Rainscaping is a method of watershed restoration that uses practices, like rain barrels, to manage rainwater where it falls. The Tri-Communities Rain Barrel Project is centered around restoring and protecting the Kalamazoo River Watershed while featuring the works of local artists. Barrels within each of these communities were used to capture stormwater and repurpose it for watering flower beds and landscaped areas. In partnership with Saugatuck Center for the Arts, works by local artists was featured on each of the barrels.
Bluestar Barns | Michelle Pizzo
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Gallons Collected: 1,102
J. Petter Galleries | Amy Reckley
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Gallons Collected: 1,105
J. Petter Galleries (Courtyard)| Bryanna Manning
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Gallons Collected: 1,105
Saugatuck Douglas Welcome Center | Lisa Nelson
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Gallons Collected: 1,248
Ox Bow House | Michael Burmiester, Ronna Alexander
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Gallons Collected: 1,606
Saugatuck-Douglas Library | Lucy Alexander
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Gallons Collected: 1,034
Round the Corner Ice Cream | Brandon Ruiter
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Gallons Collected: 974
Fennville Post Office | Scotty Jacobs
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Gallons Collected: 962
Root Cafe | Rachel Hefferan
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Gallons Collected: 1,082
Allegan Credit Union | Jeff Blandford
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1,053
The Southerner | Rae Lang
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Gallons Collected: 1,063
Windflower Design Co. | Sayde Laine Anderson
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Gallons Collected: Unknown
Saugatuck Center for the Arts | Paloma Nunez-Reguiro
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Gallons Collected: 1,309
Coral Gables | Michael Burmeister
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Gallons Collected: 998
The Saugatuck-Douglas History Museum at Mt. Baldhead Park | James Brandess
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Gallons Collected: 1,008
Beery Field | Blake Johnson
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Gallons collected: 898
Rae is the founder and owner of the nature inspired art and apparel brand, Woosah. Rae studied printmaking at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI and has built their brand around woodcuts and the outdoors.
James has a studio and gallery space in Saugatuck, MI. He paints from observation, creating work that is reflective of elements in the landscape that touch all senses. His wish is that “our grandchildren and great-grandchildren can make their own visual response to a natural environment”.
Capizzo Studio was founded by Michelle Pizzo. The space holds an area to gather, host events, showcase sculptures, and a stage for performances. Capizzo has enlarged its collection to outsider and unconventional art to fine art 2D works, sculpture, jewelry, books, furniture, and vintage items.
Lucy is an artist and creator here in Douglas, MI. Things that interest her include character design, sewing, cooking, painting, illustration and anything nature-y! When Lucy is not doing doing artsy things here in town, she attends Grand Valley State University majoring in illustration.