Auditions

All incoming 7th-12th grade students interested in attending SCPA must complete an artistic audition.

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Criteria Auditions

• Artistic talent is evaluated by SCPA artistic faculty members.
• Demonstration of artistic talent and ability in visual art for the corresponding grade level.
• Demonstration of exemplary school behavior, discipline, and attendance at the applicant’s current and former schools.
• Demonstration of a positive and enthusiastic attitude toward learning and an ability to work cooperatively with others.

Audition dates are listed here.

Visual Arts Portfolio Requirements:

• Include 6-8 works of art from the last two years
  • Work should demonstrate various techniques, including drawing/painting from observation, design, creative work, color work, and sketchbook drawings.
  • Small sculptures may be carefully packaged and brought in; otherwise, take quality pictures from multiple vantage points.

Visual Arts Resume

• Include name, age, address, phone numbers, parent e-mail, school attendance, extra-curricular activities, classes and workshops, awards, exhibitions, and special interests/talents. Resumes are in outline form and must not exceed one page.

In-person Audition process

Students will complete one observational still-life drawing and one creative exercise during their in-person audition. The Visual Arts department will provide materials for this.

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