Washington Art Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs: Film, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Animation, Web Design, Game Design, Interior Design, Photography...
Major Cities: Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Federal Way, Kennewick, Kent, Kirkland, Lakewood, Richland, Seattle, Shoreline, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Yakima...
Zip Codes: 98022, 98061, 98213, 98261, 98335, 98365, 98409, 98536, 98565, 98595, 98620, 98647, 98807, 98851, 98948...

Artists heading to Washington have reason to be excited. The career outlook for nearly every sector in the art industry has extremely favorable projections through 2012. Multimedia artists/animators are forecasted to see 32.9% growth, while art directors are slated for 30.7% increases. Interior designers are expected to see 20% gains, while floral designers should grow by 10.8%.

Washington's amazing wealth of cultural resources includes a number of museums dedicated to the rich art and history of northwest Native Americans, Asians, Africans, and Europeans. Washington also boasts a plethora of organizations committed to the encouragement and preservation of art throughout the state.

National Programs: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes

Bachelor's | Associate's | Certificate | Diploma

The Art Institutes offers associate, bachelor and certificate programs that specialize in the creative arts and design. With over 40 locations in major cities throughout North America, you’ll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest!

Select a Campus: Arlington, VA | Atlanta, GA | Austin, TX | Boston, MA | Charleston, NC | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | Dallas, TX | Decatur, GA | Denver, CO | Detroit, MI | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Fort Worth, TX | Houston, TX | Indianapolis, IN | Jacksonville, FL | Kansas City, KS | Las Vegas, NV | Los Angeles, CA | Miami, FL | Milwaukee, WI | Minneapolis, MN | New York, NY | Nashville, TN | Orange County, CA | Philadelphia, PA | Phoenix, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA | Portland, OR | Raleigh, NC | Salt Lake City | San Bernadino, CA | San Diego | San Francisco, CA | Schaumburg, IL | Seattle, WA | Sunnyvale, CA | Tampa, FL | Tucson, AZ | Vancouver, BC | Virginia Beach | York, PA

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About: The International Academy of Design and Technology ranks among the foremost private educational establishments in North America. It offers practical programs, taught by working professionals that can provide you with the skills you need for career advancement. Classrooms and studios are equipped with industry-current technology so that you can learn to apply your new skills to real-world situations. Personal attention is Academy policy, and course content is updated regularly to reflect industry trends. Request Information



About: Since 1969, ITT Technical Institutes have provided career-oriented degree programs to more than 33,000 students in 29 states. Boasting more than 75 locations, ITT Technical Institutes offer associate and bachelor degrees in top-notch technology fields such as computer engineering, computer drafting, network systems, web development, multimedia, software, and security. ITT Technical Institutes also offer online bachelor degree programs as well as an online MBA program. While rooted in technical instruction, programs also develop students¿ skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. Flexible class scheduling and year round classes provide convenient options for students, while a considerable amount of lab time give students hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment to complement traditional learning. Extensive career services help students prepare for great jobs long before graduation. Request Information



About: Since 1969, ITT Technical Institutes have provided career-oriented degree programs to more than 33,000 students in 29 states. Boasting more than 75 locations, ITT Technical Institutes offer associate and bachelor degrees in top-notch technology fields such as computer engineering, computer drafting, network systems, web development, multimedia, software, and security. ITT Technical Institutes also offer online bachelor degree programs as well as an online MBA program. While rooted in technical instruction, programs also develop students¿ skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. Flexible class scheduling and year round classes provide convenient options for students, while a considerable amount of lab time give students hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment to complement traditional learning. Extensive career services help students prepare for great jobs long before graduation. Request Information



About: Since 1969, ITT Technical Institutes have provided career-oriented degree programs to more than 33,000 students in 29 states. Boasting more than 75 locations, ITT Technical Institutes offer associate and bachelor degrees in top-notch technology fields such as computer engineering, computer drafting, network systems, web development, multimedia, software, and security. ITT Technical Institutes also offer online bachelor degree programs as well as an online MBA program. While rooted in technical instruction, programs also develop students¿ skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. Flexible class scheduling and year round classes provide convenient options for students, while a considerable amount of lab time give students hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment to complement traditional learning. Extensive career services help students prepare for great jobs long before graduation. Request Information



About: The world we live in is driven by design. Having the communication and critical thinking skills necessary to effectively shape the world we live in is absolutely critical.
At The Art Institute of Seattle, you can explore the path to becoming a creative professional with programs that provide an outlet for your ideas. You can learn to refine your talent and gain an education that's rooted in the real world.
Here, you can earn a bachelor's or associate's degree while developing your creative talent and learning essential career skills. Request Information



Art For Kids School

Sultan, WA US



Artwerks By Nancy Fulton, Art Classes

Seattle, WA US



Budding Artist Art Studio

Vancouver, WA US



Color Wheel Studio

Seattle, WA US



About: Cornish College of the Arts is one of only three private, nonprofit performing and visual arts colleges in the nation. Cornish offers a distinctive blend of visual and performing arts grounded in a core curriculum of humanities and sciences. Cornish's mission is to provide students aspiring to become practicing 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. We strive to accomplish this mission by offering baccalaureate studies in the arts and by being a focal-point in the community for public presentation, and discussion of the arts. We are a small college with 700 students in Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Music (BM) programs and are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Request Information



Creative Artistic Expressions, Art Classes

Renton, WA US



Gage Academy of Art

Seattle, WA US

About: The Seattle Academy of Fine Art is a traditional studio school in the Northwest that provides fine art training in drawing, painting and sculpture to children, teens and adults. Offers classes and workshops throughout the year. Unlike a college program, our only prerequisite is the student's desire to learn. Request Information



Gene Nastri School Of Fine Art

Mukilteo, WA US



About: Henry Cogswell College is a small private college located in Everett, Washington. In our Digital Arts program you can study computer animation, digital filmmaking, graphic design or interactive media. More than just great preparation for the entertainment industry, graduates are well prepared to build careers in medical, legal, business, and scientific fields if they choose. Request Information