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May 7, 2024
Partnering with the Holland Area Arts Council, Ottawa County is thrilled to announce the dates for the 2024 Ottawa County Art Trust Exhibition. The Art Trust Exhibition is a juried art show for artists who live or work in Ottawa County. Artists are invited to submit their work reflecting the cultural traditions, activities, or natural features that represent life in spectacular Ottawa County. Submission guidelines and forms are available at miOttawa.org/arttrust.
Purchase Awards are bestowed to top works, selected by the jurors. The jurors for the 2024 show are Kathy O’Brien and Mark Jones of Ottawa House Clay and Glass. The selected pieces earn a place in the organization's permanent collection, the Ottawa County Art Trust.
Important Dates & Events:
- June 17 & 18 - Art Drop-Off, 10AM - 2PM
- June 24 - Exhibition Opens, Reception & Awards, 4PM
- September 6 - Exhibition Ends, 5PM
Event Location:
Ottawa County Administration Building, Atrium Lobby, 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive.
"The Ottawa County Art Trust demonstrates the importance of creativity to Ottawa County while preserving a legacy of assets from local artists for generations to come," said Shannon Felgner, Ottawa County Communications Director. Ottawa County and the Holland Area Arts Council joined forces in 2018 to establish the Ottawa County Art Trust. To build the collection, Ottawa County and The Holland Area Arts Council collaborate for the annual Ottawa County Art Trust Exhibition each summer. Additionally, Ottawa County purchases pieces from local artists when budgets permit. To date, the Ottawa County Art Trust collection includes 61 works from 40 unique, local artists. Artwork is displayed throughout County offices, halls and meeting spaces.
More details online.
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