An art school is an educational institution with a primary focus on the visual arts , especially illustration , painting , photography , sculpture , and graphic design Art schools are institutions with elementary, secondary, post-secondary or undergraduate, or graduate or postgraduate programs in these areas. Also in order to create rich arts integrated learning experiences, schools would be required stock up on more resources than they currently have. The Charter recognizes the operational capacity of the school to manage high quality mobility projects. Through a generous grant each year from the Mayerson Foundation, high school students have the unique opportunity to work with visiting artists from around the world. The Schools Liaison Office gives the student a holistic understanding of what is expected of them at university level.
The affordable and cost-effective setting of the program in a public high school encourages a greater socio-economic and geographic diversity of talented young artists, attracting students across Novato, Marin County and the wider Bay Area. NMSA is a public/private partnership comprised of a legislatively created, residential, public high school and the NMSA-Art Institute, a nonprofit art educational institution.
The school initiated two EU-Leonardo da Vinci projects: Knowhow (link to pdf booklets: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 ) and Knowhow 2 (link to pdf booklet) , and continues to develop projects and collaborations abroad on all school levels. On the other hand the schools efforts were backed by guidance and support from experts in the field of art and education.
Clubs, community service, and unique school events tailored to meet the interests of young artists, provide additional opportunities for expression and involvement. There are many schools that attest that arts and using art as education can invigorate and rejuvenate entire schools.
And, because we are one of the largest state art schools in Ohio, we are able to offer a diverse array of studio classes and study abroad opportunities, as well as the facilities and faculty to position students for successful internships and careers with organizations such as Disney Animation, Pixar and the Museum of Modern Art.