Holland Friends of Art

Holland Friends of Art Holland Friends of Art was founded in 1963 through the efforts of a group of artists, patrons, and the City of Holland.

The goal was to initiate an annual art show and to stimulate community awareness of the creative talents in the Holland area. We have grown over the years to be a well-respected supporter of the visual arts within West Michigan. Membership is open to all persons with an appreciation for art. HFA welcomes the artist and the craftsman regardless of skill level. Whether beginner, amateur, or professi

onal, we embrace those who support the growth of art appreciation and education within our community. Regular membership meetings foster art appreciation through lectures and demonstrations and come complete with fellowship, lively discussion, and refreshments. Periodically, mini-shows are held and friendly exchanges of ideas and critiques occur. Holland Friends of Art also sponsors the following events: Tulip Time Art Show, Zeeland Hospital Exhibit, Annual West Michigan Fine Art Competition and Exhibition, Holland Hospital Exhibit and Art in the Park. We also hold periodic workshops, occasional painting days, pot-luck dinners and get-togethers throughout the year. HFA offers several scholarships to area high school seniors and provides prize monies for the area high school art competition and exhibit known as Debut. HFA is also a member of the Holland Area Arts Council.

Hello, everyone..Just wanted to pass this info along, to you all, from the city of holland about the upcoming Holland Fa...
03/12/2026

Hello, everyone..
Just wanted to pass this info along, to you all, from the city of holland about the upcoming Holland Farmers Market, gearing to start up, this year.......even as we are NOT a functioning art organization, since we have disbanded, which means that we are not meeting or sponsoring art shows, anymore,... we still want to help promote other events, in the community.

Greetings from the Holland Farmers Market!
The Holland Farmers Market is excited to announce that our 2026 Poster Design Contest is launching this Friday! Both professional and amateur artists ages 16+ are invited to submit their design(s) for this year’s contest. The winning artwork will be featured on posters and merchandise to promote the 2026 season of the Market and the winning artist will receive a $500 cash prize. In addition, the winner of the People’s Choice social media contest will receive $100 in Market Bucks gift certificates.

We are excited to share that for the first time ever, we are waiving the contest entry fee for college and high school students currently enrolled in a graphic arts program to encourage talented young artists in our community to participate in the contest! Students may now submit one (1) design for free, while adult artists may submit up to three (3) designs for the $10 entry free. You can find the contest details on the online entry form linked below.

We would be so grateful if you would pass this exciting opportunity along to any artists or students you know! I’m attaching a social media graphic as well if you want to post the opportunity on your social channels. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! Thank you in advance for your support!

Thanks so much!
Kara

2026 Holland Farmers Market Poster Contest: https://downtownholland.wufoo.com/forms/2026-holland-farmers-market-poster-design-contest

Kara de Alvar
Marketing Coordinator
Downtown Holland
Holland Farmers Market
150 West 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423
O: 616.796.0472
C: 616.403.3211

The Holland Farmers Market is excited to announce the return of our annual Poster Design Contest! We're excited to select another incredible poster this year...designed by YOU! Whether you're young or old, an amateur artist or a professional, you're invited to submit a poster design! The winning art...

Hello and Happy Holidays, to all, As we approach the end of the 2025 year, we, also, approach the end of HFA, unfortunat...
12/23/2025

Hello and Happy Holidays, to all,
As we approach the end of the 2025 year, we, also, approach the end of HFA, unfortunately.
It has been a hard decision to make and we have mulled it over, for the last 2 years, with an announcement being made, back in June, of this year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the folks that had volunteered throughout the decades,of this fine organization and it's members, who helped facilitate the support and soul that was the base and mission of this organization, from the start.
Never fear, though, HFA has established high school art scholarships, with Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation.
This endowment will last, at least, for the next 10 yrs, as we established it.
Having said this, the endowment is open to receive donations and further details will be made available, in the next few weeks, on our website, FB page and through email.
We have, also, made a considerable donation, to Holland Area Arts Council, to be used in sponsorship of the annual High School Debut show, for the next decade, as well.
Again, I cannot express the honor to have been of service, to all of you and the art community, as a whole and the great appreciation I have for those that had established this organization and all those that helped steer it, through the years.
Speaking of the history of HFA.....We are gathering whatever recorded hard copy history is available to us, in order to present to the Holland Museum, to see if they would be interested in adding it to the archives.
If any of you have any printed history, of HFA, that you would like to share, please, email us and we can compare that with what we have, already.
Also, one last thing, if any of you have any uncashed checks or reimbursement requests, please, cash those checks and get those requests in, so that we can clear the books, going into the next year.
Thank you, so much for all the support, all these years.

Holland Friends of Art

Holland Friends of Art is a non-profit community arts organization serving the Holland, Michigan area. Founded in 1963 our goal is to stimulate community awareness of the creative talents in the area through programs, scholarships and exhibits.

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P. O. Box 1052
Holland, MI
49422

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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