The West Michigan Student Showcase has been a staple along the lakeshore for nearly 42 years. This annual celebration showcases close to 250 students from 35 different school districts throughout Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, and Mason Counties.
Students are selected by their respective schools in the competitive areas of Digital Media Arts, Literary Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts, as well as the recognition areas of Academics and Athletics. Monetary awards are given in the competitive categories for first, second, and third place, including a Showstopper award in the Performing Arts category.
Join us on March 20 & 21, 2024 at the lovely Frauenthal Theatre to experience this amazing display of local youth talent!
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TENTATIVE 2024 Nominee & School Timeline
| Date | Time | Event |
| Fri, Dec. 15, 2023 | Coordinator’s Nomination Form 2024 DUE | |
| Wed, Jan. 3 | Student Forms Available Online | |
| Thu, Jan 18 | Student’s electronic forms DUE | |
| Thu, Feb. 1 | Performing Arts Nominees Assigned to Workshops | |
| Thu, Feb. 15 | Visual Arts Nominees Additional Form DUE | |
| Thu, Feb. 15 | Literary Art Submissions DUE | |
| Thu, Feb. 15 | Digital Media Arts File DUE | |
| Thu, Feb 29 | 3:00-5:30 pm | Visual Arts Drop-off(2nd Floor, Hilt Building Conf. Rm, Frauenthal Center)NOTE: All hanging art MUST have a sturdy wire to hang it with AND must be fully dry/completed. |
| Sat. March 2 | 11am-1pm | Visual Arts Drop-off(2nd Floor, Hilt Building Conf. Rm, Frauenthal Center)NOTE: All hanging art MUST have a sturdy wire to hang it with AND must be fully dry/completed. |
| Sat. March 2 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (approximate end time) | Performing Arts Workshop I |
| Mar 6 – Mar 25 | 9:00 am – 5:30 pm | Visual Arts Gallery Exhibition (Reception Gallery, 2nd Floor, Hilt Building, Frauenthal Center) |
| Tue, Mar 5 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (approximate end time) | Performing Arts Workshop II |
| Thu, Mar 7 | Show Night Assignments Announced | |
| Thu, Mar 7 or Mar 8 | Tickets on sale | |
| Wed, Mar 20 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Rehearsal for Wednesday Show (All Nominees) (NOTE: Acts will be assigned to a specific time slot in advance.) |
| Wed, Mar 20 | 5:00 PM | Students arrive for show (All Nominees) |
| Wed, Mar 20 | 6:00 PM | Show Begins |
| Thu, Mar 21 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Rehearsal for Thursday Show (All Nominees) (NOTE: Acts will be assigned to a specific time slot in advance.) |
| Thu, Mar 21 | 5:00 PM | Students arrive for show (All Nominees) |
| Thu, Mar 21 | 6:00 PM | Show Begins (Awards presented at conclusion of show) |
| Mon, Mar 25 | 3:00-5:30 pm | Visual Arts Pick-Up |