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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.
Behind every great creative project is a team that knows how to work together 🎬
These Nōssi students are mastering more than just their individual crafts - they`re learning to lead. In our small cohorts, every student gets personalized mentorship while developing the collaborative skills that make creative leaders.
While other schools treat you like a number, our faculty is showing students how real creative teams operate in Nashville`s thriving scene.
From day one, our students build portfolios that demonstrate both technical skill and leadership potential. That`s the Nōssi difference - immediate employability with long-term career growth.
Visit our website to learn more about our programs and see how we`re launching Nashville`s next generation of creative leaders.
#leadership #mentorship #creative #portfolio
🎉 Happy Birthday to our President & CEO Cyrus Vatandoost! We are so thankful for you continuing to see the value in your mom’s vision and legacy for Nōssi College of Art & Design! 💙 🎨
💙 SENIOR EXHIBITION SUMMER 2025 💙
🗓️ Thursday, August 14th
🕚 CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS: 11a-1p / please rsvp at the link in our bio 🔗
🔷 FAMILY & FRIENDS: 1:30-3p
🏆 STUDENT AWARDS: 3p
📍 Nōssi College of Art & Design, 590 Creative Way, Madison, TN 37115
🖥️ @caledesignco
#seniorshow #summerterm
"Wait, that`s not working. Let me show you why."
This is mentorship in action at Nōssi. No lecture halls with 200 anonymous faces. Just working professionals who know your name, understand your goals, and push you to think like the creative leader you`re becoming.
Our faculty don`t just teach current industry practices—they live them. They`re the ones winning awards, landing major clients, and shaping Nashville`s creative landscape. And in our small cohorts, that expertise becomes your competitive advantage.
Every project in the studio is a masterclass. Every day prepares you for the creative challenges waiting in Nashville`s booming industry.
Because great creative leaders aren`t born—they`re mentored.
Visit our website to learn more about our personalized approach to creative education.
#artmentor #creativeeducation #musicvideo
We 🫶 popping up at @nashvillefarmersmarket 🥗
Last weekend Chef Russ, Chef Zac, and our culinary students hosted another cooking demonstration & free tasting at the Nashville Farmers Market’s Summer Fest.
🍍Chef Zac made Al Pastor BBQ wraps with Pineapple pico
🍓 Chef Russ made a pavlova dessert
🍴 Find their recipes over on our blog
📍 Be sure to follow @nashvillefarmersmarket for updates on their next festival 👀
🔗 Find out more information about our two-year culinary degree at the link in bio
#farmersmarkets #culinaryarts
When your classroom is equipped like a professional studio 📸
Our photography and videography students don`t just learn about industry-standard equipment – they master it daily. Small cohorts mean every student gets hands-on time with the high-end gear that Nashville`s creative professionals depend on.
From technical skills to creative vision to business leadership – we`re building tomorrow`s creative leaders, not just today`s workers.
Because in Nashville`s booming creative economy, you need more than just technical skills. You need the confidence to lead.
Visit our website to explore our photography and videography programs and see why Nōssi graduates stand out in Nashville`s creative scene.
#creativecareers #photographystudent #nashvilleartist
When the clock`s ticking and clients are waiting, our culinary students don`t just survive—they thrive. 🔥
Watch them transform under real pressure at live catering events, where every minute counts and every dish matters. This isn`t practice kitchen work. This is Nashville`s creative community counting on them to deliver excellence.
In Music City, creative professionals work under tight deadlines every day. Our students learn to manage time like seasoned pros because they`re working with actual clients from day one. Faculty mentors guide them through each challenge, building both technical skills and the leadership mindset that separates career-ready graduates from the crowd.
Small cohorts mean personalized coaching. Real deadlines mean real growth. Nashville connections mean real opportunities.
Ready to launch your creative career where it counts? Schedule a campus tour to see Nōssi for yourself.
#culinaryschool #nashvillearts #creativecareers
THE SHOOT vs THE SHOT in PH 270: Sports / Photojournalism Photography 🛹
📍 Two Rivers Skate Park
📸: A. Buckley @a.b._photographyy / C.Miller @ohcupidphotography / S. Amaya @stivenamaya_06 / T. Smith / A. Hargrove @imnott.aceee / R. Wynn @rebekahwynnphotography / R. Thomas @ryesrecords / & more!
🎥 BTS clips @tomstanfordphotography
#skatepark #sportsphoto #artcollege
This is what fearless creativity looks like. ✨
This isn`t just about mastering camera settings. It`s about developing the creative confidence that turns artists into industry leaders. Every critique session, every bold experiment, every mentor conversation builds toward one goal: launching careers that shape Nashville`s creative future. Our Nossi instructors like @sammyhearn are shaping our students in the studio by emboldening them to dream big.
Discover how personalized mentorship accelerates your creative journey. Learn more about our programs on our website.
#artschool #confidence #creativity
🎬 Our Photography and Video students just experienced the future of creative work firsthand.
At an industry field trip at @vu.network they learned how leading Nashville studios are thoughtfully integrating AI tools into their creative workflows—not to replace creativity, but to amplify it.
From rapid concept visualization to enhanced post-production techniques, our students explored how AI can accelerate ideation while keeping human creativity at the center.
This is exactly what sets Nōssi apart: We don`t just teach you software. We prepare you for the evolving creative landscape where AI literacy is essential for leadership.
While other schools scramble to catch up, our students are already mastering these tools with expert faculty guidance in our signature small cohorts.
Ready to lead Nashville`s creative future? Visit our website to apply now.
#creativeeducation #photographystudent #videography #nashvillecreative
"Tell me why you made that choice."
Four words that separate creative followers from creative leaders.
During final portfolio reviews, our Photography students don`t just showcase their work – they defend their artistic decisions to our panel of instructors. It`s transformative. It`s exactly what Nashville`s creative employers are looking for.
At Nōssi, our small cohorts mean every student gets personalized mentorship from working professionals who know Nashville`s creative landscape inside and out. Our faculty don`t just teach technique – they guide you through real critiques that mirror what you`ll face in the industry.
From day one, you`re building a portfolio that tells your story. By graduation, you`re ready to lead creative teams and launch your career in Nashville`s thriving arts community.
This is how Nashville`s next generation of creative leaders is born. One portfolio review at a time. Discover your leadership potential. Learn more about our programs on our website.
#leadership #artschool #nashville #creativity
The difference between following trends and leading industries? Mastering the fundamentals first. 🚀
Our illustration program builds creative leaders who understand their craft inside and out. When AI tools become part of the workflow, our graduates guide the vision – they don`t get replaced by it.
In Nashville`s thriving creative scene, employers need leaders who can direct projects, mentor teams, and deliver exceptional results. Our students develop these skills through personalized faculty mentorship and real-world client work.
From publishing creative direction to animation leadership to building your own freelance empire – we`re preparing you for career paths that matter.
Small cohorts. Expert faculty. Big career outcomes.
Learn more about our programs on our website.
#artcareers #creativeleadership #illustration
“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