CAPA Registration
A Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School
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 the 2024-25 school year closed in September.
The Magnet Lottery Application period for the 2025-26 school year was open from Monday, December 9, through Friday, January 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM. This is the timeframe during which applications to CAPA were accepted for first-round auditions. Beginning in March, post-lottery applications will be accepted, including applications to CAPA for late auditions.
- The annual CAPA Recruitment Open House, took place on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 9 am - noon.
- Audition Workshops occurred on Saturday, January 11, 2025 between 8 am - noon. Click here for details by art department PPS CAPA Audition Preparation Workshops Winter 2025.
- Auditions for qualifying applicants will take place on the afternoon of Friday, February 7, 2025 for high school, and on Saturday, February 8, 2025 for middle school. Applicants will receive an Audition Ticket with details via email in late January.
Visit https://www.pghschools.org/magnet to learn more about the online magnet application process.
All applicants to Pittsburgh CAPA are required to submit an essay with their application. Essays are submitted via the online magnet application. Learn more about the essay requirement here PPS CAPA Application for 2025_26 SY Essay Requirements and Arts Chairs Info.pdf
All applicants to Pittsburgh CAPA are also required to obtain an artistic recommendation from an adult who can attest to their artistic skill and background. Artistic recommendations are submitted online using this form.
- This document shows how to request an artistic recommendation, for applicants. Pittsburgh CAPA Requesting an Artistic Recommendation Form FOR APPLICANTS 2025_26 SY.pdf
- This document shows how to complete an artistic recommendation, for recommenders. Pittsburgh CAPA Completing an Artistic Recommendation Form FOR RECOMMENDERS Fall 2024.pdf
Acceptance to Pittsburgh CAPA is determined by an audition process. Audition details by art form for all art forms are in this document PPS CAPA Application Audition Requirements By Art Form 25_26.pdf
Please visit each department page for information about anticipated space for the 2025-26 school year. This information will be updated in late February to reflect remaining spaces available, or the length of waiting lists, after audition results have been finalized.
Additional information regarding auditions is posted on the department pages linked below. Frequently asked questions regarding auditions are shared in this document. Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Parent FAQ for Auditions 2025.pdf
Art Form: Dance | Contact Person Ms. Meyers kmeyers1@pghschools.org
Art Form: Instrumental Music | Contact Person Ms. Abadilla aabadilla1@pghschools.org
Art Form: Literary Arts | Contact Person Ms. Wielkopolan swielkopolan1@pghschools.org
Art Form: Piano | Contact Person Ms. Fink afink1@pghschools.org
Art Form: Pro Tech | Contact Person Mr. DeLeone pdeleone1@pghschools.org
Art Form: Theatre | Contact Person Mr. Fuller mfuller1@pghschools.org
Art Form: Visual Arts | Contact Person Ms. Pultz spultz2@pghschools.org
Art Form: Vocal Music | Contact Person Ms. Kendeall jkendeall1@pghschools.org
Hover over (tap on mobile devices) the images below and click one of our departments below to view more information, including audition materials.
Questions?
For questions regarding art forms or the audition process, please contact the chairperson of the department. Hover over (tap on mobile devices) the images above and click the departments to view their contact information.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact the Magnet Office at 412-529-3991 or magnetoffice@pghschools.org
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