It's that time of year again - GSA is looking for current Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors with skill in their artform, passion for creativity, an open mind, collaborative spirit, and an eagerness for learning. Does this sound like a student you know? If so, please encourage them to apply for GSA this fall.

The Governor's School for the Arts seeks and welcomes applicants of all identities, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, mental and physical health/ability, language, hometown, high school, religious belief, or cultural background.

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Below, you'll find the GSA 2027 applicant guides. These helpful documents walk you through the application process for each of our nine artforms from start to finish. We recommend reviewing the applicant guide for your artform(s) of interest in its entirety prior to beginning your application.

If you have any questions about the application process or requirements after reviewing the applicant guide, please reach out to the GSA team - we're happy to help!

Now that you've reviewed the applicant guide for your artform(s) of interest, it's time to start your application! GSA uses an application platform called Acceptd, which is linked below. 

Applicants will begin by creating an Acceptd account and opening an application for their artform(s) of interest. Part 1 of the application asks students to provide information for their two recommenders. Part 2 is where students will enter their contact information, upload personal and artistic materials, and answer artform-specific questions.

Applicants, please note that your application is not complete until you have submitted both Part 1 (recommender information) and Part 2 (personal and artistic materials).

For questions about application requirements, please review the applicant guides linked above. If you experience issues with Acceptd or your application, please contact the GSA team.