Special Event: Art for the Parks

For immediate release - March 13, 2019
Press contact:
Sue Jerovsek, Lakeshore, Visual Arts Collective
Angela Miller-Niarhos, Ottawa County Parks Foundation

Special event: LVAC POP-UP ART EVENT TO BENEFIT OTTAWA COUNTY PARKS FOUNDATION

Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (LVAC) will transform the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park (8115 West Olive Rd, West Olive) in a one-night only, pop-up art venue on March 23, 5-8 pm.

Art for the Parks will bring regional artists, art patrons, and nature lovers together in an innovative arts happening with proceeds benefiting the Ottawa County Parks Foundation.

Artwork by Jill Jeltema; will be available at the event

The show and sale features work by 60+ regional artists in a wide range of media—painting, photography, jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, ceramics, and much more. Much of the work is inspired by nature and natural spaces, including plein aire work of parks’ landscapes. The event is open to all and will feature live music by Bri Baron, light snacks, and a cash bar. A $10 suggested donation at the door and 10% of all art sold will benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation

Artwork by Edward Douza; will be available at the event

"We’re excited to partner with LVAC to showcase the amazing talents of West Michigan artists and the beautiful parks and green spaces of Ottawa County,” says Cathy Feyt, Ottawa County Parks Foundation board member. “Our mission as a foundation is to bridge community and nature and proceeds from this event will enable us to continue the improvement of the parks and programs for students, families and individuals. Together we can weave the experience and joy of nature into everyone's lives." 

Artwork by Leslie Lundquist-Victor; available at the show

Click here to see sneak peeks of the pieces that will be available at the event.

Art for the Parks is organized by the Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (LVAC)—a collective of regional artists who come together to bring innovative arts events to unexpected places along the 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. Image on the right: Artwork by Nichol Skaggs; will be available at the event

“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.

The event is made possible by the generosity of host, Ottawa County Parks. Costs are underwritten by Hofcraft The Painter’s Source—a local, family-owned art supplier and among the oldest full-line art suppliers in the country.

To learn more about LVAC or to find out how to become a member, sponsor, or venue for a pop-up show, visit www.LakeshoreVAC.com, find us on facebook, or email maggieblvac@gmail.com.