Lake Superior Art Association

Opportunities to support Lake Superior Art Association, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage the development of visual arts and artists in Marquette County through programs directed toward the appreciation and participation in the visual arts which includes Art on the Rocks, the annual art fair.

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LAKE SUPERIOR ART ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

 
In March 4, 1992, LSAA established an art scholarship to honor Anita Meyland (1897-1995) founder of Art on the Rocks for her 95^th birthday. The scholarship at NMU would enable an art student to go to the University. LSAA started to solicit funds from their members. There were a number of donations. Each year, LSAA would give $200 a year and NMU would distribute the monies. This means the money would go into the account and out to a student.
 
In 2000, there was a discussion to increase the amount of monies so that we could endow the LSAA Memorial Scholarship Fund ($10,000) and make more money because it was hooked to the stock market.
 
LSSA had $1200 in their account from Memorial donations.
The bank formerly known as Union National Bank on 100 N. Front changed its name to First of America Bank in 1983. The President of the bank’s wife, Evelyn VanDine was a member of Lake Superior Art Association. She asked if LSAA could show artwork at the bank monthly which would be hung by the group. The bank agreed and would also purchase the Best of Show to be hung at the bank permanently.
 
In 1994, the bank moved to Kalamazoo. At that time, the bank decided to give their collection back to LSAA. The group decided to have an art auction and the proceeds would establish the LSAA Memorial Scholarship at Northern. The art auction proceeds came to $5,000. It was decided then that LSAA would contribute $1,000 yearly from Art on the Rocks profits to grow the Endowment.
 
(3) Diane Kordich donated the rest to endow the fund for the total of $10,000 that was needed.
 
In 2006, LSAA gave another $5,000 gift to the fund. The amount was to increase the amount given to students’ awards.
 
At this point in time the fund is worth $49,170.77 (fiscal year 2024). The student received $1,340.23 and there were four donors. The report for 2025 has not come out yet.                         
Respectfully  Submitted, Diane Kordich          6/09/2025    

DONATION of your TIME and VOLUNTEERING

This is one of the most valuable donations you can make to Lake Superior Art Association. We always need volunteers for Art on the Rocks and other LSAA events. You support our mission when you donate your time for a shift.

Possibilities for volunteering for Art on the Rocks:

Handout programs at entrance, sell T-shirts, information booth, general maintenance of park, marking the art booths, clean-up after each day, judging artwork and trouble shooting. Please fill out the Volunteer Form under AOR and NEWS AND UPDATES/FORMS. LSAA loves its volunteers. Thank You!

ECONO FOODS “WE SHARE PROGRAM”

Save your Econo Foods register grocery receipts from any year. Econo will give 1% of the total register receipts to LSAA (not for profit organization) when turned in twice a year according to their instructions. There is a drop-box at the Deo Gallery, in the Peter White Public Library. Or you can mail the receipts to

LSAA DAY of GIVING TUEDAY

We appreciate all our Day of Giving donors who help provide more resources and opportunities for Lake Superior Art Association to fulfill its mission.

“Giving Tuesday” is a global day of giving and was created in 2012. It is a movement meant to energize your supporters and promote generosity.  When Is Giving Tuesday?  The date is determined by the Tuesday following Thanksgiving each year. Because Thanksgiving is the fourth week of November, Giving Tuesday either falls on the last Tuesday of November or the first Tuesday of December

DONATIONS 

You can donate a memorial gift or planned gift which will benefit LSAA in their mission to promote the visual arts for future generations to come.

All operations are exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and for the promotion and enjoyment of the visual arts in our community. Your donation is 100% tax deductible. LSAA is a 501(c) 3 registered non-profit organization. The Lake Superior Art Association thanks you for your contribution.

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To Donate to the Lake Superior Art Association

Send Check or Money Order payable to Lake Superior Art Association (LSAA) and mailed to: