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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.
💀🖊️ Skeletons, shadows, and sweet treats
In Basic Drawing 101, students explored surface textures and lighting conditions by sketching a classic still life… with a twist. This time, the subject was a skeleton, perfect for practicing form, tone, and reflected light. 😉
🍬 Bonus: Laird brought candy for his class to keep the creativity flowing!
➡️ Check out our haunted Illustration Program at the link in bio.
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🔪🔥 Culinary Club: Chopped Edition!
Once a month, Nossi Culinary turns up the heat, and last Friday’s challenge did not disappoint. Led by Chef Zac, this hands-on challenge was all about creativity, technique, and a little friendly competition.
🏆 Winners were Veronica Robertson for perfectly butchering a chicken, and to Anna Palmer for serving up the best Korean corndogs!
➡️ Learn more about our 2-Year Culinary Program at the link in bio.
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📸🤠 Nossi Student Street Photography
After hitting Broadway for a hands-on street photography session, students from Allie Goodwin’s Intro to Photography class captured everything from neon lights to quiet moments in motion.
📷 Maddie Lee | @maddiee.lee222
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Kit | @kitcouturee
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Peyton Wyatt | @615.spidey
Swipe through to see how students turned one of Nashville’s busiest streets into a canvas. 🎸
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🍽️💒 Nossi Caters the Beaty Wedding
On October 19th, Nossi students teamed up with Chef Russell Ransom to cater Zakk and Mary Beth Beaty’s wedding at The Cordelle in downtown Nashville.
The Menu:
🦀 Crab Puffs
🐖 Fig and Pig Bites
🍅 Bruschetta on Crostini
🍄 Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
🍤 Bacon-Wrapped Blackened Shrimp
Shoutout to LaWayne Ruffin, Elijah Rivera, Veronica Robertson, Roy Hooper, and Conner Webb for bringing flavor and professionalism to this unforgettable day.
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📰✨ Taylor Stringer takes on Nashville Scene
We’re proud to celebrate Graphic Design student Taylor Stringer @novemblue_illustration who designed the latest @nashvillescene cover while interning with their team.
Taylor’s work highlights the Old Nashville Encyclopedia feature - a look back at the city’s history before it became the nation’s “it” city.
🖌️ Learn more about our Graphic Design Program at the link in our bio!
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🎥✨ Nossi’s Tom Stanford led the multimedia conversation
Tom took the mic as panel moderator at this month’s @contenteconomynash event, guiding a powerful conversation on the future of visual storytelling.
From balancing authenticity vs. polish to choosing the right tools for the job, Tom helped unpack what today’s creators need to know to connect with audiences through motion, animation, and multimedia.
With insights from industry leaders like Jeremy Cowart, Stuart Deming, Megan Grisolano, Val Hoeppner, and Ashley Circeo, this session was packed with real-world strategies for content that doesn’t just stop the scroll, it moves people.
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📄🎨 Athens Paper visits Nossi
Graphic Design students welcomed Kelley McLaughlin from @athenspaper for a deep dive into the world of print! From paper types and weights to finishing techniques and stock selection, Kelley shared how the right paper can elevate any design.
Free samples, expert insights, and hands-on learning made this an unforgettable experience. Learn more about our Graphic Design program at the link in bio!
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📸🌄 Landscape Photography BTS
Jordan Rocque’s Landscape Photography class explored Narrows of the Harpeth State Park, practicing HDR techniques, panoramic shots, and capturing everything from sweeping scenery to the smallest wildlife details.
Hands-on experiences like this give students the chance to sharpen their skills in real time with in and around Nashville. 🌿
👉 Learn more about our Photography Program at the link in bio!
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Nossi visits Picasso at Monthaven 🎨🖌️
Maureen O’Brien and Mark Fleming brought their students to @monthavenarts to experience The Unknown Picasso: Selections from the Marina Picasso Estate Collection, running through 11/9.
From rare lithographs to never-before-seen works, students had the chance to see the legendary artist’s career up close. Experiences like this connect classroom learning to the wider art world and inspire the next generation of creators.
👉 Learn more about our Illustration Program at the link in bio.
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Pumpkin cat speedpaint 🎃🐾
Watch student Savannah Schaffer illustrate a phone case for their Production Art class just in time for spooky season!
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🙌 Strengthening creative education across Middle Tennessee!
Nossi`s Dr. Mark Mabry and Tracy Ratliff recently connected with Jeffrey Ball, Digital Arts & Design teacher at Hendersonville High School.
Together, they’ll serve on Hendersonville’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Council, working to build stronger partnerships between NCAD and HHS to better prepare students for college, careers, and the evolving creative workforce.
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📸 Street photography on Broadway
Allie Goodwin’s Intro to Photography class hit Broadway in Nashville to capture the energy, movement, and stories of the street. From challenges to creative wins, students learned why this iconic strip is the perfect classroom. 🎸
👉 Learn more about our Photography Program at the link in bio!
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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