When aspiring artists and motivated musicians graduate from high school, there are plenty of art schools and performing arts colleges that are eager to help them develop their talents. Some are dedicated art schools that offer traditional majors like painting and ballet or more specialized areas of study like film scoring and interior architecture. Others are conventional universities that offer arts majors as part of a diverse range of disciplines.
Admission to colleges for performing arts and art schools often require an audition or the submission of a portfolio, allowing the schools to assess applicants’ best work. The process can be competitive and the standards high, but students admitted to art school get to study the history of their field, learn techniques from accomplished professionals, and immerse themselves in the practice of creating art. Studying within a college arts program may be a great choice even for students who have no plans to hang their work in galleries or perform on stage. A major in music therapy could help a student use his passion to help others. Studying graphic design could lead to a career in marketing. And focusing on sculpture or drawing could form the foundation for work in the museum world. Our listings let you learn more about the wide range of options available so you can choose the best art school for your passions and ambitions.
Featured Performing & Visual Arts Colleges For Teens
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Cornish College of the Arts.
This premier private college located in Seattle, Washington, offers undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Music programs in both the visual and performing ... (more)
University of Puget Sound is an independent liberal arts college with 50+ areas of study, including Studio Art/Art History and Theatre Arts, as well as ... (more)
For over 50 years, AMDA has been celebrated as one of America’s premier performing arts institutes. With New York and Los Angeles campuses, AMDA offers four-year ... (more)
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Texas Tech: Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts.
The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts at Texas Tech University is known for its world-class faculty and traditions of excellence, ... (more)
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre: Home of the Meisner Technique is a private, non-profit conservatory program located in the heart of NYC providing ... (more)
Charting an uncommon course in higher education for more than 160 years, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a ... (more)
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The Theatre School at DePaul University.
One of America's oldest and most-respected theatre conservatories, we prepare students for careers in professional theatre and throughout the entertainment industry. Offering 15 BFA majors ... (more)
Recognized nationally and internationally for an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to visual arts education since 1886, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) offers pre-college programs, ... (more)
THE BLACKBIRD ACADEMY - PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF AUDIO Learn Studio Engineering and Live Sound Engineering on the best gear, from top engineers, producers, recording artists ... (more)
The Hartt School is the performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford with degree programs in music, dance, and theatre. Educational focus is on ... (more)
The James Pearson Duffy Department of Art and Art History is educating the next generation of visual artists, designers, and art historians. WSU is a ... (more)
DePaul School of Music offers music students the unique opportunity to learn from a faculty of working, professional musicians in a collaborative, performance-focused environment. DePaul ... (more)
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Rutgers University: Mason Gross School of the Arts.
The Mason Gross School of the Arts offers musicians, theater artists, dancers, and visual artists a creative space within a stimulating research university. Our intimate ... (more)
Gettysburg’s Sunderman Conservatory provides excellent, comprehensive musical training grounded in the liberal arts for students who seek to make music integral to their lives, whether ... (more)
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Massey University: College of Creative Arts.
The College of Creative Arts - Toi Rauwhārangi at Massey University is based in Wellington, New Zealand’s vibrant capital city. We offer internationally acclaimed and ... (more)
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Rider University: Westminster College of the Arts.
Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University is known for its excellence in preparing generations of distinguished artists and educators and offering every Rider ... (more)
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University of Colorado-Denver: The College of Arts & Media.
The College of Arts & Media at CU Denver knows that talented creators and innovators deserve careers doing what they love. CAM leverages the real-world ... (more)
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Syracuse University: College of Visual & Performing Arts.
Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (SU:VPA) in Syracuse, New York, is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire ... (more)
With a rich history in higher education that spans more than 150 years, Kean University is a world-class university offering more than 48 undergraduate and ... (more)
The South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University trains professional visual, musical and theatrical artists who are serious about both their art and ... (more)
SUNY Cortland is an academic community dedicated to diverse learning experiences. Students grow as engaged citizens with a strong social conscience fostered by outstanding teaching, ... (more)
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts.
Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. CCAD has 12 ... (more)
The School of Arts and Communication at Pacific Lutheran University houses the departments of Art & Design, Communication, Music, and Theatre & Dance. Presenting over ... (more)
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University of Houston: Kathrine McGovern College of the Arts.
The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston, is a dynamic powerhouse of creativity and collaboration in one of America’s ... (more)
Hussian College Los Angeles is the first and only college of its kind, created with a major Hollywood studio, offering Accredited BA + BFA Degrees. ... (more)
Laguna College of Art + Design has a location like no other, in a beachside community that lives and breathes creativity -- Laguna Beach, California. ... (more)
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University of South Carolina: School of Music.
The University of South Carolina School of Music offers more than 20 music undergraduate and graduate degrees. Heavily reduced tuition rates are available for out-of-state ... (more)
CSU is a student-focused center of scholarly excellence that provides an exceptional education in the arts & more. With 175+ academic programs and facilities in iconic Playhouse Square, ... (more)
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Co-Founded by Sir Paul McCartney in 1996, has quickly established a reputation as one of the worlds leaders for ... (more)
Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is a leading UK university offering three year undergraduate and one year graduate programmes in art, design and media ... (more)
The Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music offers professional bachelors degrees with an emphasis on experiential learning. The Conservatory is an artistic community within a ... (more)
Loyola University New Orleans, a Jesuit and Catholic institution of higher education, welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and prepares them to lead meaningful lives with ... (more)
Located in the heart of London, UK, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama has a long reputation of developing talented creatives who enjoy ... (more)
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Anderson University-The South Carolina School of the Arts.
Anderson University in South Carolina is a selective, comprehensive university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus and online. Students can choose among 36 ... (more)
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the nation's most influential art and design schools, offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum designed to ... (more)
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University of Mary Washington.
Come to University of Mary Washington and pursue your passion. Studio Art. Music. Theatre. Professional training with master teachers in a liberal arts environment: Small ... (more)
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The Curators of The University of Missouri on behalf of University of Missouri-Kansas City: Conservatory of Music and Da.
The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance is internationally recognized as a center for artistic excellence, innovation and engagement with our communities. In rehearsals, in ... (more)
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