For immediate release - August 11, 2021
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Art Pop-Up to benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation

Art for the Parks, Sunday, August 15, 2021

Grand Ravines (North), Ottawa County Parks

Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective artists will host a pop-up art sale in partnership with and to benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation. 

The outdoor event will be held at Grand Ravines North, Ottawa County Park, on August 15, 1-4 pm (rain date is August 22). 

Art for the Parks features work by 30+ area 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 works of local parks’ landscapes.

The event is open to all and features live music by the Lost Valley Dulcimers and a cash bar. A $5 suggested donation at the door and a percentage of artists’ sales will benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation.

Grand Ravines North is one of Ottawa County Parks’ flagship parks, an award-winning park design with deep ravines, spectacular vistas, beautiful trails, kayak launches, and more. It serves as a trailhead for the Idema Explorers Trail, part of the Grand River Greenway Project. The park lies along the Grand River, directly south of GVSU's campus at 9920 42nd Avenue.

"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 enable us to continue the improvement of parks and programs for students, families and individuals. Together we can weave the experience and joy of nature into everyone's lives." 

Art for the Parks is organized by the Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (LVAC)—a collective of regional artists who bring innovative arts events to unexpected places along the lakeshore. Door donations and a percentage of artists’ sales at all events go to a designated nonprofit partner in the community.

“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.

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.

To learn more about the Ottawa County Parks Foundation visit www.ottawacountyparksfoundation.org