My experience with Mrs. Swinger at Nossi College of Art has been disappointing and concerning. Her…read moreinteractions with certain students often come across as rude and unprofessional, creating an environment that feels dismissive and unsupportive. There appears to be little regard for students' feelings or personal circumstances, which is especially troubling in a creative learning environment where encouragement and respect are essential. Students attend Nossi to learn, grow, and develop their artistic abilities not to feel singled out or discouraged. When a classroom becomes hostile or uncomfortable, it affects students' motivation, confidence, and overall willingness to attend. No student should feel unwelcome or hesitant to come to class due to the behavior of an instructor. If this is the standard being upheld, it raises important questions about the values the school promotes and the environment it strives to provide for those investing their time, trust, and tuition. A positive, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere should be a priority, and I hope these concerns are taken seriously for the benefit of current and future students.

I started my experience here at their "dorms" these are absolutely not fit for living. They do not…read moretell you who you are living with until the day you move in. The photos on the website are extremely minimal and outdated. We all paid for them blindly. $700++ to live in a crumbling building with roaches, bedbugs, black mold, no hot water, broken elevators, no parking, and NO DOORS ON YOUR ROOM. oh and also they sold a building to another school (without informing tenants) and since there has been endless catcalling, littering, car break-ins, theft, and firearms being present. Also their solution to the black mold growing in the a/c units (that do not work btw, in summer the rooms reach 90 degrees easily) is just locking the door to the unit so you can't see it! They do not care about all of the bugs and mess, in fact they blame you for it! Also they won't tell you this online but if you have the 6 person room, two rooms are in absolute darkness (i swore this is illegal). Now on to the actual school. Instructors are actually quite good. You do a whole lot of nothing in your four hours but thats not horrible. For most programs, they require you to print and mount your projects. Recently, Cyrus decided our printers weren't making him enough money ($1 per page btw) and sold them! So there is no longer anywhere to print on campus unless you ask the front desk. I'm sure not being able to print your projects was just a necessary budget cut so Cyrus can have ANOTHER tesla or porsche (he has multiple) You will just go to class and go home because there are no clubs and no events on campus (also they buy expired food for the vending machines AND took away our fork privileges for no real reason ). Despite all advertising, here are no mental health or general health resources available ON campus, the "therapist" is never there. If you have any issue with the school and try to bring it up, the only way to get through is say you're dropping out. Almost every person I know has dropped out or has considered it frequently. Financial aid office WILL lose your payments and try to charge you twice and say you never sent the money, they will lose any and all paperwork, and honestly they have no idea who anyone at this school is because they have charged students multiple times, made duplicates of students, and more. To conclude, (although I could keep going all day) save your money and go somewhere else. Vol state probably has better programs for a better price. Or at the very least, live in an off campus apartment (but hey be my guest if you don't want to keep your car and you love bugs crawling on you while you sleep) 1/10

It was a great experience. Everyone was so kind and encouraging!! Definitely worth it.read more

Our daughters did a mix of a summer art camp and the art buffet recently. They had a wonderful time…read moreand made fantastic art. We'll be back!

First of all, I am not and never will be a student of Watkins. Second, I have never been taught by…read morea teacher from this school nor worked for Watkins. That being said, let me list the ways that from that perspective, I can provide you with my 4-star review and why they don't get a 5th star. 1. They are creative - I don't mean, they know how to use crafts and make pretty things. I mean that they have a staff and student body that is committed to creating what they envision and they WILL create it. They have the know-how and motivation to do that. 2. I am actress - from that perspective, I have been on several sets with Watkins directors, producers, production designers, ADs and DPs and they are fun-loving and ready to work. They're not afraid of a challenge. 3. Organizationally they've come a long way (sans the final star). Having worked with a local production company as a producer/and various other titles, I've found that communication is key. I will simply state that one must be ready to be open, prompt, and particularly amiable with clients they need to keep and new clients they'd like to work with long-term. It's a relationship and those take work. Finally, I like this school very much, from my POV. It's a great opportunity for creatives who attend and those who'd like to help create (moi) something memorable - something that will be there to reflect upon and hopefully, frame by frame, help to inspire and influence minds and create future filmmakers and individuals who will do so with integrity. There you have it. Take it or leave it. Or try it out for yourself. :)

