Celebrating Local Talent: 2025 Art Trust Winners Revealed

Ottawa County and the Holland Area Arts Council announced the winning entries for the 2025 Ottawa County Art Trust exhibition during a reception and awards ceremony at the Ottawa County Administration Building. The County will purchase the awarded pieces for its permanent art collection:

John Allen, Cast Away – Photography
Janet Bohac, Red Buoys – Acrylic
Elizabeth Bombara, Summer Serenity – Oil
Anna Donkersloot, Sunset in the Trees – Cold Wax & Oil
Carol Friend, Woods to Explore – Acrylic
Sarah Huizenga, Shore Excursions – Mixed Media, Collage, Acrylic
Martha Lubbers, Dune III – Oil on Linen
Deb Neerken, Branching Out – Photography
Brandi Otten, Storm Along the Lakeshore – Mixed Media (Canvas, String, Burlap, Dried Leaves)
Conni Schaftenaar, Lovely Small Lakes, Loose Landscape Series – Watercolor
Alissa Volbeda, Summer Rows – Watercolor
Don Zenas, The Blue Gate – Watercolor

This year’s exhibition is the largest to date, featuring 144 entries by 79 artists who live or work in Ottawa County—making it the most robust showing in the Art Trust’s history.

All submitted works will remain on display at the Ottawa County Administration Building weekdays through September 8. Pieces not selected for the County’s collection are available for purchase directly from the exhibit.

The Ottawa County Art Trust is a celebration of local culture and creativity. It also serves as a way to preserve and share a legacy of visual art with future generations.

Established in 2018, the Art Trust exhibition is held annually and continues to grow Ottawa County’s fine art collection. To date, the collection includes 87 pieces from 58 artists. These works enrich the halls, conference rooms, and public spaces throughout County facilities.

How to Get Involved

Visit the exhibition to view and appreciate the artwork.
Purchase artwork to support local artists, the Holland Area Arts Council, and the Art Trust. Many beautiful works remain available for sale.

For purchase inquiries, please contact Shannon Felgner at Ottawa County.