Art in Nature at LVAC Pop-Up Art Event to Benefit Ottawa County Parks Foundation
See the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park transformed into a pop-up art venue in a collaboration hosted by Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (LVAC) to benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation.
Art for the Parks will bring regional artists, art patrons, and nature lovers together in an innovative arts Saturday, April 29, 5-8pm.
The show and sale features work by 40+ regional artists in a wide range of media—painting, photography, jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, ceramics, and more. Much of the work is inspired by nature and natural spaces, including regional parks’ landscapes.
The event is open to all and features live music by Grand Rapids songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Drew Nelson, cash bar, and great eats by the Smoke N Ash food truck.
A $10 suggested donation at the door and 10% of all art sold benefit the Ottawa County Parks Foundation. Guests can avoid the lines and be fast-tracked into the venue by signing up online before the show at https://ottawacountyparksfoundation.org/art-for-the-parks/
“We’re excited about partnering with LVAC to share the amazing talents of West Michigan artists and the beautiful parks and green spaces of Ottawa County,” says Anita Yoder, Ottawa County Parks Foundation president. “Our mission as a foundation is to bridge our community to nature. Proceeds from this event will enable us to continue the improvement of the parks and programs for students, families, and visitors to our county. Together we can weave the experience and joy of nature into everyone’s lives.”
See this and more nature-themed art by regional artists at Art for the Parks
Art for the Parks is organized by the Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (LVAC). LVAC fosters a sustainable artists’ community while also doing good in the community. Our pop-up art events raise tens of thousands of dollars for area nonprofits and build a community of art patrons along the West Michigan 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.
“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 the host, Ottawa County Parks. Costs are underwritten by these organizations and individuals: Dr. Barbara Brown & Linda McAffrey, Haworth Helps, D. Baker and Son Lumber, Marushka, The Sandi Gentry Team, and Friends of Ottawa County Parks.
To find out how to become a member, sponsor, or venue for a pop-up show, or to learn more about LVAC, visit www.LakeshoreVAC.com or find us on facebook.