| Thanks to our creative community of students, alumni, faculty & staff, and supporters, there’s never a dull moment at Nossi College of Art. Check out the latest news and press mentions coming out of Tennessee’s only private art college. |
In 2019, Nossi College of Art launched a campaign designed to highlight what makes a Nossi College of Art student unique. As creatives, we enjoy being edgy and standing out because we are dedicated to our individuality and image. In college, many art school students discover their passions, new interests, and non-negotiables as they develop […]
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Congratulations to two Nossi College of Art Kappa Pi Eta Tau members! We had one student and one alumnus recognized by the Kappa Pi International Art Society as 2019 scholarship recipients!| Kappa Pi is a student-empowering organization providing peers with opportunities to create relationships, build character and foster career development in the arts. From fine art
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You’ve probably heard your friends or maybe your parents say the words “Free College.” Almost instantly, you start thinking of the souped-up car you can get or the whole new wardrobe you can buy now that your college will be 100% free! Forget Ramen Noodles, you can now afford lobster tails and caviar (yuck). Hold
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When Nossi College of Art heard the Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center needed a complete campaign rebrand, we challenged some of our top-producing students to take on the job and help this nonprofit with their creative needs. The Nashville Wildlife Conservation is dedicated to bringing environmental education into lower-income areas. These areas tend to lack the
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Nossi All Access encourages art students to gain professional experience by connecting with local nonprofits needing creative assistance and support. After teaming up with YMCA Community Action Program, Y-CAP, in East Nashville, Nossi College of Art wanted to help brighten up the Y-CAP campus with a community mural. Rachel Folk, the Y-CAP Community Outreach Director,
Kappa Pi Past President Creates Mural for YCAP Read More »
Nossi College of Art’s 2019 commencement speaker, Greg Upchurch, studied music at the University of Central Oklahoma before starting a storied career as a drummer. He famously worked with Chris Cornell in the late 90s for Chris’ solo album and tour and Upchurch was the drumming backbone for other rock bands including Eleven, Puddle of
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When Barbara Palacios and Lluvia Agustin contacted Nossi College of Art and encouraged students and alumni to submit ideas for her upcoming children’s book series, Nossi College had just one response, “Challenge Accepted!” Lluvia is the founder and owner of The Agustin Agency, a global literary agency connecting authors with audiences around the world. “I’m
Mikal Barker Wins Illustration Scholarship Award Read More »
The creative world is defined by its constant change and technological developments. As a creative professional, you know this better than the average person. You also know how essential it is to keep up-to-date with industry trends to see success in the real world. Nossi College of Art & Design provides alumni a means to
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Remembering a Beautiful Soul Maggie Thompson Phipps was a 2007 Nossi College of Art Photography graduate. In addition to her brilliant personality, Maggie was known by her special ability to capture a person’s essence through her photography. Unfortunately, Maggie passed away in 2016 after a hard-fought battle against brain cancer. Her family has set up
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Growing up in Persia (modern-day Iran), Nossi Vatandoost began painting at an early age. In high school, she developed a style for Persian miniatures using watercolor and gouache. Her love for art continued after high school, guiding her to Heidelberg University in Germany to study fine art. While in Germany, inspiration to paint landscapes and
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