The fine arts magnet program of the Dade County (Florida) public schools was evaluated. These programs offer intensive and specialized fine arts instruction and serve artistically talented students in five elementary, two middle/junior high, and two senior high schools. Focus is on such programs at the Moton Elementary, Perrine Elementary, Norland Middle, and Southwood Junior Schools, with a total magnet program enrollment of about 1,400 students. Data were collected via reviews and analyses of school records, and via administration of student, teacher, and parent surveys. Major findings were: (1) the program increased enrollment in three of the four schools evaluated in depth; (2) the black/non-black composition of the elementary population was improved; (3) parents, teachers, and students were generally satisfied with the program; (4) teacher hiring and retention procedures were successful for these schools; (5) entry criteria were effective in selecting talented students; (6) no negative adjustment consequences for participants who entered non-magnet areas were found; (7) a positive impact on the regular program was reported; (8) three of four principals indicated funding was not adequate; and (9) most teachers felt that there is a need for curriculum development in their speciality and improvement of staff development for talent program teachers. The overall impact of the fine arts program was positive for parents, teachers, and students. Fourteen graphs and 17 tables are provided. Appendices contain survey instruments. (SLD)