Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Guidance Center
Governor's School for the Arts
GSA Program Overview:
Arts-intensive, three week program for talented and creative sophomore and junior high school students. In-depth instruction is provided in the following nine artistic disciplines:
Architecture Creative Writing Dance Drama Vocal Music
Instrumental Music Musical Theatre New Media Visual Art
While each student specializes in one art form, all students participate in structured, interdisciplinary arts experiences designed to familiarize them with the joys and challenges of specialties other than their own.
GSA experience includes:
Free attendance (includes tuition, room, and board)
Opportunity to learn in supportive community of distinguished master-teachers
College preparation, career counseling, and participation in exclusive college fair
Arts-related community service opportunities
Performing/exhibiting at Student Performance Festival
Daily seminars, master classes, and lectures
Hands-on workshops and field trips
Completion of the GSA summer program qualifies students for GSA alumni network membership. Through this association, students gain a variety of opportunities such as, scholarship prospects and funding through the Toyota Alumni Fund.
Eligibility Requirements:
Residents of Kentucky who are sophomores or juniors, attending a Kentucky high school, during the 2014-15 school year
Important Dates
Contact Information:
GSA Helpline Contact the GSA Helpline at (502) 566- 5192 with questions and for assistance with the application process
GSA Website Click link below for GSA Program information, application process, and on-line application access
GSA Program Coordinator