Congratulations on your nomination to West Michigan Student Showcase!

In order to participate in Showcase, we require some additional information from you. This information will be used for the event program and script. Please click on the category below in which you have been nominated for guidelines, forms, and to submit your photo. Student forms are due February 7, 2025. Please view additional important dates/timeline below.

Any questions can be directed to showcase@muskegonisd.org.

DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS

1. Review Nominee Criteria and Instructions

Review the Digital Media Arts Nominee Criteria and Instructions PDF linked above.

 

2. Send us a picture of yourself. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

This picture will be used in the Showcase program and in a video introduction during the show. Your picture should not be modified or filtered in any way. See the picture guidelines image below.

 

3. Tell us about yourself. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

The information you submit will keep us in contact and your on-stage introduction will be written from this information.

 

4. Tell us about and send us your Digital Media Arts entry. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

We want to know the title, length, and synopsis of your entry. You will also provide a link to the YouTube upload of your entry on this form.

 

5. Complete the Talent Release form. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

Email the completed Talent Release form to: showcase@muskegonisd.org

Anyone under 18 will need a parent or guardian’s permission as well. This only applies to people who act in your entry, not background actors or those that appear in clips produced by others that you have included in your entry.

LITERARY ARTS

1. Review Nominee Criteria and Instructions

Review the Literary Arts Nominee Criteria and Instructions PDF linked above.

 

2. Send us a picture of yourself. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

This picture will be used in the Showcase program and in a video introduction during the show. Your picture should not be modified or filtered in any way. See the picture guidelines image below.

 

3. Tell us about yourself. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

The information you submit will keep us in contact and your on-stage introduction will be written from this information.

 

4. Tell us about (and upload) your Literary Arts entry. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

We want to know the title, genre, and length of your entry.

PERFORMING ARTS

1. Review Nominee Criteria and Instructions 

Review the Performing Arts Nominee Criteria and Instructions PDF linked above.

 

2. Send us a picture of yourself. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

This picture will be used in the Showcase program and in a video introduction during the show. Your picture should not be modified or filtered in any way. See the picture guidelines image below.

 

3. Tell us about yourself. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

The information you submit will keep us in contact and your on-stage introduction will be written from this information.

 

4. Tell us about your act. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

We want to know the title, genre, and length of your act for the program and our judges. If you have pre-recorded music you will need to upload it on the above form. The track should be NO LONGER THAN 4 minutes AND either be in MP3 format or a link to a YouTube video. This form should only be completed once for each act.

 

5. Attend the Performing Arts Workshop.

You will be assigned to come to the Frauenthal Center for a specific time slot during one of these times:

Performing Arts Workshop I: Sat. March 2, 9:00am–2:00pm (approximate end time)
Performing Arts Workshop II: Tue. March 5, 5:00–9:00pm (approximate end time)

VISUAL ARTS

1. Review Nominee Criteria and Instructions

Review the Visual Arts Nominee Criteria and Instructions PDF linked above.

 

2. Send us a picture of yourself. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

This picture will be used in the Showcase program and in a video introduction during the show. Your picture should not be modified or filtered in any way. See the picture guidelines image below.

 

3. Tell us about yourself. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

The information you submit will keep us in contact and your on-stage introduction will be written from this information.

 

4. Tell us about (and upload) your Visual Arts entry. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

We want to know the title, medium, and an artist’s statement for your entry so that we can generate a placard to display next to your work.

 

5. Drop off your Visual Arts entry.

Bring your Visual Arts entry to the Sturrus Technology Center (located at 388 W. Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440) during one of these times:

Mon, February 24, from 6:00pm-8:00pm (or)
Sun, March 2, 11:00am–1:00pm

If you can’t make it during these times, contact your School Coordinator to make arrangements.

We’ll take a picture of your entry and it will be displayed online and on-screen during your on-stage introduction.

NOTE: All hanging art MUST have a sturdy wire to hang it with AND must be fully dry/completed.

MULTIPLE CATEGORIES

1. Review Nominee Criteria and Instructions

Digital Media Arts

Literary Arts

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

 

2. Send us a picture of yourself.

This picture will be used in the Showcase program and in a video introduction during the show. Your picture should not be modified or filtered in any way. See the picture guidelines image below.

