Visual Arts Auditions

AUDITIONS FOR THE 2023 – 2024 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE HELD IN PERSON.
PLEASE CHECK BACK HERE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION AFTER THE SCHOOL SELECTION PROCESS, WHICH CLOSES ON NOVEMBER 4.

You may not audition for The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush unless you have first completed the School Selection Process for the School District of Philadelphia.

For more detailed information about High School Selection click HERE.

VISUAL ART AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Auditions for the Visual Arts Program will last approximately 30 minutes and include a still life drawing session and a brief one-on-one interview and portfolio review with visual arts instructors.

PORTFOLIO

Applicants will submit a portfolio of 6-8 pieces of artwork they have created in
and out of school, which reflects their training, experience and special interests. Small three- dimensional objects, photographs, and graphic design are acceptable for inclusion. All work should be original. Draw- ings & paintings should be created from direct observation rather than copied from photos, comic books or other sources. You MUST include a self-portrait in ANY medium.

MEDIA

Work submitted may include a variety of media, such as pencil, crayon, oil pastel, charcoal, tempera, water- color, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, wood fiber. Photographs from film or digital media are also accept- ed. Photographs and graphic design samples should be printed and included in the portfolio book. Works on video, such as short narrative and documentary films may be submitted digitally.