Gifted and Talented - Visual Arts Application 

Kemp ISD Gifted and Talented Program identifies students with noticeable/outstanding artistic talent and services those students through an enriched curriculum within respective art classes. Students must be nominated by a parent/guardian for consideration. If you choose to nominate your student for Visual Arts, please complete the attached form and return it to your student’s campus secretary by October 14, 2022. 

Referred students will be required to submit an art portfolio for review. A three-member selection committee will review the portfolio, and class creativity exercises. Students may submit his/her portfolio tangibly or digitally. 

                                   Characteristics for GT Visual Arts Students

  • Draws, paints or sculpts a variety of things
  • Achieves more than one dimension; adds depth, plans pictures and uses good proportion
  • Tries new art materials, media and experiences
  • Uses art to express his/her own experiences and feelings
  • Shows originality and imagination in art works
  • Intensely studies to learn more about art and creating it

If submitting a tangible portfolio: Please submit a portfolio of 3 or 4 artworks that the student has created.

Please select the artwork with the following points in mind.

·         Skillful composition

·         Originality of ideas/expressiveness

·         Complexity and detail

·         Craftsmanship/Neatness

Artwork must be smaller than 20” x 24” if it is two dimensional (drawing, painting, printmaking, collage).

Sculptures can be photographed and the photographs submitted. We do not want your sculptures to be damaged if fragile.

If the artwork is jewelry or fibers (knitting, crochet, weaving, fabric art, and fashion design) please physically send it as part of your student’s portfolio.

The portfolio will not be kept by the review committee; it will be returned to your student’s campus. 

Application deadline: October 14, 2022

Portfolio deadline: November 18, 2022

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Student's Name *
Student's Enrolled Grade  *
Parent/Guardian's Name  *
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I give permission for Kemp ISD to evaluate my student for the Gifted and Talented Program in Visual Arts and provide services should the student meet qualifications.  

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Please describe characteristics that are exhibited that supports why you are nominating this student for an evaluation for the Gifted and Talented Program. 

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