GT Visual & Performing Arts

Districtwide School-Level Opportunities

Primary Talent Pool (PTP) - Grades K-3

• Annual screenings for visual and performing arts PTP selection

• Enrichment activities developed by GT VPA specialists to build arts skills and development at the primary levels

• Direct instruction of arts lessons by GT VPA district specialists

• Collaboration between school GT resource teacher and GT VPA district specialists

Gifted & Talented - Grades 4-12

• Annual auditions for gifted and talented identification in the areas of visual art, dance, drama, vocal music, and instrumental music (closed for 2025-26)

• Enrichment activities developed by GT VPA specialists to continue developing arts skills at the elementary and secondary levels

• Workshops developed and implemented by the GT VPA district specialists in collaboration with the school GT resource teacher and school arts specialists

• Community collaboration with community artists through  field trips, seminars, and workshops

• Showcase and performance opportunities