1. You may download an application from the website www.oakarts.org or pick up an application at OSA, 530 18th Street Oakland CA 94612.

2. Applications must be received (if hand-delivered or sent through the CPS mail run) or postmarked (if sent by U.S. mail) no later than 5:00p.m. on the date of the deadline at the following address:
Oakland School for the Arts, 530 18th Street, Oakland CA 94612

3. All information on the application must be complete, current, and accurate. The parent or guardian must sign the application in order for the student to audition.

4. Applicants may audition for no more than TWO areas. If a student applies for more than one arts area, 2 applications should be submitted per student.

5. The following materials must be submitted before a student will be eligible to audition:

A - Application For Admission (available here) or online here.}
B - Recent photograph of applicant
C - Arts Teacher Recommendation (available here)

The recommendation form is to be filled out by a teacher chosen by the student applicant. The teacher should be familiar with the student’s artistic potential and the degree of his/her commitment to the art form. The completed form should be placed in an envelope, sealed, and signed across the seal. The student should bring the sealed envelope with them to their audition, if it was not submitted with the full application.