Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12 is a Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Downtown Cultural District. The mission of Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12 is to provide every student in grades 6–12 with a comprehensive academic program rooted in a superior quality arts education experience that encourages excellence and success in their personal development as artists and cultural leaders.
The application period for CAPA for the 2020-2021 school year is open from September 30, 2019 through 5 pm December 6, 2019.
CAPA Open House is Saturday, October 12 from 9AM-12PM.
Audition Workshops are November 9, November 16 and November 23. Click here to learn more. **Please note correction to Vocal Music dates - all audition workshops are 11/9, 11/16 & 11/23
Application Guides and Resources
Step-by-Step Guide for Applying
Outline Guides for Audition Process and Requirements
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 audition process (PDF)
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 audition requirements by art form (PDF)
Online Guidance Authorization (one per applicant)
How to request a guidance authorization for applicants
How to complete a guidance authorization for counselors
Online Artistic Recommendation Form (one per art form)
How to request an artistic recommendation for applicants
How to complete an artistic recommendation for recommenders
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