CPA Visual Arts

Total Audition Time: Approximately 90 minutes

The visual arts program emphasizes critical thinking and responding with consideration given to all of the issues involved in artistic creativity - intellectual, historical, cultural, sociological, and aesthetic. Students will produce art in multiple forms such as drawing, printmaking, collage, ceramics, and sculpture.

What are we looking for:

We are looking for students with potential who demonstrate their passion for the visual arts. Successful students show strong observational skills and hand-eye coordination. 

What to bring/how to prepare? 

Students should attend audition workshops at each school where the audition process and content are discussed.  All questions will be addressed during this session.


(Please do not use digital images generated using apps or software as the required artworks)

Portfolio Requirements: Please use the appropriate google submission form one week in advance. 

Benjamin D. Foulois      Hyattsville Middle School Thomas G. Pullen

*The deadline to upload the required portfolio images is January 5, 2026.

Required Portfolio Images (6 total):

Student choice  

** Note: For three-dimensional pieces, submit images from multiple views.

**Applicants are encouraged to bring their sketchbook to show drawing skills.

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The audition process itself:

Students should attend the virtual visual art audition workshop in November where the audition process and content are discussed. The date and time for this workshop will be announced. The onsite audition process will include two parts:


Have a successful audition: