Welcome to the Shooting Stars Finalist Resource Center!
The Finalist Resource Center is a central place to find details about the Shooting Stars program. It includes links to the program calendar and scholarship guidelines. Finalist program packets, which are linked below, include detailed information about audition and portfolio submission requirements, deadlines, and the Shooting Stars Gala and Recognition Ceremony.
Students who participate in Shooting Stars, students must be a senior in high school (12th grade), a resident of Johnson County, KS and nominated by their high school arts teacher. After students are nominated and submit their completed application, they become Shooting Stars finalists.
* Teacher Nomination Forms accepted: October 27 – November 10, 2025
* Student Application Forms accepted: October 27 – November 17, 2025
To celebrate this achievement, we have partnered with TeenTix to offer a night of fun and whimsy. Shooting Stars nominees can enjoy dinner and a show for only $5! Join us at 6:30 pm, Friday, November 7th at Midwest Trust Center for a taco dinner and then the 7:30 pm performance of Cirque Mechanics Tilt! Sponsored by Midwest Trust Center, Arts Council of Johnson County and TeenTix KC. Make your reservation for dinner and a show for $5 (or two for $10). Click below to reserve your spot !
* A link to the Nomination Form will be emailed to arts teachers on October 27, 2025. ***Did you know we create a new contact list every year? Click the link below to join our 2026 list!
Important Dates
Finalist Program Packets
To assist students, parents, and teachers throughout the duration of the Program, all Program information has been consolidated into a Finalist Program Packet. The Packet contains detailed information about Scholarship Guidelines, Tips for Auditions or Portfolio Preparation, and Scoring Rubrics.
Literature
Production & Design
Strings
Theatre Performance (including voice)
Voice Classical
Winds & Percussion
Two-Dimensional Art
Three-Dimensional Art
Photography