Art for the Parks 2024



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April 10, 2024 – For immediate release

Press contact: Rylie Dorman <[email protected]>, (616) 994-4774

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Saturday, April 27

5-8 pm

Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing Park [ [link removed] ]

Art for Parks 2024 [ [link removed] ]

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Art for Parks 2024

Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective [ [link removed] ] (LVAC) will transform the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park into a one-night only, pop-up art venue on April 27 from 5-8pm.

Art for the Parks

*"Art for the Parks [ [link removed] ]"* will bring regional artists, art patrons, and nature lovers together in an innovative art happening to benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation [ [link removed] ]. 

The show and sale features work by 40 regional artists in a wide range of media—painting, photography, jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, ceramics, and more. Much of the work is inspired by nature and natural spaces, including regional parks’ landscapes. 

The event is open to all and features live music by MacKael LaMore, cash bar, and fabulous pizzas by the Around Baking Company food truck.  A $10 suggested donation at the door and 10% of all art sold benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation.* Guests can avoid the lines and be fast-tracked into the venue by signing up online before the show at the Ottawa County Parks Foundation web site at 2024 Art for the Parks - Ottawa County Parks Foundation [ [link removed] ]*

"We’re excited about partnering with LVAC to share the amazing talents of West Michigan artists and the beautiful parks and green spaces of Ottawa County,” says Anita Yoder, Ottawa County Parks Foundation president. “Our mission as a foundation is to bridge our community to nature. Proceeds from this event will enable us to continue the improvement of the parks and programs for students, families, and visitors to our county. Together we can weave the experience and joy of nature into everyone's lives." 

"*??️ Preview artwork that will be for sale on Facebook! [ [link removed] ]*"

Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective

"*Art for the Parks*" is organized by the *Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (LVAC*). LVAC fosters a sustainable artists’ community while also doing good in the community. Their pop-up art events raise tens of thousands of dollars for area nonprofits and build a community of art patrons along the West Michigan lakeshore. 

One-night shows are curated salon style—informal, nonlinear displays that build connection and contrast between works and artists. Door donations and a percentage of artists’ sales at all events go to a designated nonprofit partner in the community. 

“Our goal is to partner with businesses, community organizations, and individuals to create a sustainable artist community with benefits that flow in many directions,” says LVAC founder Maggie Bandstra.

To find out how to become a member, sponsor, or venue for a pop-up show, or to learn more about LVAC, visit LakeshoreVAC.com [ [link removed] ] or find them on Facebook [ [link removed] ].

Sponsors

A special thank you to our event sponsors: Linda McAffrey and Dr. Barbara Brown, Haworth [ [link removed] ] Helps, D. Baker & Son Lumber [ [link removed] ], Marushka [ [link removed] ] and Karen and Randy Smith.


Autumn Observations by Lynne Boezaart

Autumn Observations by Lynne Boezaart

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Operations, improvements and programs are funded by grants, private donations [ [link removed] ], and a parks millage. If you own a $150,000 home, you pay $26 annually investing in opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature education today and for future generations. Thank you. Learn more about the 7,000 acres of park land in Ottawa County at miOttawa.org/Parks [ [link removed] ]

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