The Saugatuck Dunes: Artists Respond to a Freshwater Landscape

The Saugatuck Dunes, on the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan, are a refuge for wildlife and for people. In the early twenty-first century, the endurance of their grassy hills, forested ridges, and the cool river that winds among them is something of a miracle. This ever-changing land and seascape with its white beaches and shifting patterns of light has captured the imaginations of thousands of artists. The Saugatuck Dunes: Artists Respond to a Freshwater Landscape presents 85 artworks, including works by 31 contemporary artists, all of whom are dedicated to preserving the land that inspires their art, and by 10 of the late painters who walked the dunes before them. As you meander through the pages, you ll find yourself cultivating your own connection with the sand and sky, the wind and water, and the interconnected community of living things the Saugatuck Dunes have long been. All proceeds from sales of this book will support the work of the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance, dedicated to protecting and preserving the character of this rare landscape.