Local Artists Awarded at Art Trust Exhibition

General Press Release

June 25, 2019

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Ottawa County Art Trust adds new works to its collection


At the second annual Ottawa County Art Trust Exhibition reception yesterday, organizers announced which works have been purchased to become part of the permanent art collection of the Ottawa County Art Trust.

A total of 78 entries were submitted by 43 artists who live or work in Ottawa County. Eight were chosen for purchase awards:  (Listed in no particular order)

Patricia Flynn | Blueberry Picker | Watercolor

Jackie Lozicki | Clouds Over Spring Lake | Graphite Pencil

Leslie Victor | Quincy Street | Digital Media

Sean Sterzer | Wild Things | Cut Paper

Aziza Abbasi | The Grand | Oil

Diann Lemmen | Early Fall Sunrise | Oil

Michelle Fuller | Dancing Beneath De Zwaan | Watercolor

Mary Modderman | A Stitch in Time | Watercolor

Read the artist biographies.

Former Director for the Holland Area Arts Council, Lorma Williams Freestone, served as juror, selecting the newest additions to the permanent collection. Williams commended Ottawa County for establishing the Art Trust and also remarked on the courage it takes for an artist to display ones work for the world to see.

"We are once again, overwhelmed by the caliber of talent in Ottawa County. We thank all the artists for sharing their gifts with the community. " said Al Vanderberg, County Administrator.

Establishing an Art Trust is a very tangible way to demonstrate the importance of culture, creativity and innovation. At the same time, the trust will preserve a legacy of art for generations of residents to come. 

All of the works will be on display at the Fillmore Administration Building, 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, accessible Monday through Friday from 8AM - 5PM until August 23.

Residents can get involved by:

  • Viewing & appreciating the art at the exhibition.
  • Purchasing art from the show for their homes or offices. A portion of the sale goes to the trust.
  • Purchasing exhibition pieces to gift to the Art Trust. Sponsoring a piece is a thoughtful way to show dedication to the art community or to honor a loved one, family member or mentor. Sponsored pieces will be marked with a plate, recognizing the gift. 
  • Donating to the Art Trust which will enable it to purchase more works. 

Those wishing to make a purchase or gift may contact Shannon Felgner with Ottawa County or Mary Sundstrom of the Holland Area Arts Council.

Last year, Ottawa County and the Holland Area Arts Council joined forces to establish the Ottawa County Art Trust Exhibition. Earlier this year, the partners invited local artists to enter their Ottawa County themed works in the second annual juried exhibition.

Artists who missed this year's exhibition can look forward to the event in 2020. Ottawa leaders plan to hold the exhibition annually 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.

Blueberry Picker

Patricia Flynn | Blueberry Picker

Jackie Lozicki | Clouds Over Spring Lake

Jackie Lozicki | Clouds Over Spring Lake

Leslie Victor | Quincy Street

Leslie Victor | Quincy Street

Sean Sterzer | Wild Things

Sean Sterzer | Wild Things

Aziza Abbasi | The Grand

Aziza Abbasi | The Grand

Diann Lemmen | Early Fall Sunrise

Diann Lemmen | Early Fall Sunrise

Michelle Fuller | Dancing Beneath De Zwaan

Michelle Fuller | Dancing Beneath De Zwaan

Mary Modderman | A Stitch in Time

Mary Modderman | A Stitch in Time