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Wanted: Photos of Tulip Time Dutch Dancers

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By Simone Welthers
Tulip Time

Tulip Time 2020 will be the premier of the Dutch Dance Exhibit as part of the new Visual Arts Series hosted by the Holland Area Arts Council.

At this exhibit, visitors can explore a collection of some of the most exceptional and intricately designed Dutch Dance costumes in this beautiful and educational exhibit. Travel through the Provinces, to appreciate the history behind the costumes, the artistry and how the selection of materials serves to maintain authenticity, and the detailed process of their creation. Learn about Tulip Time’s Dutch Dance program, the Dutch Dance music and the dance itself. The exhibit also celebrates the 50thyear of Alumni Dutch Dance.

A fun feature has been added to the exhibit giving everyone a chance to participate. We will display a constant stream of some of the best Dutch Dance photos and we would love to include yours!

We have partnered with the Holland Sentinel to collect all of your fun photos – past and present. And, all entries have a chance to win a great prize. So start digging through all your favorite Dutch Dance memories and click this link to submit your photos: https://hollandsentinel.gatehousecontests.com/Dutch-Dance-Photo-Contest/. The contest ends March 1 at 12:00 am EST.

If you have any other fun Dutch Dance memorabilia or stories you are willing to share, send them to dutchdance@tuliptime.com or stop by the Tulip Time office at 42 W. 8th Street.

About the Visual Arts Series

Tulip Time is expressed through many art forms and now you can experience them in one location. Join us at the Holland Area Arts Council for the Visual Arts Series of exhibits presented by Alpen Rose Restaurant & Catering. The Series includes:

  • Festival Artwork Top 20 Exhibit where you can participate in the Viewers’ Choice voting
  • Tulip Time Quilt Show featuring a unique display of exquisite quilts, wall hangings and art quilts created by local artisans.
  • Premier of the Dutch Dance Exhibit

– Klompen Garden Public Art Project Jurors’ Pick

One ticket ($10/person) gains access to all four of these exceptional exhibits!

Call for entries for Klompen Garden 2020

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Courtesy Tulip Time Festival

By Simone Weithers, Tulip Time Festival


Tulip Time® Festival (www.tuliptime.com) announces the return of Klompen Garden, a hugely popular public art project which debuted in 2019. Klompen Garden will showcase 20 pairs of artfully designed large ‘wooden’ shoes installed in city parks and tulip beds throughout the downtown Holland area.


Artists living in Ottawa, Allegan, Kent, Muskegon and Kalamazoo counties are invited to submit a design concept and sketch for this one-of-a-kind art project. Concepts will be accepted through an online submission form until Oct. 14, 2019, at 11:59pm EST. Of the submitted concepts, 20 will be selected to create the Klompen Garden.


Tulip Time will supply each selected artist or group of collaborating artists with a large pair (34”L x 12”W x 12”H) of ‘wooden’ shoes, through which artists are encouraged to bring their concept to life.


Upon completion of the 20 projects, a juror vote and public vote will determine the favorite klompen. Tulip Time has invited John Berry to serve as this year’s Klompen Garden juror. Berry will select one grand prize winner who will be awarded $1,000 at the First Bloem Reception in February. The winning pair will be displayed at Holland Area Arts Council for the duration of the festival.


The public will also have a chance to vote for their favorites of the remaining 19 klompen between May 2–19, 2020. The top three public picks will be announced on May 10. Of the public votes, first place will be awarded $500, second place will be awarded $300 and third place will be awarded $200. Visit www.tuliptime.com/klompen-garden for full entry details and competition information!


For additional details, contact Julia Van Fleet at julia@tuliptime.com or 616.396.4221 x104. Follow this project now through the festival by using #klompengarden!

About the juror:

Former Vice President of Corporate Communications at Herman Miller, John Berry was also the founder and first Executive Director of Design West Michigan and founder and first Director of the Design Thinking Academy at Grand Valley State University. John has an MFA in Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BS in Design and Spanish from Indiana University.




Artists sought for wooden shoe decorating contest for Tulip Time

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Tulip Time Festival (www.tuliptime.com) announces Klompen Garden, a public art project celebrating the 90th Tulip Time Festival. Klompen Garden will showcase 45 pairs of artfully designed large wooden’ shoes installed in city parks and tulip beds throughout the downtown Holland area.

 

Artists living in Ottawa, Allegan, Kent, Muskegon and Kalamazoo counties are invited to submit a design concept and sketch for this one-of-a-kind art project. Submissions will be accepted through an online submission form until January 11, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST. Of the submitted concepts, 45 will be selected to create the Klompen Garden. Tulip Time will supply each selected artist or group of collaborating artists with a large pair (34”L x 12”W x 12”H) of ‘wooden’ shoes, through which artists are encouraged to bring their concept to life.

 

Upon completion of the 45 projects, a juror vote and public vote will determine the favorite klompen. The juror’s pick will be awarded a grand prize of $1,000 and will be announced at an artist reception to be held in April. The public will also have a chance to vote for their favorites of the remaining 44 klompen between May 1 – 11, 2019. The top three public picks will be announced on May 12. Of the public votes, first place will be awarded $500, second place will be awarded $300 and third place will be awarded $200. Visit www.tuliptime.com/klompen-gardenfor full entry details and competition information!

 

Not an artist, but interested in supporting this public art project at the 90thTulip Time Festival? Businesses, organizations and individuals can support Klompen Garden for a donation of $1,000. Donors will receive recognition on Klompen Garden collateral and will take home a pair of completed klompen after the festival.

 

For additional details, contact Elizabeth Wallace at elizabeth@tuliptime.comor 616.396.4221 x104. Follow this project now through the festival by using #klompengarden!

 

Join the dance as we “paint the town orange”at Tulip Time’s 90thAnniversary celebration May 4-12, 2019. Detailed program and event information for Tulip Time 2019 is available on www.tuliptime.com. Tickets for all shows can be purchased online at www.tuliptime.com, in person at the Tulip Time Festival Box Office located at 42 West 8thStreet, Holland, Michigan, or by phone at 800-822-2770.