Thank you for completing your online application to the Visual & Performing Arts academy. You must complete an audition or submit a portfolio to finalize the application. Use the links on the right to see the requirements for each concentration and to sign up for an audition. 

Auditions will be here at Collegiate Academy on Saturday, January 17, 2026. You can see more details, including times, requirements and rubrics, by using the links on the right.

If you have questions about the auditions, please email the teacher for your concentration.

To be considered for acceptance into the VPA program, applicants must submit a portfolio that demonstrates their artistic abilities and commitment to visual arts. The portfolio should include artwork created from life observation, showcasing skills in drawing figures, still life compositions, and objects rendered from visual reference. This selection of work should reflect a strong understanding of form, proportion, and detail, highlighting the applicant's capacity for observation and technical proficiency.

Email photos of at least three artworks to collegiateadmissions@eriesd.org.