OSAI 2026: Now Accepting Applications!
Dear Educators,
We hope you’ll share an exciting opportunity with the young artists in your classrooms: the application is now open for the 2026 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute (OSAI)!
OSAI is an immersive, two-week residential academy that brings together Oklahoma’s most artistically advanced high school students for world-class training in the literary, visual, and performing arts. OSAI 2026 will mark our historic 50th Summer Arts Institute, taking place June 13–28, 2026 at the beautiful Quartz Mountain State Park & Lodge.
Every selected student automatically receives a full scholarship to attend!
OSAI is an audition-based program, and students must submit an online application that includes required audition material. Now is the ideal time for students to start their application and begin preparing their audition.
How to Apply:
Visit our oaiquartz.org/OSAI
Select an artistic discipline
Download the Applicant Guide for detailed instructions
Submit audition materials by Monday, February 9, 2026
Students may audition in up to three disciplines
You can review full eligibility guidelines here. The application fee is just $15 per discipline when applications and audition material are submitted by December 31 (a $20 savings before the fee increases to $35 on January 1).
If you or your students have any questions about OSAI or the application process, we’re here to help! Please call 405.605.7500 or email oai@oaiquartz.org.
Thank you for all you do to support Oklahoma’s young artists. We look forward to seeing your students shine this summer at Quartz Mountain.
Warmly,
The Oklahoma Arts Institute Team