N.Y. Arts and Cultural Affairs Law § 7.13: Eligibility requirements for admission

§ 7.13. Eligibility requirements for admission. 1. All applicants for

admission must be residents of the state.

2. All applicants for admission must demonstrate to the satisfaction

of the commissioner of education that such applicant:

(a) Intends to pursue a professional career in some branch of the arts

as described in section 7.09 of this article;

(b) Possesses unique and distinctive skills, qualifications and

talents in the visual and performing arts or such other areas related to

the arts as described in section 7.09 of this article.

3. All applicants for admission shall be selected on the basis of open

competition to determine their demonstrated and/or potential ability and

performance capabilities.