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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High School Students

Turn your raw creative talent into a successful career at Nossi.

Transfer Students

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Adult & Military Students

Discover your creative talents and advance your career goals.

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.

Recent Culinary Arts graduate Jake Letner @jake_letner2024 spills the tea 🫖 on the reason he chose Nōssi College of Art & Design 👀 

#thereason #culinary

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ART WE 🫶: ‘Venice and the Ottoman Empire’ on view at 📍 @fristartmuseum through 9/1

“Venice and the Ottoman Empire invites us on a journey to the Mediterranean Sea between 1400 and 1800. During this period, Venice—an astonishing city built on hundreds of small islands off the coast of northeast Italy—stood at the crossroads of a vast trade network connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe. The works of art are organized thematically; together and individually the objects tell fascinating stories. They include armor, glassware, metalwork, paintings, pottery, printed books, sculptures, and silk textiles. “ ©️ @fristartmuseum 

❗️VISIT: m, f, s 10a-5:30p / th 10a-8p, 5-8p free admission for college students / su 1-5:30p

#artweheart #downtownnashville

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A day in the life of Summer Social Media Intern & Nōssi Photography student @annastanfordphotography #dayinalife 

🎥 @annastanfordphotography

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DP 104 took class to the Gulch neighborhood to capture juxtaposition, POV, and center of interest.
 

#nossistudentwork 
📸 @mediabymatea @cooperaustin__ @statuesque.film @nahdyas.view #thegulch

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🎨 Community Event: "ARTOPIA: Building Community & Connections ⁠
Presented by HAPI, this Arts & Advocacy Conference will bring together artists, advocates, and visionaries for a vibrant day of connection and creativity rooted in the healing arts."⁠
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🗓 Thursday, June 26, 2025⁠
🕗 8a - 4p⁠
📍 Nossi College of Art & Design⁠
590 Creative Way, Nashville, TN 37115⁠
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UPDATE: at capacity! 
Visit @hapiarts link in bio to register for free. Open to all artists and community members!⁠
©️ @hapiarts

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IL 250: Open Studio students finishing up the last week of En Plein Air Painting. 

En Plein Air meaning “out of doors” relies on painting what you observe as it is. Stay tuned for the finished student work.

📍 @nashvillefarmersmarket & @gardens_of_babylon 

#illustration #enpleinair 
@moillustration

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Sneak Peek for @nashvillefarmersmarket ‘s Summer Fest this Saturday! Chef Zac, along with our culinary student volunteers will be preparing two dishes perfect to make at home using fresh and local ingredients. Check out the full segment over on @wsmvtv @todayinnashville 

🎥: @nashvillefarmersmarket

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@nashvillescene ‘s @bonnaroo bingo is back! This year’s Bingo was illustrated by Nōssi Graphic Design student @katconde through her @nashvillescene internship! 🤠 #bonnaroo 

Are you headed to the festival this year?

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Work from Culinary Capstone📍 Nōssi College of Art & Design 

🎥 POV: Chef Zac 

Which dish are you trying first?

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PH 270: Photojournalism class got to head down to Broadway during CMA FEST and capture the street happenings! 

🎥 @tomstanfordphotography 
#cma #cmafest #broadwaynashville

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Graphic Design student @katconde designed & illustrated this week’s cover of @nashvillescene 🤠 Thank you @nashvillescene for hosting a Nōssi student intern each semester!

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An inside peek into the presentations and critiques in GD 460: Advertising Art Direction. Check out the #nossistudentwork and feedback from graphic design & illustration peers. Well done students!!

#artdirecting #graphicdesign #illustrations

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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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