Participation in the Talent Hunt is open for the following areas of performing and visual art: 
1. Music: Vocal and instrumental; classical, contemporary (i.e., Broadway, gospel, jazz, movie score, Top 40). A printed copy of the music (score for the judges to analyze) is required. 
2. Dance: hip hop, ballet, modern dance, jazz, and tap. 
3. Dramatic Interpretation: rap, poetry, oration, monologue, etc. (Printed script must be provided for each judge). 
4. Visual Art: sculpture, photography, drawing and painting. (3 to 5 pieces for judging)

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Rules for Participation in the Local, State, District, and International Talent Hunt Programs:
1. The contestant must be a high school student who has not advanced beyond a senior at the time of the local Talent Hunt competition.
2. Contestants who are homeschooled must present verification from their residential school district that they are a high school student.
3. All participants must memorize their performances, and the pieces are to be dignified and in good taste, including instrumental numbers. Performances which are not memorized cannot be considered for prizes.
4. Track music may be used for accompaniment if there are no lead instrumental or background vocals included on the track.
5. The Talent Hunt is a competition on the local, state, and district levels.
6. At the international level, the Talent Hunt is a demonstration only! There is no adjudication at this level. All guidelines at the district level will apply for the international demonstration.
7. The presentation performed or presented at the local level shall be the same as performed at the state, district, and international levels. A request to change a performance must be approved and documented by the chairman of the state, district or international program.
8. The chapter is responsible for all expenses incurred with taking its contestant to the State or District Talent Hunt as applicable.