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CAPA Registration
A Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School
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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 has been extended by two weeks - applications are now due by 5 pm December 18, 2020.
CAPA Virtual Open House is Saturday, October 17 from 9AM-12PM.
Audition will be held February 6 and February 13, 2021.
Application Guides and Resources
Step-by-Step Guide for Accessing the ApplicationStep-by-Step Guide for Completing the Application - General
Step-by-Step Guide for Completing the Application - CAPA Specific
Outline Guides for Audition Process and Requirements
CAPA Essay Prompts & Audition Process Overview
CAPA Audition Details by Artform
Virtual audition information is also available on each art form page below
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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