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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.
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
🎬VF 390 is hosting two FREE open to the public events on campus!
1️⃣ Comedy Show w/ @sethkaysofficial
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16th @ 7p
2️⃣ Poetry Showcase
🗓️ Thursday, July 24th @ 6p
🔗 Sign up / rsvp for a spot at the links in our bio!
Note: these events will be recorded for the VF 390 class project
Posters by VF students
#poetryshow #comedyshows
Picture this: You`re a senior at Nōssi, presenting your capstone project to a room full of Nashville`s creative directors, marketing managers, and business owners.
This isn`t just a final presentation – it`s your career launch moment.
Each semester, industry leaders mark their calendars for our Senior Exhibition because they know our graduates come ready to lead, not just follow. Small cohorts mean personalized mentorship. Real client work through our PACE program means portfolio-ready projects. Faculty who are working professionals mean current industry practices.
While students at larger schools get lost in the crowd, you`ll graduate with professors who know your name, your strengths, and exactly which Nashville companies need your unique creative leadership.
Your creative career starts with the right connections. Visit our website to apply now.
#creativeleadership #designportfolio #nashvillejobs #artcollege
🎥 : @zakkbeaty
Last month students in our Culinary Arts program got the opportunity to travel to Italy 🇮🇹 to visit Farmer Chef @casale_polegri
🍝 The eight day trip included copious amounts of cooking classes with Chef Lorenzo, workshops with chocolate, visiting a buffalo farm for mozzarella, truffle hunting, wine tastings, butcher shops, walking tours through olive oil trees and many group meals.
🫒Thank you Chef Lorenzo for having us! @casale_polegri
🔗 See more photos & the Itinerary over on our blog
🍴Learn more about our 2-year Culinary Arts program on our website.
📷 from Chef Anthony, Jeffrey Allen & Wyatt Farr @secondfarrphotography
#italy #chef #blacktruffle
From student to industry professional to guest mentor—Padrion Scott`s @pscottphotography journey shows the power of Nōssi`s creative leadership development.
Today, he`s leading photography projects across Nashville and sharing his expertise with the next generation of creative leaders. Through mandatory engagement, real-world client work, and faculty mentorship, our graduates step into the workforce ready to innovate and lead.
Padrion`s success story started in our small cohorts where faculty knew his strengths and pushed his potential. Where will your creative leadership journey begin?
Schedule a campus tour to see Nōssi for yourself.
#creativeleadership #creativecareer #nashvilleart
From student to creative entrepreneur in the heart of Nashville. 🚀
Watch how Nōssi students are launching their own creative ventures while still in school. They are learning business skills alongside design expertise.
This isn`t just about creating beautiful work—it`s about building the entrepreneurial mindset that drives creative careers forward.
Our working professional faculty bring current industry practices directly into the classroom. They know what it takes to succeed in Nashville`s creative economy because they`re living it every day.
Small cohorts. Personal mentorship. Real-world experience. This is how creative leaders are born.
Learn more about our programs on our website.
#creativeentrepreneur #nashvilleartist #designstudent #artschool
SUMMER 2025 BIG WALL WINNERS in PHOTOGRAPHY are up!🏆
Congratulations again to @saldierna_photography @foodographybyhill @malyncharlise.jpg @mveldmanphoto @emmabeck02 on being featured! 📷 #nossistudentwork #nashvilleart
Thank you @tomstanfordphotography & @nossiphotocage for the display
“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