Scott Van Allsburg has been active in the City of Williamston for decades. He is a self-taught artist in photography, painting and sculpture. He has been actively involved in creating and displaying works of art since 1979. He founded the Williamston Arts League and has served on the Board of the Williamston Theater (one of less than 20 professional theaters in Michigan). Scott has been elected as a member to the Williamston City Council, served on the City’s Planning Commission and most recently was appointed to the Farmers Market Advisory Committee which evolved to the Sowing Growth Board of Directors. For several years, Scott and his wife Kate secured for each Sunday…entertain visitors. Since the 2023 Market season, Scott has volunteered as the coordinator of the “Creation Station” art booth, donating the materials and encouraging and welcoming visitors of all ages to have a seat and start painting or drawing with chalk on artist-quality media, and then to take their masterpiece home. Scott has been a supporter of the Market since its inception.