Cornish College of the Arts, Art college in Seattle, United States
Cornish College of the Arts is a private art school in Seattle with locations in downtown and Capitol Hill that offers training in music, dance, theater, and visual arts. Students receive hands-on instruction from experienced faculty in small groups across specialized departments for performance, design, and visual communications.
Nellie Cornish founded the institution in 1914 as the Cornish School of Music and gradually expanded it into a comprehensive arts school. The addition of dance, theater, and visual arts programs made it a leading arts institution in the region.
The college operates the Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, where students regularly perform in front of audiences throughout the year. This venue has become an established gathering place for the city's arts community.
The college offers courses in small groups with an average of six students per instructor, allowing for personal attention. Visitors can learn about open events, student performances, and exhibitions happening at the various locations.
Kerry Hall, the original 1921 building designed in Spanish Colonial Revival style, still houses music instruction and appears on the National Register of Historic Places. The building demonstrates the early history of the school while remaining active in daily teaching.
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