Legacy Gala

Friday August 14, 2026

Crystal Mountain · Crystal Center

Join us for a wonderful summer night as we celebrate Michigan Legacy Art Park, and give the 2026 Legacy Award to an outstanding arts adocate in Michigan. Our 2025 award was given to Chris and Jim MacInnes of Crystal Mountain.  

A list of past Legacy Award Honorees can be found here. 

Enjoy a Silent Auction with local items from donors and supporters. Our gala is held each summer at Crystal Mountain Resort with a locally sourced dinner while surrounded by friends and art supporters!

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Become a Sponsor

Thank you for being a part of the Legacy Gala.  To be included in the event program, please register your sponsorship before July 25, 2026

Sponsorships ensure a successful Legacy Gala, providing for continued, sustainable, steady and inspired growth at Michigan Legacy Art Park.

3 Ways to Register Your Sponsorship:
  1. Call 231-378-4963
  2. Mail a check to
    Michigan Legacy Art Park
    12500 Crystal Mountain Drive
    Thompsonville, MI 49683
  3. Submit the form below
  4. Use this link to become a sponsor online.

 

$5,000 Presenting Sponsors

  • Headliner presentation of logo
  • Logo featured on screens
  • Invitation recognition
  • 10 Reserved Seats
  • 10 Drink Tickets
  • Podium recognition
  • Private guided group tour of the Art Park

$2,500 Leadership Sponsors

  • Topliner presentation of logo
  • Podium recognition
  • 8 Reserved Seats
  • 8 Drink Tickets

$1,500 Sustaining Sponsors

  • Logo included in all materials
  • 6 Reserved Seats
  • 6 Drink Tickets

$1000 Associate Sponsors

  • Program recognition
  • 4 Reserved Seats
  • 4 Drink Tickets

$500 Friends of the Art Park

  • Program recognition
  • 2 Reserved Seats
  • 2 Drink Tickets

2025 LEGACY GALA SPONSORS

Leadership Sponsor

Mo and Linda White

Sustaining Sponsors

Crystal Mountain
Marilyn Wheaton & Paul Duffy

Associate Sponsors

Barry Levine & Becky Beauchamp  · Interlochen Center for the Arts  · Angela Quinn & Steven Nagy · Terry & Michael Tarnow ·

Friends of the Art Park

Kitty & Donald B. Dixon · Dr. Dan and Anne Guyton – Margo & Alan Osterman · Michael & Cynthia Topolewski · Joan and Tom Verla · Jon Zickert Group

Special Thanks to

iSee Communications

Sincere gratitude to all the businesses and artisans who have shared items and experiences to benefit our silent auction.

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