Hey everyone, good luck with your career,and have fun doing 48 hour film 2011, one note though: if…read moreyou decide to team up with Brent miller or his productions (thinkbirdie films) make sure that hold on to a copy of your actor agreement BEFORE START FILMING. protect your actor rights. I know there are great film makers in Watkins college, I recommend to work with those professional ones.

I have taken maybe a dozen classes here, and the teachers and owners are absolutely wonderful…read more A few things to note: The facility is prone to heat and cold weather changes, as it is a tent. Bring appropriate workout attire, especially if it is chilly. There isn't a consistent or structured curriculum as with some aerial gyms. (The upside of this is that you don't have to sign up for a class series, you can drop in, and the teacher can teach to the level of the folks in the class.) Some teachers do much more difficult moves in level 1 than others. As with all aerial gyms, push yourself but also listen to your body. If something is more advanced than you're ready for, ask for an alternative skill to work on. One of the areas the instructors and owners here really excel at is watching for proper form and conditioning. That's important to preventing injury.

As a student of Nashville school of the arts, I am proud that I go to the school. I am getting a…read moregreat education that I couldn't have had if I had gone to another zoned school. Because the school is pretty small, you get more attention. The environment is open and accepting. The problems that come with the school are not by NSA, but by metro schools. Most problems have to do with the hideous building. I love NSA, I recommend it highly.

I went to school here from the 3rd grade through high school a long time ago. It was a wonderful…read moreschool that prepared me for the future. I graduated from the University of Tennessee undergraduate and graduate school and loved it but most of my graduating class went to Ivy League schools, Vanderbilt and even Cal Tech .If you are a high level student and want a high level education the University School of Nashville will provide you with a great education.

I clearly don't have any kiddos but I had to give a shout-out to the University School of Nashville…read morebecause I have toured the campus a couple of times and recently attended their annual Artclectic event and was very impressed with this top notch K-12 educational facility. The campus is beautiful especially with recent state of the art renovations and the staff that I have encountered were all very passionate about leveraging a student's, artistic, intellectual and athletic potential. As we all know education is a major issue in our country but this school appears to be part of the elite schools that offer an outstanding educational experience from grade school through high school graduation. It's going to cost you though, with grade school tuition at around $16,000 a year and high-school hovering at $18,000.... you must invest or pray to god they offer your student financial aid which is available. The good news is USN gives over $1.8 million in need-based financial aid to 18% of the students. Even attending the Artclectic event showcased how USN truly invests into it's educational model and really stands out from the pack of sub-par schools that are unfortunately part of the thread of the city.

Bennett Galleries is truly a special place, and the level of care and craftsmanship they put into…read moretheir work shows in every detail. I brought in a Bluebird Café poster that meant a lot to me, and they helped me transform it into something that feels like a true piece of art. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was working with people who genuinely appreciate not just framing, but the meaning behind what you bring to them. They took the time to guide me through different options, explaining the choices without overwhelming me, and helped me select a frame and glass that elevated the piece beautifully. The final result exceeded my expectations--it looks like something you would see in a gallery, not just hanging in a home. It was an investment, but absolutely worth it for something so personal and lasting. Every time I look at it, it brings me right back to that experience. If you have something meaningful that you want to preserve and display in a way that does it justice, Bennett Galleries is the place to go. I don't frame things just to decorate--I frame them to remember, and they understood that completely

The only place I would ever trust with my art. The selection is incredible and the service is top…read morenotch. They are very transparent about your project and give you the best options you can find in the city. Their work is consistent and beautifully done! Love these guys!

