Evan Koons is competing in ArtPrize, the largest art competition in the world—happening in Grand Rapids, MI. Inspired by the story of a hospice volunteer and a woman with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Evan is attempting to create the world’s first—and largest—art installation made completely from donated pillows. To accomplish this feat, he’s hoping to collect at least 7000 pillows by September 22. His goal is to raise awareness for hospice care, Hospice of Michigan, and every individual’s right to live and die with dignity.
If you have one or more pillows for him to pick up, you can email him at to set up a time. You can drop off any type of pillow at one of the following locations:
Hospice of Michigan – Grand Rapids
989 Spaulding SE
Ada, MI 49301
Compass Film Academy
560 5th St. NW, Ste 110
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
National Storage
1236 Ball Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Evan also encourages anyone donating a pillow to decorate it. Feel free to write, color, or stitch a message, name, or picture onto the pillow in memoriam of your loved one. The possibilities are endless.
To follow Evan’s progress and receive further information, you can visit his website at www.amassingthemountain.com. You can also join the Facebook group “Amassing the Mountain.” As the competition draws near (September 23–October 10), Evan will also need help on-site.
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