Below you will find detailed information regarding policies, procedures and dates for the GSA application & audition/review process. The gray box located at the bottom of the page lists red links that will take you to the appropriate pages, including the online application. It is important to follow these instructions and to submit your completed application promptly.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the GSA Helpline at (502) 562-0192. Our application process is excellent preparation for your future in the arts!

Eligibility
In order to be considered for the 2009 Governor’s School for the Arts, you must meet the following selection criteria:

		Be a resident of Kentucky and currently be a sophomore or junior in a Kentucky high school or home school. (Students attending conservatories outside of the state may be considered, but the parents still must be residents of Kentucky.)
		Complete the application packet and return it to the GSA Office by December 31, 2008. GSA will not consider incomplete applications.
		Complete the School Recommendation process.
		Follow all Audition and Review guidelines outlined in this packet.
		Complete the Audition and Review process.

Although we hope never to do so, GSA reserves the right to cancel your audition or review if all application guidelines and all deadlines are not observed.

Recommendation Process
On January 26, 2009, GSA will mail each applicant the Recommendation packet which contains complete instructions, a return envelope and two (2) recommendation forms to be completed by a school administrator and teacher (either a school teacher or private instructor whom can speak of your artistic abilities & passion). Schools, or instructors, must mail forms to GSA on or before February 16, 2009. GSA does not accept recommendations by fax or email.

Audition Change Policy
Please check your personal, school and extracurricular activities calendars before choosing an audition date. Audition/Review site changes will be made only in the case of an emergency. GSA will not reschedule for personal or social events. The audition site does not in any way affect the results of the chosen participants.

Illness & Emergencies
If illness or emergency prevents attendance at the scheduled site, GSA will reschedule for one of the remaining sites, if notified on or before the Monday following the missed audition. For those students scheduled for the March 20 and 21st site, no make-up will be possible.

	Important Dates
	Procedures
	Online Application

Weather Policy
In the event of bad weather, GSA makes every effort to hold auditions. Applicants may call the GSA Helpline (502) 562-0192 for the status of their audition site. For students in the affected locales, auditions and reviews will be rescheduled.