In June the Frankfort Medical Group – a primary care clinic located within Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital – teamed up with the Oliver Art Center to offer local students the opportunity to showcase their work on the clinic’s walls. Eight submissions were selected that depict the theme, Michigan at Play.
The theme was intentionally chosen to promote the importance of play. “Play that is creative, active, and involves exploring the world around us not only strengthens the brain and the body but also decreases stress. And best of all – play is inherently fun,” explained Jennifer Kuiper, M.D.
Congratulations to the following young artists whose work will be displayed on the Frankfort Medical Group walls:
- Caroline Gilbert, Age 4
Frankfort, MI - Hattie Gilbert, Age 2
Frankfort, MI - Grace Green, Age 16
Williamsburg, MI - Sofia Ham, Age 10
Copemish, MI - Sage Kerney, Age 7
Frankfort, MI - Annie Robison, Age 4
Frankfort, MI - Breanna Schneider, Age 16
Onekama, MI - Eleanor Shubert, Age 6
Grand Rapids, MI
This is just one of the many virtual programs the Oliver Art Center has offered the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recent offerings include their “Make a Mask, Make a Difference” initiative which collected artistic handmade masks that were then donated to help support those keeping the community safe on the frontlines of the pandemic.