Art & Soul is a Nashville TREASURE when it comes to gathering creative, welcoming, non-judgmental,…read moreauthentic artist-types! I have LOVED everything I've ever participated in at Art & Soul over the last 18+ years. Yowza. Classes and workshops are playful and supportive. There's drawing, clay, collage, movement, sound, creative writing, painting, mixed media, book & paper arts, printmaking and more... but Art & Soul also puts on monthly fun and interesting FREE community movie nights, FREE poetry & spoken word parties, special events, & arts shows. The cost is reasonable and in-line with what many other studios charge but this place is different -- the people are grounded, seeking, magical folks. They really build community -- you feel A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER. It's also group-owned by local artists who sustain the space cooperatively and use it when there are no classes going on. This is a HIDDEN GEM! It's right in the 12th South area, which is cool, but they need a satellite in East Nashville too!

I co-work a lot, so there are two main things I look for:…read more Outlets Parking This place is great at 1/2 of these things. Parking is perfect. Plenty of room to park. They have started doing a little better about having outlet options, but mainly at those tall, long skinny tables. The ones that aren't necessarily great for working because they're so high up and can make your legs feel weird after awhile. Haha. The other semi complaint I have is that they close early. 3 pm is early when you want to try and work. Drinks are good. I don't drink a ton of coffee these days, but what I've had there was good. I get either their chai or matcha. Both of those I enjoy! I had a sandwich there recently. I wanted to roll my eyes at the price truthfully. However, when it came.. WOAH. It was GIANT. I was thoroughly impressed. It was really really good. I had to take half of it home and put it in the fridge. When I came back home hours later... it was STILL GOOD. The bread was not soggy either! That's HUGE! Ok so overall, I highly recommend this place and it's one of my go to spots.

Glashaus has really great vibes and some cool glass pieces to check out or shop inside the shop…read more I tried their Ghost Coffee, but sadly it wasn't very good--might have just been an off day. I'd still consider going back since they're open fairly late, which I really appreciate. There's a small parking lot next to the shop, which is convenient. Overall, a fun spot for the atmosphere even if the coffee didn't quite hit for me.

I have been here to do a couple self tape auditions. It's an amazing set up with great gear and…read moreevery prop you could imagine. William is kind and accommodating (not to mention a great reader), making it a great environment to audition in. There's several different background colors and lighting set ups that they manipulate to make it look either bright and fluffy for a sitcom or lighter comedy, or darker and gritty for more dramatic work. Great experience, I would highly recommend this place!

Can't say enough great things about the 4th wall. William knows the business and cares about his…read morestudents. My daughter has been there for a year now and has really grown in her craft and had a lot of fun while doing it. The only recommendation I would have is that this is for someone who is serious about putting the work in to grow as an actor but if you are then this is a wonderful place to learn and grow out of your comfort zone.

There isn't really a category that I can post this to. This…read moreis space that provides artist workshops, art instruction, painting demonstrations used by local and traveling artists that come into Nashville to give painting workshops to those that want to improve their ability to paint and see perspective. If you have any desire to learn to paint, to work on your passion, your hobby, then get on Jeannie Smith's email and she'll send you info on who is coming to town or which local artist is giving workshops. I LOVE this space, I love the artists that come through town and give us the opportunity to work with our passion... Art. Those devoted to the arts, love this place, worship this place and try to go to as many workshops as one can afford. If you have a passion to paint, to learn to paint, the desire to improve your painting skills, this is the place to be.. And you will love those that come here as well, to share your passion. Be a part of an eclectic group of creators, devoted to the arts. Come join others for a workshop, a painting demonstration, get your hands into color, passion, art. We are a very special group of individuals that come to this space and share our love of art. I am one of those artists that can't get enough practice and this place fulfills my passion.

Great place for art classes. Reasonable prices / good value, nice people, great music.read more