February 22 tour cancelled due to frigid temperatures and wind chill*** Explore Michigan Legacy Art Park this winter. Snow offers a new challenge to the terrain and a fresh perspective to the art. A guide will lead snowshoers through the Art Park to see the sculptures and wildlife in the winter wonderland. Sundays at 2:30 p.m. January 4, 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, …
Call to Artists – Due Jan. 31
Michigan Legacy Art Park announces two opportunities for artists in 2015. Bench Project Michigan Legacy Art Park is making a call for art in the form of functional benches to enhance the Art Park experience. Five benches will be installed in 2015. A call for more bench proposals will be announced in November, 2015 for additional benches to be installed in …
#GivingTuesday
Black Friday … Cyber Monday … #Giving Tuesday is nearly here! December 2, 2014 is the international day of giving back to your community. You can give to Michigan Legacy Art Park any day of the year; by giving now you are joining an international effort toward investing in causes that matter. Did you know? In 2014 over 750 …
Winter Songs, A New Holiday Event
A new holiday celebration at Michigan Legacy Art Park Enjoy a 1/4-mile hike along the Art Park’s new barrier-free trail to the amphitheater where members of the Benzie Central Chamber Choir will perform holiday songs and lead carols. Saturday, December 13 5 – 6 p.m. $10 suggested donation benefits Michigan Legacy Art Park and the Benzie Central choral program. Click here for …
New Sculpture!
Eric Troffkin to install new sculpture at Michigan Legacy Art Park Communications Vine will begin to “grow” November 12 THOMPSONVILLE, MICH – Eric Troffkin, professor of sculpture at Wayne State University, will be installing his latest major work of art at Michigan Legacy Art Park November 12 – 14, 2014. Photo and interview opportunities are available during the installation. The …
The Growth of a Vine
The newest sculpture at Michigan Legacy Art Park was installed November 12 – 14, 2014 by artist Eric Troffkin. Titled Communications Vine, the work will “grow” at the Art Park over the next six months after this initial installation. Back to install the second section of the sculpture, Eric Troffkin is working in the Art Park May 27 – 30, …
Mighty Mac Tower Tour Raffle!
Michigan Legacy Art Park is conducting a raffle whose winner and guest will have the opportunity to travel to the top of one of the world’s longest suspension bridges for a view of a lifetime. Click here to learn more and buy tickets for your chance to win!
Mighty Mac Tower Tour Raffle
The State of Michigan as you have never seen it. Michigan Legacy Art Park is conducting a raffle whose winner and guest will have the opportunity to travel to the top of one of the world’s longest suspension bridges for a view of a lifetime. Raffle tickets are $10 each. Click here to purchase online with a major credit card. Or …
Color in the Park: Sunday, Oct. 5
Color in the Park is Annual Family Event at Art Park THOMPSONVILLE, MICH – A celebration of fall’s colorful paint palette, join Michigan Legacy Art Park October 5 for Color in the Park. This annual family event runs from 1- 4 pm and features art activities, seasonal refreshments, live music and hiking. Event is free with admission to the park: …
Lecture: Serpents in Pre-Columbian Art of the Americas
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series at the Benzie Area Historical Museum Serpents in Pre-Columbian Art of the Americas by Patricia Innis Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 4 p.m. This visual presentation explores the serpent as subject matter for Pre-Columbian art in North and South America. It also looks at the sculpture it inspired at Michigan Legacy Art Park and local students contribution to that artwork. Patricia …
