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Student Art Exhibit Paints the Town

January 26, 2010

LANSING ----- The third annual Student Art Exhibition paints the town — and MSU Federal Credit Union's headquarters — with the artistic visions of high school artists with 115 of their best creations.

"It is more important now than ever before to lend support to foster a love for the arts in our youth," said April Clobes, MSUFCU vice president of marketing and e-commerce. "Students who have art programs available to them have an important advantage later in life. We believe in Greater Lansing's students. That's why we're so proud to host their amazing creative works this month."

The artwork will be unveiled at a VIP Reception and then will remain on display at the MSUFCU headquarters from February 2 to 27. The public is invited to come out to MSUFCU to view the artwork themselves and vote for their favorites to help determine the People's Choice Award. Votes will also determine a School Spirit Award, given to the high school that draws the most voters, regardless of the artwork they vote for.

A panel of judges will also determine a Juried Award and 10 Honorable Mentions. This year's judge panel includes Jane Aldrich, evening news anchor at WLNS; Catherine Babcock, director of the Lansing Art Gallery; and Susan Bandes, director of the Kresge Art Museum at Michigan State University.

MSU Federal Credit Union will be holding special extended hours to invite the public to come view the artwork. The extended hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. will be held at MSUFCU on February 4, 10, 16, 18, 19, 23 and 24. The MSUFCU headquarters is located at 3777 West Road, East Lansing, MI. Those who cannot make it in to MSUFCU are invited to view and vote for the artwork at www.msufcuart.com.

Each of the 14 participating high schools is allowed to showcase up to 10 pieces of artwork. Schools determine what artwork is displayed. This year's participating schools are Charlotte, DeWitt, East Lansing, Everett, Grand Ledge, Haslett, Holt, Lansing Catholic, Lansing Christian, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Waverly and Williamston.

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