Pop-up art event to benefit Ottawa County Parks Foundation

Art

Apr 17

Photo courtesy of Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission
Autumn Observations by Lynne Boezaart

Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (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 to 8 p.m. Art for the Parks will bring regional artists, art patrons, and nature lovers together to benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation.

The show and sale will feature 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 the public and features live music by MacKael LaMore, cash bar, and pizzas by the Around Baking Company food truck. A $10 suggested donation at the door and 10% of all art sold will benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation.

"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, President, Ottawa County Parks Foundation. "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."

Art for the Parks is sponsored by Linda McAffrey and Dr. Barbara Brown, Haworth Helps, D. Baker & Son Lumber, Marushka and Karen and Randy Smith.

Guests can register online before the event at https://ottawacountyparksfoundation.org/2024-art-for-the-parks/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.