Welcome to Nossi, The Nashville Art School

Founded by Nossi Vatandoost in 1973, Nōssi has become a creative oasis as an art & design college in Nashville. At Nossi, we strive to nurture creative minds and help artists achieve their dreams. Offering degree programs in Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration Technologies, Photography and Video & Film.

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Adult & Military Students

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Culinary Arts

Discover the Culinary Arts Degree Program at Nossi

Graphic Design

Discover the Graphic Design Degree Program at Nossi

Illustration Technologies

Discover the Illustration Technoligies Degree Program at Nossi

Photography

Discover the Photography Degree Program at Nossi

Video & Film

Discover the Video & Film Degree Program at Nossi

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Art and Design College Nashville

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Our Art and Design College Nashville Campus

Creative careers are thriving in Music City! Located a few minutes from downtown Nashville, Nossi places you in the middle of one of the top cities in the nation.

Nossi's PACE - Professional Accelerated Career Experience

Music. Fashion. Sports. Events. Theater. Non-Profits. Connect with important Nashville industries to produce a professional portfolio by graduation through project-based work within the Nashville Professional Creative Community! It's the best way to get hands-on experience with a creative college in Nashville.

We had an amazing time hosting another cooking demonstration at @nashvillefarmersmarket Strawberry Jubilee last weekend! 

🍓 Check out the Summer Strawberry Salad recipe over on our blog (linked in bio!)

🍓 Don’t miss us at the next @nashvillefarmersmarket festival: 2025 Summer Fest on June 14th! 

#farmer #strawberry

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The Photo & Video students who went on the class trip to Iceland just submitted their portfolios! Check out a teaser of images & the locations they visited over on the blog. Stay tuned for #nossistudentwork 💙😎🏔️ #linkinbio #iceland

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WE’RE SO BACK 😎 Catch us hosting culinary demonstrations & free tastings at @nashvillefarmersmarket Strawberry Jubilee THIS Saturday May 10th from 10a-2p 🍓 

 🎥 @zakkbeaty 
#farmersmarkets #festival

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Less than one week til we’re back in the classroom! Summer 2025 are you ready!? 👏😎

#painting #behindthescenes

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#timelapse by recent Nōssi Illustration Technologies graduate Hadley Kennedy @thespudwitheyes via our Spring semester Social Media Intern Kathleen Dooley @kathleendartistry 

Thank you Hadley & Kathleen!
🎨 @thespudwitheyes 
#speedpaintingvideo

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MCFW @musiccityfoodandwine recap! Our Chefs and Culinary students had the opportunity to volunteer this weekend to represent Nōssi College, a partner of the Music City Food & Wine Festival in Centennial Park with @nashvillescene @us_foods 

The Grand Tasting on Saturday where our students got to prepare, plate, and serve a dish to patrons. Additionally, students were able to assist the four incredible local Chefs who were competing in the 16th annual Iron Fork. 

Thank you to @musiccityfoodandwine & your partners for having us.

Special thank you to Chef Chris Crary of @1hotel.nashville @1kitchennashville Chef Giovanna Orsino of @tuttidagio Chef Edgar Victoria of @alebrijenash and Chef Jess Lambert of @etchrestaurant for allowing our students to be a part of your team for the evening. 

Finally, Congratulations to Chef Jess and @etchrestaurant for the 2025 win!! 🏆 

#musiccityusa #mcfw #ironfork

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💙THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR: NŌSSI GRADUATION 👏 

Find all the details on our FAQ page, linked in bio <nossi.edu/graduationfaq>

📍 @gaylordoprylandresort 
🎓GRADUATES: Arrive by 10:30am
🎓FAMILIES & FRIENDS: Doors open at 12pm
🎓CEREMONY: Begins at 1pm

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“Our comprehensive curriculum will give students a balanced and complete culinary experience unmatched by other programs in the Southeast, preparing them for an array of incredible career opportunities across the hospitality industry.”
-Chef Anthony Mandriota, Culinary Arts Department Chair

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