MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit

The 19th annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit showcases work by students from 21 local high schools, all hoping to win awards through votes from community members, judges and social media.

Public voting runs through Feb. 20. Juried awards, determined by four local artists, come with $300, $200 and $100 prizes for the top three artists and additional cash prizes for 10 honorable mentions.

“Being surrounded by this dynamic collection of art fuels my own creative practice,” local mixed-media artist Steph Joy Hogan said at the exhibit’s VIP opening reception. “As an established artist, I continually strive to tap into my inner child and the inhibition of artists at the beginning of their journey, and the work you’re sharing today is truly inspiring.”

The artwork includes paintings, sketches, 3D sculptures, photography and animations.

The high schools represented include Bath, Charlotte, DeWitt, East Lansing, Eaton Rapids, Fowlerville, Grand Ledge, Haslett, Holt, Laingsburg, Lansing Catholic, Lansing Christian, Lansing Everett, Leslie, Mason, Michigan Connections Academy, Okemos, Potterville, St. Johns, Waverly and Williamston.

“By creating a space for these students to share their art, this exhibit aims to give them more than a gallery,” Arianna Ridderbusch, vice president of community impact at MSUFCU, said. “It hopefully gives them the confidence to find their voice and the freedom to see how far their talent can take them.”

The art is available to view in person, online at msufcuart.com or via the MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit Facebook and Instagram pages. The winners will be announced at a closing awards ceremony on March 1.