 

3. Tell us about yourself.

The information you submit will keep us in contact and your on-stage introduction will be written from this information.

 

For Academic AND Athletic Nominees:

You’re all set. Nothing else is required.

 

For Digital Media Arts (Video) Nominees:

  • Tell us about and send us your Digital Media Arts entry. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)
    We want to know the title, length, and synopsis of your entry. You will also provide a link to the YouTube upload of your entry on this form.
  • Complete the Talent Release form. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)
    Email the completed Talent Release form to: showcase@muskegonisd.org
    Anyone under 18 will need a parent or guardian’s permission as well. This only applies to people who act in your entry, not background actors or those that appear in clips produced by others that you have included in your entry.

 

For Literary Arts Nominees:

Tell us about (and upload) your Literary Arts entry. (Due Thu, Feb 7th)

We want to know the title, genre, and length of your entry.

 

For Performing Arts Nominees:

  • Tell us about your act.
    We want to know the title, genre, and length of your act for the program and our judges. If you have pre-recorded music you will need to upload it on the above form. The track should be NO LONGER THAN 4 minutes AND either be in MP3 format or a link to a YouTube video. This form should only be completed once for each act.
  • Attend the Performing Arts Workshop.
    You will be assigned to come to the Frauenthal Center for a specific time slot during one of these times:
    Performing Arts Workshop I: Sat. March 2, 9:00am–2:00pm (approximate end time)
    Performing Arts Workshop II: Tue. March 5, 5:00–9:00pm (approximate end time)

 

For Visual Arts Nominees:

Drop off your Visual Arts entry. Bring your Visual Arts entry to the Reception Gallery, on the second floor of the Hilt Building at the Frauenthal Center during one of these times:

Thu, Feb 29, 3:00–5:30pm (or)
Sat, March 2, 11:00am–1:00pm

If you can’t make it during these times, contact your School Coordinator to make arrangements.

We’ll take a picture of your entry and it will be displayed online and on-screen during your on-stage introduction.

NOTE: All hanging art MUST have a sturdy wire to hang it with AND must be fully dry/completed.

Participating Schools

Artios Academies of West Michigan

Calvary Christian High School

Fremont High School

Grand Haven High School (Performing Group Only)

Grant High School

Hart High School

Mason County Central High School

Mason County Eastern High School

Mona Shores High School

Newaygo High School

North Muskegon High School

Oakridge High School

Shelby High School

Spring Lake High School

Walkerville High School

White Cloud High School

Fruitport High School

Grand Haven High School (All Others)

Hesperia High School

Holton High School

Homeschool

Ludington High School

Montague High School

Muskegon Catholic Central High School

Muskegon High School

Orchard View High School

Pentwater High School

Ravenna High School

Reeths-Puffer High School

Western Michigan Christian High School

Whitehall High School

2025 NOMINEE & SCHOOL TIMELINE

  • Wed, Jan. 22: Coordinator’s Nomination Form DUE
  • Mon, Jan. 27: Student Forms Available Online
  • Mon, Feb. 1: Tickets Go ON SALE
  • Fri, Feb. 7: Student’s Electronic Forms DUE
  • Thu, Feb. 13: Performing Arts Nominees Assigned to Workshops
  • Fri, Feb 14: Digital Media Arts and Literary Arts Submissions DUE
  • Mon, Feb. 24: Visual Arts Drop-off @ 6:00-8:00pm (location TBD)
  • Mon, Feb. 24: Performing Arts Workshop #1 @ 5:00-9:00pm (approx. end time)
  • Sun, Mar. 2: Visual Arts Drop-off @ 11:00am-1:00pm (location TBD)
  • Sun, Mar. 2: Performing Arts Workshop #2 @ 9:00am-2:00pm (approx. end time)
  • Mar. 10-Mar.24: Visual Arts Gallery Exhibition @ Sturrus Technology Center
  • Wed, Mar. 19: Dress Rehearsal for Show (All Nominees) @ 7:30am-3:00pm (NOTE: Acts will be assigned to a specific time slot in advance.)
  • Wed, Mar. 19: Students arrive for Show (All Nominees) @ 5:00pm
  • Wed, Mar. 19: Show Begins (Awards presented at conclusion of the Show) @ 6:00pm
  • Mon, Mar. 24: Visual Arts Pick-up @3:00-5:30pm

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