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THE APPLICATION WINDOW WILL OPEN FOR THE 2027-28 SCHOOL YEAR 

 Come back and check often for any updates or announcements. (You are only allowed to apply and audition for one Major)

 

 

 

Fine Arts Presentation  | Recommendation  | Interest Form

Learn more about Enroll Austin 

  1. FAA 2026-27 Handbook and Audition Requirements 

  2. FAA Information Session is November in our Cafeteria:

Please note: Bus Transportation is NOT provided by AISD for transfer students in the Fine Arts Academy.

  1. Read more about our Academy and what it has to offer
  2. All students applying to Lamar Fine Arts Academy must select Lamar Fine Arts Academy in the "Enroll Austin" Tile on the AISD parent portal (not student portal) which includes the following:
    • Report Card for Previous Grade Level (from 2026-2027 school year)
    • Report Card for Current Grade Level (end of Fall Semester 2026-2027 school year)
    • One Teacher Recommendation from English or Social Studies
    • One Teacher Recommendation from Math or Science
    • One Supplemental Teacher Recommendation (Private Studio, Music, etc.)
  3. Auditions will be held (Times will be assigned)
  4. Parents will be notified via email from Enroll Austin if their student received a seat at Lamar Fine Arts Academy,
  5. Deadline to confirm your seat and complete your Annual forms in Enroll Austin. If this does not happen the student will lose their seat at Lamar Middle School and Fine Arts Academy.
  6. Saturday March 28th is Signing Day here at Lamar for everyone accepted and completed Annual Forms.

Current Fine Arts Academy Students:

Lamar Fine Arts Academy is Austin ISD’s top choice for middle school fine arts as we strive to provide every student with a fulfilling and all-encompassing middle school experience that nurtures the whole child. Lamar provides a program for students to pursue an accelerated arts curriculum in middle school. By creating a middle school with a fine arts focus for Austin, the Academy will fill an important role in our city. The FAA will feature partnerships with arts organizations and artists drawn from the internationally recognized Austin arts community, McCallum High School, and the University of Texas at Austin. In short, our academic programs are comprehensive and rigorous, our athletic programs are dynamic, our parent and community involvement is flourishing, and most importantly, our student body is happy. We are Lamar!

 

Forms for academy students:

Production Attendance Form (verification of attendance at performances)