PLEASE NOTE: Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, First Ward Creative Arts will be the full-choice creative arts middle school.  If your child will be in grades 6-8, they will not be at Northwest - they will be at First Ward.  To request an audition at First Ward, please click here: FWCA Audition Request Form. If you have questions regarding First Ward Auditions, please call the school at 980-343-5485 or email sarah1.provencal@cms.k12.nc.us or selestine.crowder@cms.k12.nc.us

To apply for the 2025-2026 school year at Northwest School of the Arts, students must complete an audition. Our next audition will be held on August 22, 2025 from 9am-12pm. To request an audition, please follow these steps:

1. Submit the Audition Request Form to apply for an audition.

2. Review your child’s Audition Requirements carefully to prepare for the audition/portfolio review.

3. Check audition Dates & Deadlines and your email weekly to schedule the audition.

For questions, contact either crystaln.bitzel@cms.k12.nc.us or andrew.lawler@cms.k12.nc.us or 980-343-5500.

Thank you for your interest!

CLICK HERE if you are interested in attending one of our SCHOOL TOURS or virtual information sessions!

Request To Change/Add Major Form-(Current NWSA STUDENTS ONLY)

CLICK HERE for Fine Arts Recommendation Form (Optional)

CLICK HERE for the announcement on changes for the 2025-2026 school year.

CLICK HERE FOR LOTTERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NWSA 25-26