Sally S. has extensive volunteer and managerial experience spanning several organizations and years. Currently serving as a Merchandise Volunteer at VAI Purple Community since March 2016, Sally has also been a long-term Volunteer at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park since 2009, participating in various roles including Children's Garden, Gift Shop, and Special Events. Previously, Sally coordinated merchandise for Gilda's LaughFest from 2012 to 2014 and acted as Volunteer Coordinator for ArtPrize between 2009 and 2013. Additionally, Sally held a managerial position in Sales Services and Training at Steelcase from 1972 to 1993.
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.