MUSEUM STUDIES
Audition Procedure
All students must complete an audition in person.
All auditions are closed to parents/guardians, family members, or peers. If you leave for non-
emergencies during your audition, you may be disqualified.
If you have any questions, conflicts and/or health concerns, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@ellingtonarts.org for further assistance.
MUSEUM STUDIES
AUDITION SCHEDULE
What We Are Looking For
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In Museum Studies we are looking for students who exhibit intellectual curiosity - who are particularly
interested in history, social studies, visual arts and/or technology. Students should have a desire to learn
more about art and culture and how to effectively use computers to develop visual presentations
through photography, graphic design, and video.
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How to Prepare
Students must bring in the following to their audition:
1. THREE (3) personal objects that tell something about the student, to present them as a display,
and discuss the reasons for the selections,
2. FIVE (5) finished visual art pieces (such as a collage, a 3-D sculpture, a drawing or painting), or a
science or social studies project/report (this can be an image or PDF – it depends on the project)
completed during the past school year, to discuss during the interview.
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The Audition Process Itself
Students auditioning in Museum Studies will both interview and participate in sessions over two
separate days related to curiosity, research, creativity, and communication/presentation skills.
Additionally, students during the audition will write a 250-word or more essay relevant to Museum
Studies. Previous applicants have exhibited their interest in the arts, science, or history by performing
either a musical piece or a drama presentation, or presenting a project done in one of these areas.
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Have a Successful Audition
1. Be prepared to talk about yourself and why you are interested in Museum Studies.
2. Bring your three (3) items (personal objects and visual art pieces/social studies or science
project examples) to present.
Please note 504 and IEP accommodation is available. Please contact admissions@ellingtonarts.org with
any questions or concerns.
MONDAY 2/5
IN-PERSON
2:35 PM
INTERVIEWS
A - J
TUESDAY 2/6
IN-PERSON
NO INTERVIEWS
WENESDAY 2/7
IN-PERSON
2:35 PM
INTERVIEWS
J - Z
THURSDAY 2/8
2:35 - 5:30 PM
EXPERIMENTAL SESSIONS
K - Z
FRIDAY 2/9
2:35 - 5:30 PM
EXPERIMENTAL SESSIONS
A - J
What We are Looking For
In Museum Studies we are looking for students who exhibit intellectual curiosity - who are particularly
interested in history, social studies, visual arts and/or technology. Students should have a desire to learn
more about art and culture and how to effectively use computers to develop visual presentations
through photography, graphic design, and video.
How to
Prepare
Students must bring in the following to their audition:
1. THREE (3) personal objects that tell something about the student, to present them as a display,
and discuss the reasons for the selections,
2. FIVE (5) finished visual art pieces (such as a collage, a 3-D sculpture, a drawing or painting), or a
science or social studies project/report (this can be an image or PDF – it depends on the project)
completed during the past school year, to discuss during the interview.
The Audition Process Itself
Students auditioning in Museum Studies will both interview and participate in sessions over two separate days related to curiosity, research, creativity, and communication/presentation skills.
Additionally, students during the audition will write a 250-word or more essay relevant to Museum Studies. Previous applicants have exhibited their interest in the arts, science, or history by performing
either a musical piece or a drama presentation, or presenting a project done in one of these areas.
Having a Successful Audition
1. Be prepared to talk about yourself and why you are interested in Museum Studies.
2. Bring your three (3) items (personal objects and visual art pieces/social studies or science
project examples) to present.
​
Please note 504 and IEP accommodation is available. Please contact admissions@ellingtonarts.org with any questions or concerns.