Central Montcalm Art Showcase – Featuring Art Teacher Laura Ruggles
A Celebration of Student Art in Stanton, Michigan
Central Montcalm Art Showcase: Every March, the halls of Central Montcalm Middle High School in Stanton, Michigan transform into a vibrant celebration of creativity, imagination, and community.
Led by longtime art teacher Laura Ruggles, the Central Montcalm Art Showcase has become one of the most anticipated arts events in Montcalm County, Michigan. The event highlights student artwork, interactive exhibits, and creative displays that bring together families, educators, artists, and the local community.
On the Discover Montcalm Podcast, Laura shares the story behind this growing tradition — a showcase that celebrates the visual arts while inspiring the next generation of artists.
Central Montcalm Art Showcase – what is it?
The Central Montcalm Art Showcase is an annual student art exhibition held every March at Central Montcalm Middle High School in Stanton, Michigan.
The event features:
• Student artwork from middle school and high school classes
• Interactive art experiences and themed exhibits
• Community creative partners including local organizations and libraries
• Family-friendly activities like scavenger hunts and art badges
• Hands-on participation for visitors of all ages
Rather than a traditional art show, the event has evolved into an immersive art experience designed to engage the entire community.
Meet Laura Ruggles – Central Montcalm Art Teacher
Art educator Laura Ruggles has been teaching art for nearly four decades. She joined Central Montcalm in the late 1990s and has spent years building a program that encourages creativity, exploration, and artistic confidence among students.
Her passion for art education started early.
Inspired by her own elementary art teacher, Laura decided as a child that she wanted to become an art teacher—and she never looked back.
After studying art education at Western Michigan University, she began her teaching career in 1987 and has since inspired generations of students through creative projects, themed art installations, and community-centered events like the Central Montcalm Art Showcase.
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