What can we create when we combine wildlife, nature, and bricks? Let’s find out!
Builders of all ages and experience levels are invited to build a piece to show they are Wild About Seney. Builds could be a landscape from Seney Refuge, a specific species at Seney Refuge (birds, bears, fungi, dragonflies, flowers, etc.) or a combination! We want to see what inspires you about the nature to be found at Seney National Wildlife Refuge!
All participants must register their entry by the time it is submitted for exhibition.
You may submit a Wild Brick Build or a photo of your brick creation. Wild Brick Builds will be exhibited at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis during the 906 Festival (August 2) and again at Loonapalooza (August 22). Creations may also be exhibited at participating libraries. Contact your local library for details.
The community can vote for their favorite pieces at the 906 Festival and Loonapalooza.
Creations can be displayed at the Erickson Center for the Arts between August 2 and August 22, or at local participating libraries. Each library will determine their own dates and display guidelines. If time allows, you’re welcome to do both! Depending on your library’s display opportunities, you can display it there and then bring it to the Erickson Center for the Arts for display in August.
All submissions MUST be accompanied by a registration form to be eligible for display whether it’s exhibited at a library or at the Erickson Center for the Arts. You do not need to have your build completed when you submit your registration form, but the form must be submitted by the time your creation is brought in for display.
Creations to be included in the August exhibit at the Erickson Center may be dropped off at the Erickson Center during operating hours between June 15 and July 25.
Registration forms and guidelines can be found at: Seney Refuge Temporary Visitor Center, Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis Public Library, Engadine Public Library, Grand Marais Public Library, Manistique Public Library, Tahquamenon Public Library, and Whitefish Township Community Library. You can also download them from https://friendsofseney.org/.
Everyone who visits the exhibit at the Erickson Center for the Arts between August 2nd and August 22nd will get a chance to vote for their favorite Wild Brick Build by age group. There will be six voting categories: Preschool-Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (1-3 grades), Upper Elementary (4-5 grades), Middle School (6-8 grades), High School (9-12 grades) and Adult. Prizes will be awarded.
For questions, contact us at (810) 938-3020 or seneyrefuge90years@gmail.com.
Participating libraries:
• Curtis Public Library, 9220 Portage Ave., Curtis 49820, 906-586-9411. Contact: Linda Blanchard
• Engadine Public Library, W13920 Melville St., Engadine 49827. 906-477-6313. Contact: Melanie Chaffin
• Grand Marais Public Library, Burt Township Hall, E21837 Grand Marais Ave., Grand Marais, 49839. 906-494-2381. Contact: Heather Dobberstein
• Manistique Public Library, 100 N. Cedar, Manistique, 49854. 906-341-4316, Contact: Mary Hook
• Tahquamenon Public Library, 700 Newberry Ave., Newberry 49868. 906-293-5214, Contact: Ross Wine
• Whitefish Township Community Library, 7247 N. M-123, Paradise 49768, 906-492-3500, Contact: Gretchen Hall
**Some libraries may have a limited number of bricks you can use for your build. Please check with them. Following the display of your build, the library’s bricks need to be returned to them for future building!
