MISD Fine Arts Showcase is April 1 and 2 at MIHS
MISD Fine Arts Showcase is April 1 and 2 at MIHS
MISD Communications
Mercer Island, WA, March 13, 2025 - The Mercer Island School District, in collaboration with the Mercer Island Fine Arts Advisory Council, invites the Mercer Island community to the annual Fine Arts Showcase, a two-day event celebrating the amazing accomplishments of our K-12 students in Performing Arts (Music and Drama) and Visual Arts.
Artwork from our talented elementary, middle school, and high school students will be displayed throughout Mercer Island High School on Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2. The Showcase takes place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on April 1 and 5:30pm to 9pm on April 2.
The Showcase is not a ticketed event, but we do encourage our community to make a donation to the Fine Arts Advisory Council.
View Fine Arts Showcase Event Details
Tuesday night is Visual Arts focused and attendees are encouraged to take a leisurely walk through the high school and enjoy the over 500 pieces of artwork by Mercer Island students. Tuesday night will also feature a scavenger hunt, an open mic hosted by the MIHS Pegasus Club, a “Glow Room”, and an interactive LEGO experience.
Wednesday is the Performing Arts focused evening. There will be two distinct shows in the MIHS Gym at 6:15pm and 7:45pm. Each show will include performances by choirs, bands, and orchestras from all levels, as well as spotlighted drama scenes. Wednesday’s schedule is detailed below.
Wednesday, April 2 - 6:15pm Show
- 6th Grade Orchestra
- 6th Grade Band
- IMS 7/8 Choir
- Summer Camp in Winter – Elementary Drama
- MIHS Chamber Orchestra
- MIHS Wind Ensemble
- 3rd grade choir
Wednesday, April 2 - 7:45pm Show
- 7th/8th Grade Band
- 7th/8th Grade Orchestra
- IMS Frozen Jr.
- MIHS Combined Orchestras
- MIHS Drama 2
- MIHS Choir
- MIHS Wind Ensemble
Please join us for two evenings of fantastic student presentations!
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