About us
Cornish College of the Arts was founded in 1914 by Nellie Cornish to foster a fully integrated, creative education for students in Seattle, Washington, focusing on visual and performing arts instruction.
Cornish is located in the Denny Triangle area, where its various buildings are in close proximity to theatres, museums, concert halls, and galleries, which will enable enhanced real-life experiences for the students.
Key Highlights:
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Details
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Established
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1914
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Location
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Seattle, Washington
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Degrees Offered
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Dance, Design, Film & Media, Interior Architecture, Music, Performance Production, and Theatre.
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Accreditation
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
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Campus Environment
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Urban campus in Denny Triangle, surrounded by theatres, museums, music venues, and galleries
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Recent Development
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Announced intent to merge with Seattle University in December 2024, aiming to become its flagship arts program by May 2025.
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Mission Statement
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To provide students aspiring to become practising artists with an educational program of the highest possible quality in an environment that nurtures creativity and intellectual curiosity while preparing them to contribute to society as artists, citizens, and innovators.
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