Introducing: The Ottawa County Art Trust & Exhibition
Ottawa County, Michigan sent this bulletin at 03/30/2018 08:00 AM EDT |
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Former Ottawa County Judge Edward Post will return to handing down verdicts, though not from behind the courtroom bench. His new role will be as “juror” in a brand new art competition coming to the lakeshore. Ottawa County and the Holland Area Arts Council are joining forces to establish the Ottawa County Art Trust Exhibition.
Together, the partners invite local artists to enter their Ottawa County themed works in a juried exhibition located in the County’s Administration Building. Former Ottawa County Judge and Professional Photographer Edward Post will serve as juror. Up to three works will be selected from the exhibition and be purchased to become part of the permanent art collection of the new Ottawa County Art Trust. Individuals and businesses can also purchase art from the exhibition to donate to the Art Trust in honor of others. Ottawa leaders plan to hold the exhibition annually at varied locations to grow the County’s fine art collection. The Ottawa County Art Trust will build a permanent library of artwork created by resident artists. As the collection grows, the works will be on display in various county locations.
“Establishing an art trust tangibly demonstrates the importance of creativity and culture to Ottawa County while preserving a legacy of assets for generations to come,” said Al Vanderberg, Ottawa County Administrator.
Artists must be 18 years of age or older and reside or own property in Ottawa County. The complete prospectus including entry deadlines, fees and more is online at miOttawa.org/ArtTrust or HollandArts.org.
The exhibit will open to the public for viewing in late June. Watch for details this summer.
Pictured: A Plein Air Artist at Kirk Park
Courtesy of Ottawa Shores Plein Air/Lynne Bozart
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Ottawa County is located on Lake Michigan’s spectacular freshwater coastline where nature is cherished and protected. More than the lakeshore, you’ll find the people of Ottawa County friendly yet driven, working hard to succeed in charming downtown small businesses, at manufacturing hubs with global impact and on acres passed down from generations. We embrace creativity and believe that diversity makes us stronger. We resolve that our public services must be high-quality and cost-effective. We are innovative and never wait for someone to solve our problems for us. We are friendly neighbors chipping in, lending a hand and making sure you know Ottawa County is where you belong.
Ottawa County | 12220 Fillmore Street | West Olive | Michigan | 49460 | 616-738-4000
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners:
Chairman Greg DeJong | Vice-Chairman Roger Bergman | Philip Kuyers | Jim Holtvluwer | Don Disselkoen | Matt Fenske | Al Dannenberg | Mike Haverdink | Joe Baumann | Frank Garcia | Kelly Kuiper
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meets the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at 1:30PM. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate. Meetings are held in the Board Room located at 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, Michigan.
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