Welcome to the MLS Arts and Academic Fair

Michigan Lutheran Seminary invites you to participate in the Arts and Academic Fair on Saturday, March 7. It is a day for students throughout the Michigan District to gather on campus and celebrate the ways God has blessed them in the areas of Art, Music, Language Arts, and Social Studies.

The NEW Geography Bowl will give students the opportunity to show their Social Studies talents. (Science will not be represented this year.)

Registration will open January 6, 2026, and close February 13, 2026.

Schedule

8:00 - 9:00 am

• Doors open
• Bird Feeder opens with snacks
• Coffee truck is open
• 3D art should be brought to the gym

8:30 - 9:30 am - Geography Bowl in academic wing

9:00 - 11:00 am - Gym is closed for judging.

9:00 - 11:30 am - Forensics and Music in academic wing

11:00 - 12:00 pm

• Gym open for project viewing and Best of Show voting
• Lunch available in Bird Feeder

12:15 pm - Best of Show award presentation

1:00 pm - Open House for those who register

Resources

AAF Schedule

Art Links

• Art Competition Rules
• Art Judging Rubric
• Art Labels

Forensics Links

• Forensics Rules
• Rubric - Single Entry
• Rubric - Group Entry

Music Links

• Music Competition Reg. Instructions & Performance Rules
• Music Judging Forms (Piano, Instrumental, Ensemble)

Social Studies

• Geography Bowl Rules