Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Kelley Syverson possesses a diverse range of experience in volunteer and support roles across educational and artistic settings. Currently a volunteer at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden, Kelley assists with classes and guest services. Additionally, as a Standard Patient at Grand Valley State University since 2010, Kelley facilitates student practice in clinical skills. Previous roles include volunteering in the membership office at Frederik Meijer Gardens, tutoring at Ken-o-sha Park Elementary, and creating developmental activities at Comprehensive Therapy Center. Kelley's background also includes positions in administrative assistance and customer service, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Ohio University.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
One of the world’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park serves more than 750,000 visitors annually. The 158-acre grounds feature Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest children’s gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Degas and Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1900-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Ai Weiwei, Kapoor, Rodin, Oldenburg, Moore, Bourgeois and Plensa, among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with recent exhibitions by Picasso, Degas, di Suvero, Borofsky, Calder and Dine.