Auditions will take place in person, December 16th & 17th, 2024.

• Each applicant will be required to complete a fun and challenging in class drawing that shows us ability to see and interpret space (This is usually a still life arrangement).  All Drawing materials are provided. 

• Once completed applicants will get a chance to present their portfolio to 2 teachers in a 10 minute presentation.  We will ask a few questions that tells us a bit about your artwork and interests.

• Please note that prior experience in digital art, as well as access to a computer or tablet, is not required. We look forward to seeing your unique talents and creative potential.

• We will have student leaders and staff helping you transport portfolio contents from room to room as well as providing assistance on the day to help facilitate the preceding requirements.

If presenting your work with a laptop or tablet please be sure your device is charged and bring charging cables.

Please review the Portfolio Preparation Guidelines, Presentation tips below to help you prepare for audition day.

Please prepare to present 6-8 pieces in a variety of media plus your sketchbook(s) and process work. Below is a recommended list of work to include:

• Media Options: Your portfolio can include works in pencil crayon, watercolor, oil, acrylic, charcoal, or pencil.

• Self-Portrait or Original Character: Create a self-portrait or an original character in any medium or style.

• Drawings or Paintings from Life: Include pieces created from real-life observation, rather than copied from photographs.

• Digital Work (optional): If available, include samples of digital artwork created using apps like Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Photopea, Illustrator, etc.

• Digital Photography (optional): Submit any digital photography work taken with mobile devices or cameras.

• Short Videos / Stop Motion (optional): Include video samples, such as short films, animations or stop-motion pieces, created for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube.

• Sketchbook: Bring a sketchbook with recent work to showcase your ongoing exploration and creative growth.

Process Work: For at least one piece in your portfolio, include all the process work behind it. We’re very interested in your unique perspective, creative journey, and the thoughts behind your work. Process work can include:

• • Thumbnails and sketches

  • Early ideas and brainstorming

  • Explorations and studies

  • Messy experiments

  • Mistakes or early drafts

All work must be original and created by you—not copied, generated by others, or AI-created. We’re excited to see your creativity and how you view the world!