Auditions
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Baltimore School for the Arts!
Baltimore School for the Arts will be holding the auditions on January 12-15, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year.
Please read carefully the information for each department concerning necessary preparation for the audition. There are special portfolio review instructions for Stage Design & Production, Visual Arts, and Film & Visual Storytelling.
Current 8th and 9th grade students may audition in one or two art areas: Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Acting, Stage Design & Production, Visual Arts, and Film & Visual Storytelling.
Students are selected based solely on the audition. Baltimore School for the Arts does not consider recommendations or student records, nor are student records or recommendations consulted.
To secure an audition at BSA you must complete online application by Monday, December 8, 2025.
- For Visual Arts the required portfolio submission must also be received by Monday, December 1, 2025.
- For Stage Design & Production and Film & Visual Storytelling the required portfolio submission must also be received by Monday, December 8, 2025.
All letters of acceptance or non-acceptance will be mailed on or about February 21, 2026. If you have problems using the online application link please direct your questions to Erica McLaurin at highschoolauditions@bsfa.org.
Audition Instructions
Remember, you can audition for two different art disciplines. However, you can only enroll in one field, even if you are accepted to both programs.
Please understand that these audition instructions are intended for in-person auditions. Should in-person auditions not be possible in January of 2026, additional information will be forthcoming. Non-Baltimore City residents who are accepted for admission must pay tuition that is set by the Baltimore City Board of Education. Tuition is currently $10,000 per year, and is subject to change.